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| a21 Names Former AT&T Executive – Vice President, Sales at SuperStock Bruce Haertlein is a Veteran Sales Leader Who Brings More Than 20 Years of Sales Expertise and Operational Experience to Stock Imagery Leader Jacksonville, FL – June 15, 2004 – a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), a leading online digital content marketplace, today named Bruce Haertlein - Vice President, Sales for SuperStock, Inc., its wholly owned subsidiary. A former AT&T executive (NYSE: T), Haertlein brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business operations. "Bruce brings to SuperStock proven leadership in all major functional areas of sales, including research, segmentation, organization design and staffing, training, results reporting and analysis and budget management. It is a real triumph to have someone with his experience join our rapidly growing company," said Haim Ariav, President and COO of SuperStock. "The entire management team is looking forward to working with Bruce as we continue to meet and grow with the demands of the evolving stock imagery market. We expect his 'outside the industry approach' will offer perspective and insight." Haertlein has developed an outstanding knowledge and understanding of delivering customer value. Most recently a partner and Vice President of Sales at Panurgy, LLC, a technology and managed services provider, Haertlein has had great success in the development of relationships with Global 2000 customers, VARs and Channel partners. Haertlein also has extensive operational experience in managing and growing companies. Previous to Panurgy, Haertlein spent more than 15 years at AT&T building sales and marketing teams, executing operational strategies, and managing business development. "In just a short time a21 and SuperStock have generated tremendous momentum," said Haertlein. "I'm looking forward to helping the company continue to revolutionize the stock imagery industry and communicate and execute on a powerful vision that delivers the benefits of an open digital marketplace to creative professionals worldwide." About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a leading digital content marketplace for the professional creative community. Through SuperStock, a21 provides images distinguished by the quality of their photographers and the attention to the customer experience. Together a21 and SuperStock provide a whole new level of image access to the best photographers, artists, photography agencies and customers in the business, offering a valuable and viable choice in the stock image industry.
The statements contained in this press release contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc. expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to a21, Inc. management as of the date hereof and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without the control of a21, Inc. management. |
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