United Marketing Solutions, a Next Generation Media Subsidiary, Announces Kurt Stowers Named Director of Operations

Date Posted: 10/9/2006

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct 09, 2006 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- United Marketing Solutions, Inc., ( http://www.unitedol.com), a subsidiary of Next Generation Media Corporation and a national leader in franchising in the multi-billion dollar direct mail industry, today announced that it has named Kurt Stowers, an executive with significant experience in executing successful strategies for franchises within this industry, as Director of Operations.

Mr. Stowers previously served as Franchise Development Consultant in the U.S. and Canada for Cox Target Media, Inc., the parent company of Valpak Direct Marketing Systems, Inc., where he was responsible for the execution of the Company's network development including financial and operational management of the existing 220 franchise operations. He also has served as Director of Canadian Operations for Valpak of Canada, Ltd., including overseeing its new and existing franchises, where he spearheaded its financial turn-around, and as Regional Financial Director in the U.S. and Canada for Cox Target Media.

"Kurt has been highly effective in his career in establishing and improving franchise networks in the direct mail industry. He is a team consensus builder with proven strategic planning abilities, tactical implementation successes, solid operational skills and other key qualities that make exactly the right leader for this important position at our Company. He comes to us very highly recommended by key leaders in the direct mail industry," said Darryl Reed, CEO.

Mr. Stowers studied at the University of Illinois, Southern Illinois University and Taylor University and received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oral Roberts University. He also served as an independent business consultant for 18 years, providing strategic planning, operational analysis, business management and business development among other focus areas for a wide variety of corporations in 18 industries.

Established in 1997, Next Generation Media Corporation, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, United Marketing Solutions, Inc., provides direct marketing products to a network of franchisees. These operate within exclusive territories. Products sold to small and medium sized businesses, service providers and professionals such as dentists, physicians and real estate agents include cooperative direct mail advertising, coupon booklets, image booklets, mailings to new families in any market, a restaurant marketing kit, and products for special events and grand openings.

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SOURCE Next Generation Media Corporation

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