Peoria, IL April 23, 2008 -- TruePresence, a national Internet marketing firm, announced today the opening of a new office in Peoria, Illinois owned by Mike Rea and Ann Johnston. With more than 40 years of combined marketing, sales and broadcast media experience, Mike and Ann will serve as local Internet marketing consultants backed by a centralized team of seasoned web designers and search marketing experts.

"The time has come for a new approach to Internet marketing that focuses squarely on the business needs and goals of the customer, and that's exactly what TruePresence provides," said Rea. "There is little business benefit to a great looking website that does not drive leads; or a search engine marketing program that delivers clicks but not customers. We are excited to bring the creative and bottom-line driven approach of TruePresence to the Illinois market."

Rea brings over 25 years of media experience to the role, having most recently served as Special Projects Manager at Central States Media. He was also Regional Vice President for AAA Entertainment for six years, where he oversaw a $9 million dollar region comprised of 13 radio stations in Illinois. Johnston's professional experience includes owning her own advertising agency and serving as a national and regional sales representative for a variety of radio stations in markets such as Illinois, Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island.

"TruePresence allows me to use my marketing experience across a platform that has large growth potential," said Johnston. "I look forward to working with business leaders to develop win-win marketing strategies for my clients."

Key TruePresence services include web design and development, search engine marketing, email marketing, hosting and support. These programs offer a distinct advantage over traditional marketing programs by allowing clients to target their message for multiple audiences, then track and measure results in real time.

"Our combination of web design, search and e-mail marketing strategies allows us to drill down very precisely on the return clients are getting on their Internet marketing investment," said Johnston.

TruePresence Illinois franchise owners Rea and Johnston are also members of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and Peoria Area Chamber of Commerce.

About TruePresence:
TruePresence is a national Internet marketing firm dedicated to helping businesses of all types and sizes find, get, and keep customers. The company's unique franchise approach lets clients work strategically with a local consultant, while a national team of web design, development, and online marketing experts manages the fulfillment of each client solution. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, TruePresence currently has 24 franchise offices operating across the country and is actively expanding to new markets. For more information, visit www.truepresence.com.

Media Contact:
Tori Katz
Abel Communications for TruePresence
(410) 466-0049