SmartMark Communications Honored in 2009 International Business AwardsSM

Company Nominated in Category of Best Public Relations Firm

2009-07-20

PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 20, 2009 - SmartMark Communications, LLC, a global leader in providing strategic communications, integrated marketing and New Media services, announced today that they are a finalist in The 2009 International Business AwardsSM in the category “Public Relations Agency of the Year in North America.”

Honorees were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 30 countries.

“Despite the harsh economic climate, entries to the IBAs actually grew a bit this year, and that illustrates the increasing importance of The International Business Awards worldwide,” said Michael Gallagher, president of The Stevie Awards. “We congratulate all of the honorees, and we look forward to recognizing them for their achievements at our gala awards dinner in New York on September 14.”

“We are thrilled to receive this award, because it represents SmartMark’s accomplishments in the international business arena,” said Juliet Shavit, President and CEO of SmartMark Communications. “In today’s challenging economic climate, it is important for companies to choose strategic communications partners that have the breadth to operate globally. In the past that has meant working with multiple agencies, but today companies need to be smart about their spending, and work with a trusted partner who can manage the international network for them. This gives companies confidence that there is consistency and control over messaging.”

SmartMark helps companies maximize their dollars spent on strategic communications services by coupling world-class public relations with integrated marketing and eMedia services.

For more information about SmartMark Communications visit www.smartmarkintl.com

About SmartMark Communications

For nearly a decade, SmartMark Communications, LLC has provided companies, magazines and industry associations with strategic communications solutions. SmartMark provides public relations, integrated marketing and New Media solutions that help clients maximize marketing communications dollars and programs to improve visibility and drive business development. For more information, visit www.smartmarkintl.com or call 215-504-4272.