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Mall Networks Wins WebAward for Shopping Standard of
Excellence for Upromise
Web Marketing Association honors leading provider of merchant-funded loyalty
shopping solutions
Lexington, MA, January 21, 2009 - Mall Networks, the leading provider in merchant-funded loyalty shopping solutions, today announced it received a 2008 Shopping Standard of Excellence WebAward for Outstanding Achievement for its efforts to power enhanced search, personalization, and comparison shopping on Upromise's industry-leading online shopping mall. Upromise® is the largest private source of college funding contributions in America. More than 2,400 sites from 45 countries were adjudicated in 96 industry categories during this year's competition. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation, and use of technology.
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and development of the Web's best sites. Now in its 12th year, the WebAwards are the premier annual Website award competition that names the best Websites in 96 industries. A complete list of the 2008 winners can be seen at http://www.webaward.org/winners.asp.
"Upromise is a pioneer in helping families save money for education by shopping," said Marc Caltabiano, VP of Marketing at Mall Networks. "It is a tremendous proof-point when one of the largest coalition loyalty programs in the world - featuring one of the most innovative e-commerce sites in the industry - turns to Mall Networks to enhance its online rewards site. We are thrilled to be recognized by the Web Marketing Association for our work in improving the online shopping experience at Upromise.com."
At Upromise.com, the company's 9.5 million members can easily find and compare products, services, merchants, and money-saving offers, and earn rewards that help fund college savings or pay down eligible student loans. From a single search, members can quickly see relevant offers from top merchants; select the best product by choosing their preferred price range, store, or product attribute; navigate to a product category and see some of the best deals on the Web for those products; and compare prices and savings rates across merchants, products, and offers.
About the Web Marketing Association
The Web Marketing Association is working to create a high standard of excellence for Website development and marketing on the Internet. Staffed by volunteers, it is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, PR and design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of Website development and marketing on the Internet. Since 1997, the Web Marketing Association's annual WebAward Competition has been helping interactive professionals promote themselves, their companies, and their best work to the outside world. Now in its eleventh year, the WebAward Competition has become the premier award event for Web developers and marketers worldwide.
About Mall Networks
Mall Networks is the leading provider of merchant-funded loyalty shopping solutions that increase revenue, strengthen customer loyalty, and improve member engagement for a range of industries including financial services, card issuers, airline and hospitality, affinity organizations and loyalty programs. Featuring an integrated network of more than 700 world-class online and bricks-and-mortar merchants, Mall Networks's multi-channel shopping solutions and flexible, on-demand platform power personalized online and in-store shopping programs for more than 100 million members. Industry leaders including JPMorgan Chase, Best Buy, Delta, Upromise, Condé Nast, Shop.org, and Virgin rely on Mall Networks to build loyal, profitable customer relationships. Mall Networks is headquartered in Lexington, Mass. For more information, visit www.carteracommerce.com.
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Mall Networks Contact:
Jessica Hoffman
JHS Partners
Phone: 925.296.6161
Email: jhs@cartera.com
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