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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                            Contact:                                                                                                                             Meredith Mobley
Marketing Communications Coordinator
meredith.mobley@forrent.com
Phone: 757-351-7366
Fax: 757-961-4827     

ForRent.com launches free GPhone application

ForRent.com offers most comprehensive line of mobile products in multi-housing industry

NORFOLK, Va.-(June 29, 2009)-ForRent.com, anchor Web site of For Rent Media Solutions^TM, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has launched a ForRent.com T-Mobile G1^TM (GPhone) application. The new application is the latest addition to For Rent’s comprehensive line of mobile marketing products for apartment seekers, including the ForRent.com text messaging product, mobile Web site and iPhone^TM application.

With ForRent.com’s free GPhone application, apartment seekers can browse through thousands of apartment listings nationwide. Users can also view apartment descriptions, videos, pictures, and floor plans, save their results, and contact the property. Consumers can use touchable map pins to click on a pin representing a property and go directly to the property’s page. From the map, apartment seekers can zoom in and out to get a clearer view of the property and its proximity to surrounding apartment communities.

The GPhone runs on the new Google Android operating system and applications are distributed in the Android Market, which opened to the public on October 22. Applications are only accessible through the GPhone phone, but can be previewed at the Android Market Web site.

“Mobile marketing is quickly spreading as a leading method of communication used to engage consumers,” says Terry Slattery, president of For Rent Media Solutions. “According to comScore Media Metrix, consumers downloaded 83 percent more mobile applications in March 2009 than in March 2008. We understand how much mobile Web impacts our consumers’ daily lives and will continue to explore opportunities with other mobile devices in the future.”

While the number of consumers downloading mobile applications continues to grow, comScore shows that, overwhelmingly, the preferred mode for accessing local content on a mobile device is through a mobile browser. In March 2008, 15.4 million mobile Web users accessed information via a mobile browser. By March 2009, that number jumped to 20.7 million. These numbers support the success seen by the ForRent.com mobile site. According to Omniture SiteCatalyst, an online business optimization company, the ForRent.com mobile site received more than 256,000 page views in May 2009.

The GPhone application adds to the already existing suite of mobile products offered to apartment seekers and solidifies ForRent.com as a leader in mobile marketing. Other mobile products include text messaging, launched in June 2007, the mobile Web site, launched in June 2008, and the iPhone application launched earlier this year.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 30,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 99 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55^TM Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com^TM.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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Who’s ready for more apartment community videos?? Well, rest assured ForRent.com has taken care of you! We’re uploading them to more and more places! Our video syndication network which consists of a variety of sites such as: YouTube, MySpace, Yahoo, Dailymotion, AptsVideo.com and others to make them more accessible for your viewing pleasure!

Here are our latest uploads…

Crestone at Shadow Mountain Apartments in Phoenix, AZ

Reflections Apartments in Fresno, CA

The Cecil Apartments in Baltimore, MD

Cedar Pointe Rental Townhomes in Minnetonka, MN

The Oaks at Park Boulevard Apartments in Grapevine, TX

Mount Vernon Apartments in Desoto, TX

Our hopes are to be wherever you are searching for apartments. If you’re on social sites, we’re on social sites, if you’re on the internet, we’re on the internet, if you search by magazines, we have magazines and if you’re searching on-the-go, we have mobile & apps! Our motto is: ForRent.com is here to help you find an apartment any time, any place!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                           

Contact:                                                                                                                             Meredith Mobley
Marketing Communications Coordinator
meredith.mobley@forrent.com
Phone: 757-351-7366
Fax: 757-961-4827

Jennifer Drinko promoted to director of business initiatives for For Rent Media Solutions^TM

NORFOLK, Va.-(May 13, 2009)-For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Jennifer Drinko to director of business initiatives.

“As the director of business initiatives, Jennifer will help streamline communication about new product rollouts and conduct sales training with employees. This will allow for a seamless way in which we can educate our employees about our new tools, so they may effectively tailor a marketing solution for property managers,” said Terry Slattery, president, For Rent Media Solutions. “Jennifer is uniquely qualified for this position. She has a tremendous understanding of our entire company as well as our suite of products and the needs of our sales organization. As she has done in the past, I am sure she will continue to excel.”

Drinko has been with For Rent Media Solutions since 2003, when she joined as a customer service representative. Since then, she has seen tremendous grown within the company, particularly in her most recent position as customer service manager, where she oversaw the training of the support and sales staff in local For Rent Magazine^® offices. In this role, she also assisted with the creation and implementation of new products and initiatives and managed the customer service team responsible for all production and activation of all Internet advertising for For Rent Media Solutions.

In her new position, she will oversee company-wide product training, improvements and processes. She also will plan and manage new product and product improvement releases as well as develop and distribute communication of product rollouts and processes.

“For Rent Media Solutions is dedicated to providing solutions that bring our clients more LEADS^TM and resources, making advertising decisions simple, as well as more tools that allow them to have control. Our company has always been a progressive, forward-thinking company in the ever-changing multi-housing industry,” notes Drinko. ”Through my new position, I look forward to spreading the company message, and facilitating the spread of industry knowledge among employees.”

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 98 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55^TM Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com^TM.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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NORFOLK, Va.-(May 5, 2009)-For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has announced the promotion of Brock MacLean to senior vice president of national sales and development.

“Brock has helped For Rent Media Solutions excel as a leader in technology in the multi-housing industry,” said Terry Slattery, president, For Rent Media Solutions. “Under his supervision, we have created industry firsts, which have helped For Rent Media Solutions solidify its position as a leader in tech savvy marketing. I am completely confident that as senior vice president, he will continue to push the goals of our company and use his creativity to take us to the next level in multi-media channel marketing.” 

MacLean is a 15 year veteran in the multi-housing industry. Since joining For Rent Media Solutions in 2006, he has found his niche in technology. He spearheaded efforts to create Community Theater^®, the industry’s first online video package, followed by a text messaging product, mobile Web site and most recently, an iPhone^® application, with features that cannot be found in any iPhone apartment application in the market. He has helped educate the industry through speaking engagements, national management meetings and media interviews for major industry publications.

“For Rent Media Solutions has taken time to carefully craft a strategy for success,” notes MacLean. “We continue to push the envelope across many aspects of our business and our customers are recognizing our creativity and innovation. In my new position, I am ready to execute new strategies aimed at continuing the ongoing accomplishments of this company.” 

About For Rent Media Solutions™

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com™-The Magazine, and publishes 98 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55™ Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com®, SeniorOutlook.com™, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com™.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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Video contest and Facebook application launched April 1

NORFOLK, Va.-(April 7, 2009)-ForRent.com, anchor Web site of For Rent Media Solutions^TM, a division of Dominion Enterprises, announced the launch of its second annual video contest on April 1. The “Ready2Move?” video contest asks apartment seekers to tell ForRent.com why they are ready to move for a chance to win $10,000.

“For Rent Media Solutions continues to push the envelope by utilizing social media to engage its users,” says Terry Slattery, president of For Rent Media Solutions. “We wanted to not only build on the success from last year’s video contest but to take it to the next level by integrating with Facebook. Judging by last year’s success, it is evident this contest raises brand awareness and builds brand loyalty for ForRent.com. We have been able to increase the number of potential renters using the Web site, ultimately delivering more qualified leads to our clients’ properties.”

In 2008, ForRent.com partnered with Vitrue, a social media company, to launch its first nationwide video contest, which yielded a 57 percent increase in site traffic for ForRent.com. This year the contest engages users with a simple question: Are you ready to move? The concept gives users lots of flexibility with their responses and also allows for plenty of room for fun and creative interpretation. The contest will not only live on Contest.ForRent.com but users can also participate directly from Facebook. Taking the contest to Facebook was a natural evolution of ForRent.com’s innovative efforts as over 52 million users in the U.S. alone spend an average of 169 minutes per month (comScore estimates) on the Facebook site.       

“The Facebook application will have essentially all the same features as the video contest site with the added benefit of Facebook integration,” said Brock MacLean, senior vice president of national sales and development. “By tapping into users’ social actions we will be able to utilize valuable word of mouth marketing and spread awareness about our brand organically. A funny and catchy news feed update stating someone is ready to move is sure to get attention and promote viral discovery of not only the contest but our brand.”

ForRent.com continues to increase its social footprint by also syndicating video content to YouTube and joining the conversation with its growing Twitter community. Combined, YouTube, MySpace and Twitter will all be used to spread the contest and encourage fans to enter or participate by voting.

“We applaud ForRent.com’s social media initiatives,” said Reggie Bradford, chief executive officer of Vitrue. “ForRent.com continues to push to be more social and find new ways to engage its consumers.  ForRent.com has taken a strategic approach to get in and get social and now take their efforts to the next level with its integration with Facebook and use of MySpace, Twitter and YouTube to maximize their reach.”  

“Ready2Move?” Video Contest…How Does It Work?

Entrants can log on to Contest.ForRent.com between April 1 and May 27 to submit their video.  Visitors have the opportunity to vote from May 6 to June 24. One lucky voter will win $1,500 just for casting their vote!

The winning video and the top three finalists will be announced on or around June 24.

Want To Know More?

To learn more about ForRent.com’s “Ready2Move?” video contest and to read the official rules, log on to contest.forrent.com.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 98 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55^TM Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com^TM.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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