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mBLAST Wins "Top Technology" Award from MeetingTechOnline

Top Technology Supplier Awards for 2008 honors mBLAST for its innovative Awards Management, EventSync and Media Credentialing solutions for event and awards organizers

Mansfield Center, CT (May 20, 2008) - MeetingTechOnline, the leading source of meetings industry technology education on the web, has named mBLAST one of its Top Technology Suppliers for 2008. The MTO awards honor the most recognized and innovative technology suppliers in the meetings and events industry.

mBLAST's industry-leading solutions for Event Organizers include:

The industry's most robust Awards Management platform that provides an end-to-end awards solution, from call for entries, to judging, to final reporting.

EventSync, an online portal that allows event organizers to publicize their event across multiple event listing sites with one entry into EventSync, saving time and money.

A robust Media Credentialing solution for easily verifying credentials for member of the media, buy- and sell-side analyst firms, bloggers, and more.

Other tools that help Event Organizers stay relevant to their audience 365 days a year include solutions for creating Buyer's Guides, Directories, Content Microsites, and more.

According to MTO, "the Top Technology Suppliers for 2008 identify suppliers who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in technology tools." Carefully selected by a panel of the MTO staff, the MTO Technology Awards chooses organizations that offer best of breed technology products and services. Nominated organizations were evaluated on the effectiveness of industry tools, applications and services, as well as technology innovation and interface. Features such as ease of use and integration within show and event systems are also considered. Decisions were reached based on interviews with various show managers and association executives.

"We're honored to receive this award from an Events Industry Influencer like MeetingTechOnline," said mBLAST CEO Danny Briere. "mBLAST's leading-edge solutions for events and awards are being chosen by some of the largest event organizers, associations, and publishers from around the world, and we're thrilled that is being recognized."

About MeetingTechOnline
MeetingTechOnline is a team-driven online publication and community portal that provides technology information and education for the meetings industry. Based in Austin, Texas, MeetingTechOnline serves as a communication link between technology suppliers and buyers through its database of listings. MeetingTechOnline also conducts research through show organizers, technology suppliers, and industry experts. Qualitative and quantitative data are respectively gathered though primary sources and survey analysis. Visit MTO at www.meetingtechonline.com.

About mBLAST
mBLAST's media and marketing relationship management (MMRM) system is the first marketing software platform to offer web-based software-on-demand for the automation and management of awards programs, buyer's guides, directories, and more. It also offers event organizers automated press accreditation solutions as well as EventSync, an innovative new service that allows event organizers to easily publicize their events across the Web. mBLAST has more than 70 modules and users in more than 4,000 organizations across more than 50 countries. To find out more about mBLAST, visit www.mBLAST.com . To list an event on EventSync, visit www.eventsync.com .

Contact:
Sue O'Keefe Director of Marketing mBLAST 508-625-2007 sokeefe@mblast.com