Central Ohio Internet Marketing Announced as Finalist for TechColumbus Innovation Awards

    COLUMBUS, OH, January 26, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Webbed Marketing, the leading online marketing agency in Central Ohio, has recently been nominated for multiple awards for their excellence and innovation in technology and business. The agency is a finalist for the 2008 TechColumbus Innovation Awards. Additionally, Webbed Marketing has been recognized as a finalist by Fast Pitch! for Top Startup Company. Bill Balderaz, the agency's CEO and founder, has also been selected to speak as a guest lecturer at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

On Thursday, February 5, 2009 the 2008 TechColumbus Innovation Awards will recognize outstanding achievements in technology leadership and innovation at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. From a record number of entries from individuals and companies in all disciplines and industries, 13 winners will be honored and the region's progress as an emerging tech center will be celebrated. Webbed Marketing has been selected as a finalist for Startup of the Year due to their innovation and excellence in online marketing strategy.

Fast Pitch!, the networking community for businesses, has also nominated Webbed Marketing as a top startup company for 2008. A total of 10 businesses nationwide have been nominated for this award, which is part of the first annual Business of the Year Awards. Voting for the final round of nominees will be open through January 30, 2009. A full list of finalists and voting information can be found at http://rpitch2u.blogspot.com/.

Additionally, Balderaz has been asked to present as a guest lecturer at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania - one of the top business schools in the country. He will be part of an exclusive panel which will present topics related to marketing strategy to MBA and BBA students at the university. Balderaz hopes to cover emerging online marketing topics related to social media strategy.

Balderaz was enthusiastic about the recognition. "Receiving recognition of this kind from organizations such as TechColumbus and Fast Pitch! is a great honor for Webbed Marketing," he said. "Being asked to lecture at the Wharton School is a huge honor and a testament to the way that internet marketing education is being embraced by mainstream business."

About TechColumbus

The TechColumbus Innovations Awards celebrate and honor individuals and teams in a variety of disciplines. Each category is an important component of the technology and innovation community. Receiving the top honor showcases an individual or team which is dramatically impacting Central Ohio and beyond. For more information about TechColumbus and the Innovation Awards, visit http://www.techcolumbusinnovationawards.org.

About Webbed Marketing

Webbed Marketing is a team of experts in the internet marketing field. Their goal is to grow businesses through the application of internet resources. The firm specializes in search engine optimization and marketing, as well as viral marketing services and word of mouth. To learn more about Webbed Marketing, or to schedule Balderaz for your next event, visit http://www.webbedmarketing.com/.

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