LANHAM, Md., Feb. 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vocus, Inc., (Nasdaq:VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, announced today that President and CEO, Rick Rudman will speak at the 2nd Annual RBC Capital Markets On-Demand Investor Dinner, February 28, 2006 in New York City. Mr. Rudman will participate in a panel discussion with a select group of successful on-demand software executives. RBC Capital Markets is an international corporate and investment bank, offering customized products and services to institutions, corporations, governments and high net worth clients around the world.
Dedicated to the belief that the on-demand business model offers an easier, quicker way to deploy software, RBC will bring together the leading innovators in on-demand technology for a panel discussion focusing on the future of on-demand software.
"The on-demand business model has proven to be a revolutionary way to help organizations reduce the burden of buying, managing and maintaining their software," said Rudman. "Vocus is proud to be part of that revolution, and I am honored to join this esteemed group of software innovators and RBC investors in sharing our successes and vision for the on-demand world."
Vocus provides the only totally integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.
About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus (Nasdaq:VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes manage local and global relationships and communications with journalists, analysts, public officials and other key audiences. Our software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Our software is currently available in four languages, and is in use by customers around the world. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America and Europe. For more information please visit www.vocus.com or call 800.345.5572.
About RBC Capital Markets
RBC Capital Markets is the corporate and investment banking arm of RBC Financial Group, the global brand name of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE:RY), (TSX:RY). The firm is Canada's leading underwriter of debt and equity securities and ranks among the top 10 M&A advisors in North America. It offers institutional clients a global reach in selected products and industry sectors with a strong focus on U.S. mid-market companies. Royal Bank of Canada is Canada's largest bank as measured by market capitalization and total assets. RBC is a leading diversified financial services company in North America with over 60,000 employees and 12 million clients through offices in some 30 countries worldwide. For additional information, please visit: www.rbccm.com
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