NORFOLK, Va., June 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beliefnet, the comprehensive multi-faith online resource for inspiration and spirituality, has hired Sam Bhatt as Vice President of Sales and Development. Bhatt will be responsible for overseeing Beliefnet’s digital media business development and sales strategies.

Bhatt has successfully managed online media for digital companies including New Iron Media, the Jordan Group, and the Salem Web Network. He specializes in online media strategies and tactics, along with best-practice approaches for growing and mobilizing display, email lists and social media vehicles.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the wonderful and successful team at Beliefnet,” Bhatt said. “Working in the digital media and religious fields, I’ve gotten a chance to appreciate Beliefnet’s commitment to fostering an online spiritual community.”

“Sam’s previous experiences in ministry, digital media and cultivating relationships provide an exciting combination that will prove a major asset as we continue to grow as a site and spiritual community,” President and CEO Steve Halliday said.

Bhatt is also an international public speaker, senior pastor at his church in Colorado Springs, Colo., and budding author. He received his bachelor’s degree in Theology from Emmaus Bible College and earned a MBA from University of Dubuque.

About Beliefnet

Beliefnet, a property of BN Media, LLC and a recipient of the National Magazine Award for General Excellence Online, is the most comprehensive multi-faith online resource for inspiration and spirituality, and helps people improve their lives, solve problems and find comfort, hope and strength. Its mission is to help people find and walk a spiritual path that instills comfort, hope, strength and happiness for people who are exploring their own faith or curious about others. Whether spirituality, health and wellness or wholesome family entertainment, Beliefnet has something for everyone.

About BN Media

Through its three operating companies — Beliefnet, Affinity4 and Cross Bridge — BN Media is the definitive online resource for information related to inspiration and spirituality. BN Media provides award-winning inspirational editorial and video content through mainstream and faith-based channels. The company’s mission is to inspire positive thought and action.

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