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Listen to Katie Walthall, Principal Innovator of Cognovi Communications
LIVE on "Life, Business and Money" with Steven Kay
Monday, December 12 - 8:00 PM
For Immediate Release 12-05-2005

Cognovi Communications will be Steven Kay’s guest on December 12, 2005 at 8PM on KSEV 700 AM. Listen in to hear Cognovi’s President and Founder, Katie Walthall discuss the M&Ms of Marketing. Learn innovative and creative ways to reach an audience in a new world of client acquisition and retention. “Steven Kay’s show is a great avenue for business owners who have questions about different aspects of having your own business. We’re honored to be a guest and encourage our clients, friends, partners, and consultants to tune in,” says Katie Walthall.

Cognovi Communications is the innovative thought and creative solutions company helping clients achieve memorable, meaningful and measurable marketing. From strategy and planning, to content, design, new media and web/technology services, Cognovi offers a full array of services to suit the needs of small-medium sized businesses. Cognovi’s offices are virtually located in Atlanta, Dallas, St. Louis, and Washington DC with headquarters in Houston. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.cognovi.net.

The Houston Business Journal Fast Tech 50, an awards program for fast-growing technology companies that is now in its fifth year, recognizes an outstanding group of entrepreneurial companies that help make Houston one of the best places to live and work in the country. Top executives of the Fast Tech 50 were honored Friday, November 4, 2005 at the annual award luncheon.

Cognovi Communications client, Aptia Systems ranked 29th overall in this year’s Fast 50 program. Aptia specializes in custom software solutions in the oil and gas and healthcare verticals.

To qualify for the Fast Tech 50, a company's headquarters, or a foreign company's U.S. headquarters must be located in Houston SMSA region. A minimum of 51 percent of the company's consolidated net revenues must be involved in the original manufacture, design or development of technology products or delivery of services.

Cognovi Cares Program Helps Hurricane Victims
For Immediate Release 10-15-2005

Houston, TX - In an effort to support the Gulf Coast communities in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Cognovi Communications LLC will match up to $5,000 to relief organizations in Texas and Louisiana as a part of the “Cognovi Cares” Community Program. “As a native of New Orleans, it’s hard to witness the forces of Mother Nature that devastated a beautiful city,” says Cognovi President, Katie Walthall. “We are urging our clients, vendor-partners and consultants to make cash or basic necessities donations to the Cognovi Cares Program”

All donations can be mailed or dropped off at the Houston office located in the Galleria. For more information, please contact Leigh Anne Holmes at leigh@cognovi.net.

Cognovi Forms Advisory Board
For Immediate Release 10-10-2005

Houston , TX – Cognovi has announced today the formation of an advisory board including some of the industry’s top talent and experience.

Six seasoned veterans were named to the board:

Joan Bolmer, Executive, Business, Career and Personal Coach
Lori Feldman , President – Aviva Marketing
Kevin McMinn, President – Lucid Solutions, Inc .
Tri Nguyen – Attorney and Counselor at Law
Peter Michaelson – Chief Marketing Officer, FurnitureFind.com
Gadi Pollack – Business Advisor

For more information, visit the company’s website at www.cognovi.net.
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Cognovi Acquires New Client: Villa Technologies
For Immediate Release 10-10-2005

Houston, TX – Cognovi has announced today the addition of Villa Technologies to its client list. Villa Technologies is a Houston based custom software development firm specializing in the small to medium sized business market. Villa creates applications that help small business owners manage their time and business more efficiently.

Houston , TX – Cognovi announced today a strategic vendor partnership with Broadwick Corporation. Broadwick is a provider of software that improves communication efficiency for businesses. Its flagship product is a permission-based email marketing ASP that allows businesses to send out HTML and text e-newsletters, stay in touch with their customers, prospects, and subscribers, and track the results of their email campaigns.

“Cognovi will exclusively resell and market Broadwick’s services as a part of our core offering. We’re pleased to partner with experts in the industry,” says Katie Walthall, President of Cognovi Communications LLC.
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Cognovi Acquires New Client: Brooks Ballard GMAC
For Immediate Release 7-15-2005

Houston, TX – Cognovi announced today the addition of Brooks Ballard GMAC Real Estate and Brooks Ballard Mortgage to its client list. Brooks Ballard is a Licensed Mortgage Broker and Real Estate Broker in the state of Texas, specializing in representing clients in the Houston area. With extensive experience in the commercial and residential real estate industry, BBGMAC can support clients with every aspect of a real estate transaction.

“Cognovi is excited about the future of BBGMAC and the growth it expects in 2005 and beyond,” says Katie Walthall, President of Cognovi Communications LLC.
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Cognovi Provides Campaign Marketing for Ray Jones, District C
For Immediate Release 5-15-2005

Houston, TX – Ray Jones, a civic advocate, announced today that he is a candidate for Houston City Council-District C. Jones, (61) a retired mortgage banker, led the fight to delay demolition of US-59/Spur 527 until the impacts to the neighborhoods could be properly evaluated. “We’re pleased to announce Cognovi will provide branding services to Ray’s campaign,” says Maggie Baumgartener Vice President of Client Services and Partnerships.
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