LANHAM, Md., Jan. 13, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Vocus, Inc., (Nasdaq:VOCS) a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, announced today that its fifth annual Worldwide Users' Conference will take place May 23-25, 2006 at The Fairmont Hotel in Washington, D.C. Vocus public relations and government relations customers from around the globe, as well as analysts and members of the press, are expected to attend the conference.
The 2006 Vocus Worldwide Users' Conference will feature an exciting mix of case studies, best practices workshops, and hands-on training sessions led by industry leaders and Vocus experts. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to exchange ideas and network with their peers as well as with Vocus executives and staff. Attendees will also take advantage of the Vocus Product Lab where users will meet with Vocus experts to experience new products and learn new tips and techniques for using Vocus software.
Presenting companies at past Vocus Worldwide Users' Conferences include: American Healthways, Kaiser Permanente, Colgate University, Goodwill Industries International, Hallmark, Lockheed Martin, National Crime Prevention Council, National Association of Realtors, Southwest Airlines, and many others.
"The Vocus Worldwide Users' Conference sets the standard as the largest users' conference in the public relations and government relations industry," said Rick Rudman, President and CEO of Vocus, Inc. "It brings together our customers, employees, and industry leaders for a truly unique opportunity to exchange information, ideas, and stories."
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.
For more information about the Vocus Worldwide Users' Conference, or to register online, please visit www.vocus.com/uc2006.
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.
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