ProNetLink.com(R) August Update
-For release Aug 23, 1999
NEW YORK, Aug. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- ProNetLink.com, (OTC Bulletin Board:
PNLK - news) the first Global Trade Internetwork(TM), has received a
positive reaction from the International business-to-business marketplace to
its global business directory, data mining capabilities and on- line trade
tools since its launch in April. ProNetLink.com's functionality continues to
be enhanced and new modules are scheduled for release this fall.
Over the weekend, ProNetLink upgraded its server farm with the addition of
five (5) new high-powered servers. This upgrade will allow the company to
move into its next level of development and user functionality. In total,
the company is maintaining close to half a terabyte of data storage. ``The
new functionality we are adding to the site, like live netcasting, requires
more horsepower,' said David Walker, Chief Operating Officer of
ProNetLink.com. ``With the addition of these new servers, we are ready and
able to handle the anticipated growth in the company.'
In June, the company began a national TV advertising campaign that targeted
the business-to-business marketplace. Membership from around the world
climbed sharply and strong growth continued through July. The marketing and
sales programs will begin again in September and will have the additional
support of new international sales offices and Chambers of Commerce
partners. In addition, the company has hired a new PR firm that has been
aggressively promoting ProNetLink.com to the media.
Following its successful marketing mission to Europe, ProNetLink.com expects
to open new sales and development offices in key markets throughout the
region.
The following is a company overview and member activity during the first 14
weeks since launch:
Current Users: 2,337 companies from 53 countries
Average monthly hits 1,182,242
Number of user sessions 110,152
Upcoming Special Events: ProNetLink.com hosts United Nations Trade
Conference September 13, participant at Indonesian Trade Conference August
26, launch of PNL-TV Broadcast Center, launch of member video conferencing
Current sales operations: United States, Israel, Indonesia, Russia
Markets in negotiations: Ireland, United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Germany,
France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, India, Singapore, Thailand, Switzerland, Hong
Kong, Japan, China
Global Business Database: Increased from 2.75 million to 3.2 million
companies in 122 countries.
Key online resources: UPS, Aon Insurance, AT&T, Dun & Bradstreet,
Amazon.com, Reuters, ow Jones News Services NCBFAA, Journal of Commerce,
PIERS, Unz & Co., World Trade Magazine, Royal Impressions
Marketing Program: National television commercials on CNN, CNNfn, CNBC, CNN
Headline News, CBS, NBC, ABC, 60 Minutes, Dateline, 20/20, 48 Hours. Radio
on morning drive time news programs New York, Chicago, Los Angeles. Print
ads in trade publications, Telesales, e-mail to opt-in lists, trade shows,
Direct mail
Revenue Streams: Advertising, Subscriptions, e-com commissions & sales,
Broadcasting
About ProNetLink.com
ProNetLink.com is a comprehensive business-to-business e-commerce data
mining site designed specifically for businesses looking to market their
services and increase their sales ... locally or globally. In addition to
locating potential markets and sales opportunities, ProNetLink.com members
may conduct business functions online, participate in live business event
netcasts, communicate in real-time with trading partners and receive the
critical information and resources necessary for the continued growth of
their businesses.
Headquartered in New York City, ProNetLink maintains sales offices in Asia
and the Middle East. Additional offices are scheduled to open in August. For
more information, please contact Andrew Silver, LaForce & Stevens,
212-242-9353, asilver@laforce-stevens.com
<mailto:asilver@laforce-stevens.com> or ProNetLink.com at 212-688-8838,
email: info@pronetlink.com <mailto:info@pronetlink.com>. ProNetLink can be
reached online at <http://www.pronetlink.com>.
ProNetLink.com is publicly traded on the Nasdaq exchange OTC Bulletin Board:
PNLK.
This release contains, in addition to historical information, forward
looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, which reflect ProNetLink.com's current judgments of those
issues. However, because those statements are forward-looking and apply to
future events, they are subject to risks and uncertainties, which could
cause the Company's results to differ materiall |
