Association for Corporate Growth National Capital Chooses Strategic Communications Group

Chapter’s Preferred Social Media Marketing Partner to Execute on Targeted Social Media Marketing Project

Silver Spring, MD (March 16, 2010) – The National Capital chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) has selected Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic) to design and implement the group’s first-ever social media campaign directed towards adding value to its members and sponsors, increasing attendance at the chapter’s events, and driving membership.

ACG National Capital, the local chapter representing the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region, is one of ACG’s largest chapters worldwide. ACG National Capital provides a forum for networking, deal making and professional development for Washington’s business leaders. With some of the world’s most recognizable brands and exciting start-up organizations calling this region home, the ACG National Capital’s membership represents senior executives from some of the fastest growing business sectors, including: government contracting, biotechnology, Internet, new media, telecommunications, and information technology.

ACG National Capital turned to Strategic and their proven track record with social media programs to generate interest among CEOs and business leaders at local enterprises.

“The next generation of CEOs and business leaders in today’s hottest, growth-oriented businesses are looking for associations that are utilizing social media and Web 2.0 services to share thought leadership and best practices while enabling enhanced networking and relationship building,” said Braun Jones, president of ACG National Capital. “Strategic has helped enterprises of all sizes implement social media programs and derive measurable ROI.”

Marc Hausman, president and CEO at Strategic, said, “As a member of the greater Washington-area business community and ACG National Capital, we are especially excited to work with the association on this exciting project. Our designation as the chapter’s preferred partner for social media marketing is also significant. It’s yet another unique qualification for us.”

About ACG National Capital
Based in Vienna, VA, ACG National Capital serves the nation’s fourth largest economy including Washington, DC, northern Virginia and southern Maryland.  It is the leading authority on corporate growth in the mid-Atlantic region. ACG National Capital provides unparalleled opportunities for networking, deal making and professional development for individuals involved in building corporate value through M&A, strategic partnerships, organic growth and capital funding. ACG National Capital’s veteran leadership and its membership have participated in nearly every M&A transaction completed recently in the D.C. metro region. ACG National Capital is one of the largest local chapters for the Association for Corporate Growth with over 400 members. For additional information on ACG National Capital, please visit http://www.acgcapital.org, or the ACG National Capital blog at http://www.acgcapitalblog.com.

About Strategic Communications Group
Strategic Communications Group, Inc. (Strategic) is the only public relations consultancy of its size with an extensive track record helping the world’s largest and fastest growing technology, software, telecommunications and healthcare organizations achieve measurable return from social media marketing programs.  The agency’s client roster includes respected brands like
BearingPoint (now part of Deloitte LLP), British Telecom (BT), Inmarsat, Microsoft, Monster, NeuStar, Sun Microsystems and TANDBERG.

What differentiates Strategic is its sales-oriented approach to social media engagement, and proven ability to leverage all of its industry connections and market relationships to identify sales, partnership, employee recruitment and financial/M&A opportunities for its clients.  For more information about the agency, visit http://www.gotostrategic.com.