Redwood City, Calif. - April 12, 2007 - Connect Direct Inc. (CDI), a full service direct marketing agency specializing in demand generation for high technology companies, has been named one of BtoB Magazine's Top Agencies for 2007.

The Top Agencies 2007 report is published by BtoB Magazine, a leading publication dedicated to business-to-business marketing. Each year, BtoB selects the nation's leading small, midsize, large and interactive agencies based on criteria that include revenue growth, client additions, and service offerings. CDI was one of only four Bay Area firms selected (and the only local direct marketing agency), cementing its position as one of the premier, independent agencies in Silicon Valley.

Connect Direct works with clients to develop strategic demand generation plans and other direct marketing initiatives. Founded as a direct mail agency in 1990, the firm now creates and manages a wide range of campaigns, from direct mail and e-mail to paid search, content syndication, lead nurturing, and event promotion.

"We're thrilled to be honored by BtoB Magazine as a top agency," said Howard J. Sewell, CDI founder and president. "We've made concrete efforts during the past 12 months to expand our service offerings, add experience at the senior management level, and generally find new ways of keeping pace with clients' evolving demands. This is just one more measure of our success."

About Connect Direct

Connect Direct (http://www.connectdirect.com/) is a full-service direct marketing agency that specializes in demand generation for high-technology companies. Founded in 1990, the company develops comprehensive lead generation and other direct marketing strategies for clients that include Citrix, CodeGear, and GroundWork.