LANHAM, Md., Feb. 28, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:VOCS), a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, announced today that the Society of Professional Journalists, Inc. (SPJ) has selected Vocus public relations software to help manage and automate its public relations efforts. Founded in 1909, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.
According to Terry Harper, Executive Director, SPJ, he sought a completely integrated solution that would allow him to manage all his PR efforts in one central location. Unlike media list products, Vocus software offers complete integration of all communications functions. In addition, the Vocus solution allows Harper to fully manage interactions with the many journalists that make up SPJ's membership base.
"Vocus is an incredibly dynamic solution," says Harper. "The end-to-end functionality of Vocus not only allows us to manage all our PR efforts in one software suite, it also enables us to track the results of our campaigns -- providing us with valuable insight into our PR efforts."
Vocus provides an 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.
"Public relations professionals require software that goes beyond simple list management," said Rick Rudman, President and CEO of Vocus, Inc. "Vocus provides an integrated, all-digital solution that provides PR teams with the functionality to completely manage all facets of communications in one software suite that is easy-to-use and affordable."
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 five 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.
The Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. SPJ is dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, and based in Indianapolis, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed public, works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists, and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.
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