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SmartMark CEO, Juliet Shavit, Graces Cover of European Communications Spring 2012 Issue

‘Smart Grid Queen’ Interview Focuses on Increased Opportunities for Collaboration Between Communications and Utilities Industries

Philadelphia, PA – SmartMark Communications, LLC announced that the company’s President and CEO, Juliet Shavit, graces the cover of European Communications Spring 2012 issue. The cover, which calls Shavit “Smart Grid Queen,” shows Shavit standing in front of an electric tower. Shavit is the founder of SmartEnergy IP™, a research division within SmartMark Communications, dedicated to smart grid customer education.

“Juliet Shavit has been groundbreaking in her work on smart grid customer education and is passionate about the collaboration between the communications and utilities industries,” said Justyn Gidley, Publisher of European Communications. “It is an exciting topic and we are pleased to feature her on the cover.”

The interview with Shavit entitled, “Smart Grid Opens Floodgates of Opportunities for Communications Sector” focuses on opportunities for collaboration between the two industries.

“It is important to understand that communications technology is helping transform the energy and utilities industry. Smart Grid is the infrastructure upgrade and automation of legacy transmission and distribution systems and can benefit greatly from solutions that have been developed to help transform the communications sector,” said Shavit.

SmartEnergy IP™ is producing the GridComms event in October 2012 focused on smart grid communications infrastructure. For more information about SmartEnergy IP™ or GridComms visit www.smartenergy-ip.com

About SmartEnergy IP™
SmartEnergy IP™ practice is a research and consulting organization within SmartMark Communications, LLC that is dedicated to helping utilities communicate the benefits of Smart Grid to customers. As utilities roll out Smart Grid initiatives – from smart meters to dynamic pricing programs – there are ways to ensure that customers are best prepared to make smart energy choices and positively support these rollouts. SmartMark Communications has over a decade of experience in the energy and utilities customer care domain, helping utilities and suppliers market effectively to customers. For more information, visit www.smartenergy-ip.com. About European Communications
European Communications serves senior managers of communications service providers and their suppliers with news, interviews and insightful features in print, online and across social media. Comprising a quarterly magazine, a website (www.eurocomms.com) and a dedicated Twitter feed (@eurocomms), European Communications covers the latest developments in four key areas: operator strategy, back office, networks and content and services.

Media Contact: Lindsay Ambrose SmartMark Communications, LLC 215-504-4272 LAmbrose@smartmarkusa.com

SmartMark Communications CEO to Bring Deep Insight and Experience to Smart Grid Panel at TM Forum’s Management World Americas Conference

Juliet Shavit to Discuss Opportunities for Collaboration and Opportunity Between the Utilities and Communications Industries

TM Forum’s Management World Americas
ORLANDO, Fla.–SmartMark Communications, LLC, a leading provider of strategic communications services, announced today that the President and CEO of the company, Juliet Shavit, will join an interactive panel on smart grid at TM Forum’s Management World Americas conference in Orlando, Florida on November 8th, 2011 at 4:15 pm. The panel entitled, “Making Smart Grid a Reality”, will explore the opportunities for communications service and solutions providers in the development of Smart Grid.

“Improved communications can pave the way for growth and opportunity for both the telecom and utility industries during the Smart Grid transformation,” said Shavit. “Through this important dialogue and collaboration, these industries will be positioned to benefit from the tremendous opportunity that exists in the roll out, management and security of a smart grid.”

For over a decade, Juliet has been a trusted advisor within the telecom and energy industries and currently provides strategic counsel to a number of companies on smart grid customer engagement strategies. She is also the founder of SmartEnergy IP, SmartMark Communications’ research practice dedicated to smart grid customer education.

To learn more about SmartMark Communications and their work in the utilities and telecommunications industry, visit www.smartmarkusa.com or www.smartenergy-ip.com.

About SmartMark Communications
For more a decade, SmartMark Communications, LLC has provided companies, magazines and industry associations with strategic communications solutions. SmartMark provides public relations, integrated marketing and New Media solutions that help clients maximize marketing communications dollars and programs to improve visibility and drive business development. For more information, visit www.smartmarkusa.com.

About Smart Energy IP
SmartMark Communications’ SmartEnergy IPTM practice is a research and consulting organization within SmartMark Communications that is dedicated to helping utilities communicate the benefits of Smart Grid to customers. As utilities roll out Smart Grid initiatives – from smart meters to dynamic pricing programs—there are ways to ensure that customers are best prepared to make smart energy choices and positively support these rollouts. SmartMark Communications has over a decade of experience in the energy and utilities customer care domain, helping utilities and suppliers market effectively to customers. From creating a customer care strategy to executing that strategy, SmartMark offers an array of services to meet utility needs. For more information, please visit www.smartenergy-ip.com.
Media Contact: SmartMark Communications, LLC Lindsay Ambrose, 215-504-4272 lambrose@smartmarkusa.com

SmartMark Communications wins ‘Best Public Relations Agency of the Year’ in the 2010 International Business Awards

Company Given Industry’s Highest Honor for Outstanding Work in Media and Industry Relations

PHILADELPHIA, PA – July 13, 2010 – SmartMark Communications, LLC, a global leader in providing strategic communications, integrated marketing and New Media services, announced today that they have won the award for ‘Public Relations Agency of the Year’ from the International Business Awards. The award was presented for outstanding media and industry relations work and innovation in the international business community.

“This is an exciting milestone for our company, and we are pleased to celebrate it on our 10th anniversary of delivering public relations and strategic communications support to the international business and technology communities,” said Juliet Shavit, President and CEO of SmartMark Communications.

“This award would not be possible without the incredible talent and dedication of our staff, as well as the unconditional support we receive from our clients who provide trust in us every day and allow us to bring to market their news and thought leadership. It is they who make the true difference, by effectively moving their industries forward through creativity, new technologies, and meaningful business solutions,” added Shavit.

Recipients of International Stevie Award trophies were selected from more than 1,700 entries received from organizations and individuals in more than 40 countries.

About SmartMark Communications
For nearly a decade, SmartMark Communications, LLC has provided companies, magazines and industry associations with strategic communications solutions. SmartMark provides public relations, integrated marketing and New Media solutions that help clients maximize marketing communications dollars and programs to improve visibility and drive business development. For more information, visit www.smartmarkintl.com or call 215-504-4272.

About The Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring companies of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.