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Message Systems never stops working to develop better message management technology and integrate more best-in-class solutions. We are actively involved in the industry, continually collaborating with other top companies and thought leaders to create new innovations, exchange ideas, and transform the world of digital messaging. Select a section to learn more about our recent news, our valuable industry affiliations, and where we’ll be in the coming months.
Message Systems in the news.
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News Blaze, June 28, 2010*
Message Systems announced today that it has been selected by Alterian, the leader in customer engagement technology and solutions, to implement Momentum.
Alterian Selects Message Systems for Next-Generation Message Management Capabilities
VentureBeat Profiles, June 28, 2010*
To meet their clients' evolving needs for scalability, real-time reporting and analytics, Alterian required an upgraded system that would enable future product and service development and drive new revenue opportunities.
Alterian Selects Message Systems for Next-Generation Message Management Capabilities
BreitBart, June 28, 2010*
With Momentum, we have a smarter, more intuitive platform that provides marketers with the intelligence to elevate their multi-channel marketing programs to the next level.
Alterian Selects Message Systems for Next-Generation Message Management Capabilities
USA Today, June 16, 2010*
Marketbright, an on-demand marketing automation solution which enables self-service campaign execution, automated lead scoring and nurturing, and close-loop marketing analytics, has deployed Momentum.
Marketbright Deploys Message Systems' High-Performance Messaging Platform to Enhance Business Management
News Blaze, June 16, 2010*
We required a messaging solution that would not only keep pace with our growth, but also proactively manage our deliverability and reputation.
Marketbright Deploys Message Systems' High-Performance Messaging Platform to Enhance Business Management
TMC NET, June 16, 2010*
Momentum was the only solution that offered the scalability, reliability and the adaptive delivery necessary to achieve our business objectives, giving Marketbright a distinct competitive advantage.
Marketbright Deploys Message Systems' High-Performance Messaging Platform to Enhance Business Management
eM+C, May 14, 2010*
Tactics email marketers can use to build and maintain a trust relationship with consumers.
3 Ways to Earn Trust With Each Customer Interaction
Messaging News, May 13, 2010*
It’s time for marketers to ‘look under the hood’ at the messaging infrastructure within their companies and lead initiatives to adopt next generation platforms that will ensure their future success.
Is Yesterday’s Messaging Solution Today’s Problem?
TD Ameritrade, May 11, 2010
Edge of Network/Next Gen is a multi-tiered system that provides protection at both the network and application levels.
Message Systems Unveils Edge of Network/Next Gen
Benzinga, May 11, 2010
Edge of Network/Next Gen permits the dynamic application of real-time intelligence sharing for greater effectiveness, responsiveness and operational efficiency.
Message Systems Unveils Edge of Network/Next Gen
Forbes.com, May 11, 2010
Edge of Network/Next Gen is the next generation of threat protection for service providers.
Message Systems Unveils Edge of Network/Next Gen
Consumer Electronics Net, May 11, 2010
Message Systems, the premier provider of holistic, fast and flexible message management solutions, announced today Edge of Network/Next Gen, the first solution under the Service Provider Next Gen Initiative with Symantec.
Message Systems Unveils Edge of Network/Next Gen
allvoices.com, May 11, 2010
Next Generation Threat Protection Solution Combines Symantec’s Products and Message Systems’ Platform for Optimal Message Control and Management.
Message Systems Unveils Edge of Network/Next Gen
The Washington Post, May 10, 2010
Message Systems joins The Northern Virginia Technology Council for another installment of its Meet the Capital Players program.
What to watch: Key events this week (May 10-14)
BtoB Online, April 12, 2010
Dave Lewis, CMO, discusses the strategy behind the Message Systems branding initiative.
Brand Initiative Calls Up Rearchitected Site at Message Systems
Philadelphia Business Journal, March 30, 2010
NewSpring Capital said Tuesday its NewSpring Ventures fund has made an investment of an undisclosed size in Message Systems Inc.
NewSpring Invests in Message Systems
Maryland Daily Record, March 21, 2010
Message Systems has landed a multimillion-dollar round of venture
capital funding.
Columbia Messaging Company Lands Venture Capital Funding
TechJournalSouth, March 17, 2010
Message Systems has closed a “significant round of investment” with NewSpring Ventures.
NewSpring Ventures Delivers Investment to Message Systems
1 to 1 Media, February 22, 2010
Message Systems CMO and "Expert Opinion" column contributor Dave Lewis explains the six must-haves for an effective, adaptive email management system.
Putting the Ability Back in Deliverability
eM+C, February 18, 2010
In this edition of eM+C, contributing writer and
Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis explains the “what, how and why” rules of data capture.
4 Email Data Capture Best Practices
Email Marketing Reports, November 10, 2009
In this article by Mark Brownlow on the future of deliverability, Message Systems is mentioned in a quote by Jeremy Saibil, Director of Deliverability at Campaigner, alongside some of its competitors as a “large filtering company” that provides email security for a number of B2B mailboxes. Future of Deliverability: Sender Reputaton and B2B Email Marketing
Earthtimes, October 29, 2009
This release announces the appointment of Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis, to the Board of Directors for The Online Trust Alliance. OTA Appoints Visionaries in Privacy, Security and eCommerce to Board
DMNews, October 26, 2009*
In this year’s Email Marketing Guide, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis explores how email marketers can optimize deliverability with the promise of “Adaptive Delivery”. Essential Guide to Email
ClickZNews, October 26, 2009*
In this Q&A, writer Jeanniey Mullen asks Messages Systems CMO, Dave Lewis, to offer insight on the future of e-mail marketing. The Future of E-Mail
DMNews, September 16, 2009*
In this article, Dianna Dilworth discusses why nonprofit organization, Causes, has selected Message Systems to power its e-mail deliverability across all of its sending platforms, including Facebook. Causes Selects Message Systems for Email Delivery
MarketWatch, September 14, 2009
This release, announcing that the Online Trust Alliance (OTA) and eco the German Internet Business Association released joint research on German efforts to protect consumer's data and privacy at the 7th Annual German Anti-Spam Summit, mentions Message Systems as a member of the Board and Steering Committee. German Banks Lead Worldwide Efforts in Protecting Online Users
BtoB Magazine, September 10, 2009*
In this article, contributing writer and CMO of Message Systems, Dave Lewis offers and in depth look at how e-mail marketers can improve ROI in their e-mail campaigns. How can e-mail marketers improve ROI in their e-mail campaigns?
Mobile Marketer, August 26, 2009*
An updated look at the evolving mobile landscape by Message Systems' CMO Dave Lewis and David Harvey, Vice President of Business Development. Migration to new messaging formats affects mobile marketers
MobileMarketer, August 20,2009*
In this article by Dan Butcher, Message Systems CMO Dave Lewis is interviewed along with several other industry experts on why email marketers must optimize email for cross-platform performance. Email Marketers Must Mobile-Optimize Their Messages
DM News, August 19, 2009
Message Systems is mentioned in an article by Dianna Dilworth discussing Knotice being selected to power the e-mail marketing communications of American Sale. American Sale Partners with Knotice
1to1 Magazine, August 7, 2009*
In this article, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis offers insight into the future of digital messaging. The Future of Digital Messaging
Messaging News, July 30, 2009*
In this article, contributing writer Message Systems President & CEO, George Schlossnagle offers an in depth look at the evolution of digital communications used by consumers. Evolution of Message Management
XCHANGE Blog, July 29, 2009*
In this XCHANGE blog post, Catherine Foster, Director of Product Marketing for Message Systems, discusses the true costs of email outages. The True Cost of Outages
DMNews, July 14, 2009*
In this article, Dianna Dilworth explores why Delivra, a leading email marketing service provider, selected Message Systems to enhance its message management capabilities.Inbox Insider: Delivra, Message Systems Partnership
Genius.com Blog, June 22, 2009*
In this blog entry, Franck Martin of Genius.com discusses how the Message Systems solution fits their needs.
TMCnet, June 10, 2009*
In this article, Anil Sharma discusses why Comendo, an IT security service provider in the Nordic region, selected Message Systems to manage and secure its email and messaging service offerings.
Comendo Selects Message Systems to Manage Service Offerings
DMNews, June 5, 2009*
In this article, Dianna Dilworth explores why SchoolMessenger, a digital message delivery platform for schools, selected Message Systems' for their e-mail delivery services.
School Messenger partners with Message Systems for email delivery
MarketingProfs.com, June 2, 2009
In this article by Ruth P. Stevens, Dave Lewis, CMO of Message Systems, is quoted for his perspective on the best approach to permission policies for marketer’s email communications.
Managing Email Addresses in B2B: How to Increase Email Coverage of Your Customer Base
BtoB Magazine, May 21, 2009
In this article, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis offers e-mail marketers insight on how to improve ROI in their e-mail campaigns.
How can e-mail marketers improve ROI in their e-mail campaigns?
B2B Marketing for Faster Sales Blog, May 14, 2009
Message Systems is mentioned in a blog post by Parker Trewin discussing Genius.com recently becoming a member of MAAWG.
The third pillar of email deliverability
ClickZ News - May 6, 2009
This news brief by Enid Burns highlights the recent partnership between Message Systems and Adknowledge that allows ad insertion into Webmail interfaces.
Execs & Accounts: Bizo, GSI Commerce, Sapient - ClickZ
ChannelWeb - May 4, 2009
Message Systems CEO, George Schlossnagle is quoted in an article by Stefanie Hoffman for his perspective on how phishing attacks are exploiting the swine flu scare.
Phishing Attacks Exploit Swine Flu Scare
iMedia Connection - April 17, 2009 *
In this article, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis gives marketers an in depth look at how to avoid email fatigue.
DM News - April 8, 2009 *
This article by Dianna Dilworth focuses on the Message Systems 3.0 release, which is designed to “help to make it easier for marketers to deliver their messages.”
Message Systems upgrades platform to help marketers get delivered
BtoB - April 6, 2009
Message Systems cited in this article by Kate Maddox as a new client of Traction, winner of the interactive category in this year's Top Agencies Special Report.
Top interactive agencies benefit from shift online
ClickZ News - March 1, 2009
This news brief by Enid Burns explores why Genius.com selected the Message Systems platform to bolster its position in demand-generation solutions.
Execs & Accounts: Bizo, GSI Commerce, Sapient
DM News - February 26, 2009 *
In this article, Dianna Dilworth discusses Genius.com selecting Message Systems to meet increases in deliverability product demand from customers.
Genius.com partners with Message Systems
CNET News - February 17, 2009 *
This article by Don Reisinger focuses on the launch of the Message Systems partnership with Image Analyzer, the “first message management service to combat the transmission of illegal and inappropriate images sent via email and wireless messaging."
Webware Radar: Message Systems launches illegal image analyzer
DM News - February 10, 2009 *
Dianna Dilworth explores why VerticalResponse selected Message Systems' message management platform to power its email deliverability. Message Systems Barry Abel is quoted on the value of ROI for small companies.
VerticalResponse partners with Message Systems for deliverability and compliance
eMarketing + Commerce - February 13, 2009 *
In this article, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis offers insight as to the importance of four best practices when using email subscriptions for data capture.
4 Best Practices When Using E-mail Subscriptions for Data Capture
BtoB Magazine - February 12, 2009 *
In this article, contributing writer and Message Systems CMO, Dave Lewis takes an in depth look at how marketers can best use e-mail marketing to build brand loyalty.
Question: How can marketers best use e-mail marketing to build brand loyalty?
ClickZ News - February 9, 2009
In this news brief, Enid Burns talks about why VerticalResponse selected Message Systems to manage their email deliverability.
Execs & Accounts: Big Fuel, Pandora, Cadient
TMCnet - January 16, 2009
This article by David Sims cites selection of Message Systems by Infusionsoft for message management.
Infusionsoft Guarantees Doubled Sales for New Small Business Clients
B2B - January 2, 2009
Message Systems CMO Dave Lewis provides insights on opt-in policies for B-to-B marketing e-mail.
4 Best Practices When Using E-mail Subscriptions for Data Capture
Destination CRM - January 1, 2009 *
Message Systems VP of Field Operations Barry Abel perspective on the role authentication is playing in the industry in an article by Jessica Tsai.
DIRECT - January 1, 2009
In article by Ruth Stevens, Message Systems CMO Dave Lewis provides his perspective on business marketers’ decision to apply opt-in policies to e-mail.
E-mail, Anyone? | Business marketers can get their messages out to more customers
TMCnet - December 3, 2008
David Sims writes about why Message Systems was selected by Infusionsoft for its message management needs.
Infusionsoft Picks Message Systems' Software for SaaS Application
InternetRetailer.com - December 2, 2008
This article discusses why e-retailers are seeking more data from their customers at e-mail sign-up, according to a recent Retail Email Subscription Benchmark Study sponsored by Message Systems.
E-retailers seek more data at e-mail sign-up
Email Experience Council Blog - November 19, 2008 *
This blog post explores an emerging trend toward richer subscription processes and quotes Message Systems CMO Dave Lewis for his perspective on the value of brand loyalty.
2008 Retail Email Subscription Benchmark Study: Executive Summary
Messaging News - October 2008
In this article, Stephanie Jordan examines the evolving technology behaviors and preferences of customers. Message Systems CMO Dave Lewis talks about what marketers can do to keep up.
Targeting the Technology-Wise Customer
Upcoming industry events
HostingCon 2010/July 19-21/Austin, Texas
This is the largest gathering of hosted services professionals in the world and is the premier conference and trade show for the hosted services industry. The best and brightest from the industry will be in attendance to learn about the latest news, ideas and technology affecting their businesses. Whether you are showcasing your new services, or you are simply checking the pulse of the industry, this is your opportunity to meet and network with your business partners, in a fun and educational atmosphere.
ECO/September 15-16/Wiesbaden, Germany
8th German Anti-spam Summit
Online Trust & Cybersecurity Forum/September 21-22/
Washington, DC
Celebrating it's 5th anniversary, the 2010 Online Trust & Cybersecurity Forum at Georgetown University will highlight best practices to establish and build consumer trust in your brand and help protect your online reputation from abuse and exploits.
MAAWG/October 4-6/Washington, DC
The Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group is a global organization focusing on preserving electronic messaging from online exploits and abuse with the goal of enhancing user trust and confidence, while ensuring the deliverability of legitimate messages. Milestones and innovations are shared at a series of member meetings throughout the year. Event Sponsor.
DMA 2010/October 9-14/San Francisco, CA
DMA2010 will feature hundreds of educational sessions, roundtables, forums, and case studies led by the direct marketing community's best and brightest thought leaders. Plus, you'll meet thousands of people from around the globe in the world's largest marketing Exhibit Hall.
Message Systems industry affiliations
Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group
The Messaging Anti-Abuse Working Group is a global organization focusing on preserving electronic messaging from online exploits and abuse with the goal of enhancing user trust and confidence, while ensuring the deliverability of legitimate messages. With a broad base of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and network operators representing over 600 million mailboxes, key technology providers and senders, MAAWG works to address messaging abuse by focusing on technology, industry collaboration and public policy initiatives.
Event Sponsor
Email Sender and Provider Coalition
The Email Sender and Provider Coalition is a cooperative group of industry leaders working to create solutions to the continued proliferation of spam and the emerging problem of deliverability. Our membership provides volume mail delivery services to an estimated 250,000 clients - representing the full breadth of the U.S. marketplace. The ESPC is currently working on solutions to spam and deliverability concerns through a combination of legislative advocacy, technological development, and industry standards.
Online Trust Alliance
Founded in October 2004, the mission of AOTA is to enhance online trust and confidence, by facilitating best practices and the deployment of Internet authentication and reputation standards and solutions. AOTA is comprised of leading business, industry and non-profit organizations who are working to improve trust and confidence in electronic messaging, the Internet and ecommerce. With the onslaught of phishing and forged email, this collaboration is critical to help ensure the reliability and deliverability of email, reinforce online trust and confidence, and protect the brands and domains of businesses worldwide.
Chair, Communications Committee
Member, Steering Committee
Direct Marketing Association
Direct Marketing Association is the leading global trade association of business and nonprofit organizations using and supporting direct marketing tools and techniques. DMA advocates industry standards for responsible marketing, promotes relevance as the key to reaching consumers with desirable offers, and provides cutting-edge research, education, and networking opportunities to improve results throughout the entire direct marketing process. Founded in 1917, DMA today has more than 3,600 members from the US and 46 other nations, including the majority of companies listed on the Fortune 100.
Email Experience Council
The Email Experience Council (eec) is more than a professional organization with a website. The eec is an interactive destination with a unique mission. We act as a resource that empowers you to positively impact your email marketing efforts. We believe that the way to succeed with email is to leverage its power as the backbone of all digital communications. We advocate holistic messaging and data driven targeting as ways to make email successful. Our mission is to demonstrate the power and impact that email has on our lives.
Gold SponsoClickZNews, October 26, 2009*
In this Q&A, writer Jeanniey Mullen asks Messages Systems CMO, Dave Lewis, to offer insight on the future of e-mail marketing.
The Future of E-Mail <http://www.clickz.com/3635445>
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“Our mission is to transform the future of digital messaging, and in so doing, enable our clients to realize its limitless potential. We believe that begins with our active participation in the industry to stay on top of current trends, contribute to the dialogue and drive change.”
