Press Releases
November 05, 2008
BarterQuest Selects Gutenberg Communications as Agency of Record
Global Communications Firm to Provide Brand Consulting and Media Relations Support for BarterQuest
NEW YORK, NY– November 05, 2008– Gutenberg Communications, a global, strategic communications firm offering public and investor relations services, today announced it was selected as the public relations agency of record to represent BarterQuest, a consumer trading platform that supports the cashless exchange of goods,
services and the use of real estate. BarterQuest is owned and operated by JPM Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Gutenberg Communications will help raise global awareness of BarterQuest as a virtual marketplace that will enable millions of individuals to trade goods and services. By drawing on international brand consulting and media relations experience, Gutenberg will support BarterQuest through its current beta phase, official launch and expansion into the multi-billion dollar market for barter.
“Most current activity in the electronic barter market occurs between businesses. The consumer market has remained largely untapped. We want consumers around the world to understand the benefits of trading as a way to save money and be environmentally responsible and, as the electronic market for consumer barter grows, to recognize BarterQuest as the premier trading platform,” said Michael Satz, Chairman and CEO of BarterQuest. “With a global communications model and strong experience with entrepreneurial companies, we feel Gutenberg Communications shares our vision and will place BarterQuest in front of the right audiences. We look forward to working with Gutenberg to successfully build our brand.”
“BarterQuest has made consumer trading a real alternative to paying cash through its unique technology that allows users to easily find trading partners,” said Harjiv Singh, Co-founder and CEO, International of Gutenberg Communications. “We are pleased to support BarterQuest's journey as it becomes the leader in online barter through our international network, creative public relations approach and commitment to exceptional client satisfaction.”
About BarterQuest
BarterQuest is a consumer trading platform that combines a user friendly Web design with proprietary, patent pending technology that instantly matches the haves and wants of users for two party and multi-party trades. BarterQuest supports the cashless exchange of all types of goods, services, and the use of real estate. BarterQuest is headquartered in New York, NY and is owned and operated by JPM Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation. For more information visit www.BarterQuest.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, this news release may contain forward looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
Contact:
Bianca Han, Executive Vice President
JPM Global, Inc.
231 West 29th Street
Suite 906
New York, NY 10001
212-279-0070
bhan@barterquest.com
Media
Gutenberg Communications
Stephen Stewart
646-775-6310
stephen@gutenbergpr.com
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