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Responsys Named One of the Best Private and Emerging Technology Companies in 2009 by Leading Independent Research Firm

San Bruno, Calif. – March 11, 2009 – Responsys, a leading global provider of on-demand email and marketing automation solutions, today announced its selection as one of the best private and emerging technology companies by AlwaysOn.  The leading independent research firm selected Responsys based on demonstration of growth, market opportunity, quality of innovation and customer traction. The OnMedia 100 Award is given to private, emerging technology companies in the advertising, publishing, marketing, branding and public relations spaces. "The 2009 OnMedia 100 companies have demonstrated their tenacity even in the toughest economic conditions that the technology world has ever encountered,"said Tony Perkins, Founder and Editor of AlwaysOn. "We applaud their success in pushing the boundaries of innovation, creating market opportunities and transforming the industry even in the earlier stages of their businesses."

This honor is the latest in a string of industry accolades for Responsys.  The company was recently named a 2009 Upshot50 Marketing Technology Leaders award winner; won the 2008 ClickZ Marketing Excellence Award; took home 12 email marketing creative awards in 2008; and was ranked number one for enterprise marketers in the March 2008 JupiterResearch Email Marketing Buyer's Guide.

"Every day, companies worldwide are using Responsys' industry leading platform to execute sophisticated email marketing and multichannel campaigns,"said Dan Springer, Chief Executive Officer of Responsys.  "We are honored to be recognized by AlwaysOn, and I am proud to share this achievement with our clients who are continually challenging the status quo in their marketing."

The OnMedia 100 winners were selected from among hundreds of other technology companies nominated by investors, bankers, journalists and industry insiders. The AlwaysOn editorial team conducted a rigorous three-month selection process to finalize the 2009 list.

A full list of all the OnMedia 100 winners can be found on the AlwaysOn Website at:
http://alwayson.goingon.com/permalink/post/30893

Responsys' on-demand marketing solutions empower businesses to market more effectively through email, direct mail, and mobile channels in order to drive unprecedented growth in revenues, brand recognition and customer loyalty. The company combines an open, on-demand technology platform with award-winning services in order to help clients deliver greater marketing ROI across channels. The company recently completed its fifth consecutive year of profitability with over 40% revenue growth.

About AlwaysOn

AlwaysOn ignited the open-media revolution in early 2003 by being the first media brand to launch a global blog network. In 2004, AlwaysOn continued to lead the media industry in innovation by introducing a social network where members can connect and engage. AlwaysOn is also revolutionizing the media business by applying its open-media principles to its executive event series (Stanford Summit, AlwaysOn Hollywood, AlwaysOn Media and GoingGreen) and quarterly print "blogozine"by empowering its members to post and share their ideas and meet each other online. As their loyal readers know, AlwaysOn is committed to the free-market, merit-driven approach to reporting and event programming. No other media brand has dared to create such open interaction with its readers and event participants.

About Responsys
Responsys helps the best companies in the world execute highly effective marketing campaigns across key interactive channels – email / mobile / social / web. With Responsys solutions, marketers can create, execute, and automate highly dynamic campaigns and lifecycle marketing programs that grow revenue, increase marketing efficiency, and strengthen customer loyalty. Responsys’ Cross-Channel Lifecycle Marketing model, its top-ranked on-demand application suite, and award-winning services deliver the highest ROI and fastest time-to-value of any marketing solution available today. Founded in 1998, Responsys is headquartered in San Bruno, California and has offices throughout the world. Responsys is trusted by world-class brands such as: American Family Mutual Insurance Company, Avis Europe, Continental Airlines, Deutsche Lufthansa, Dollar Thrifty, Lands' End, LEGO, Men's Wearhouse, PayPal, Southwest Airlines, StubHub, and UnitedHealthcare. For more information, visit responsys.com.



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