451 Marketing Awarded Massachusetts Preferred Vendor Status Under Statewide Contract PRF50

Renewed statewide contract allows agency to work with state entities and quasi-entities

BOSTON, MA (03/26/2012)(readMedia)-- 451 Marketing announced today that it has been awarded approved vendor status in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under statewide contract number PRF50, 451 Marketing will provide New Media, Marketing, Advertising and Event Planning Services.

"Being awarded approved vendor status is an honor," said AJ Gerritson, Founding Partner at 451 Marketing. "The Commonwealth puts approved vendors through rigorous testing to ensure they are qualified to handle the demands of state contracts."

As a state approved vendor, 451 Marketing will work with state entities and quasi-entities to create and execute social media strategies and trainings, develop collateral materials, and consult on search marketing and public relations campaigns. The approved vendor status enables streamlined vendor procurement and allows entities to bypass lengthy contracting. Under vendor number VC0000419387, State agencies can request bids by 451 Marketing for their marketing and social media projects using Comm-PASS SmartBid, the state's online biding platform designed to boost small business contracts.

"We've been on the statewide contract for the last three years and have great relationships with our state clients," said Nicholas Lowe, Founding Partner at 451 Marketing. "We look forward to the opportunity to continue our work with the Commonwealth."

About 451 Marketing

451 Marketing is an award-winning communications agency that specializes in public relations, social media marketing, and search marketing. Based in Boston, 451 Marketing works with consumer brands to build awareness, engage customers, create fan loyalty, and drive business through a cutting-edge integrated communications approach. For more information, visit http://www.451marketing.com/.