Redwood City, Calif. - October 3, 2005 - Connect Direct, a full service agency specializing in direct marketing for high technology companies, was recently named the 22nd fastest-growing private company in Silicon Valley by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal.

Rankings were based on percent revenue growth from 2002 to 2004. For that period, Connect Direct's revenues increased 130 percent.

Founded in 1990, the firm designs, deploys, and manages a wide range of direct marketing strategies from direct mail and e-mail to paid search, content syndication, e-newsletters, and event promotion.

Earlier this year, Connect Direct undertook a thorough operational audit, which has resulted in a number of changes designed to support future growth. Advertising veteran Ron Kovas joined as COO, and the company opened its first satellite office, in the Seattle area.

Company founder and president Howard J. Sewell credits much of the company's success to its people. According to Sewell, "we've been fortunate enough to assemble an outstanding group of employees who truly care about what they do, and that reflects in the work we do for our clients."

About Connect Direct

Connect Direct (http://www.connectdirect.com/) is a full-service agency that specializes in direct marketing for high-technology companies. Founded in 1990, the company has developed successful marketing strategies for companies ranging from start-ups to some of the biggest names in high-tech. Connect Direct clients include Epiphany, Lucent and Postini.

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Allison Spiller
Allison Spiller & Associates
408 267-1173
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