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IDEAWIRE WINS SAN ANTONIO'S ONLY IABC GOLD QUILL AWARD OF EXCELLENCE

SAN ANTONIO, June 26, 2007 - Ideawire, Inc. is the only firm in San Antonio and one of only four in Texas to earn the International Association of Business Communicators' prestigious 2007 Gold Quill Award of Excellence.

Ideawire received the award in the Electronic and Digital Communication Skills category for its work on Florida-based fitness franchiser Baby Boot Camp's Web site.

Of the 1,171 entries submitted in this year's international competition, only 46 received awards of excellence. The awards were presented June 25 in New Orleans, La.

“This award is particularly satisfying because it is based not only on solid strategy, but also on measurable results,” said Ideawire President Mark Harlien. “It demonstrates Ideawire's ability to produce world-class projects while maximizing return on investment. Our entire team, as well as our client, deserves this honor."

Baby Boot Camp LLC, headquartered in Sarasota, Fl., is a stroller-fitness program that helps new moms regain or enhance pre-pregnancy fitness levels and meet the physical challenges of parenting. Today, Baby Boot Camp classes are available across the United States, Canada and Australia. Franchise opportunities are available throughout the U.S. and abroad.

About the IABC Gold Quill Awards:
The IABC Gold Quill Awards international competition is the highest level of professional acknowledgment within business communication today. Considered the “Oscars” in the world of business communications, the awards are judged by a panel comprised of 35 of the most highly regarded communicators in the communications industry. To receive an award of merit or excellence, an entry must document proven results. For more information about the Gold Quill award, please visit http://www.iabc.com/awards/gq/

IABC is a non-profit international network of more than 13,500 communication professionals in 58 countries. The organization provides products, services and network opportunities to help people and organizations achieve excellence in public relations, employee communications, marketing, public affairs and other forms of communication. For more information, please visit www.iabc.com.

About Ideawire:
Ideawire, Inc. is one of San Antonio's premiere web development/graphic design firms. It provides marketing, print and online solutions for a variety of clients, which have included the Cargill Corporation, Advantage Rent-A-Car and Time Warner Cable. Mark Harlien formed the agency in 1998. He previously had worked as an art director at several San Antonio ad agencies and was head of feature design at the San Antonio Express News. Ideawire provides services for clients all over the globe. For more information, please visit www.ideawire.com.

About Baby Boot Camp:
Baby Boot Camp, LLC is a fitness company based in Sarasota, Fl. that offer stroller fitness franchises throughout the world. For more information, please visit www.babybootcamp.com.

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