“I am thrilled to be working with Trainer Communications again. When I think of Trainer, the first thing that comes to mind is trust — trust that they’ll get the job done without hand-holding or headaches. Trainer is an extension of my marketing team that’s so integrated into what we do and where we’re going, it’s as if we’re sharing the same office. Trainer knows the nuances of a start-up like no other communications firm in Silicon Valley, and it has the track record to validate such prowess.”
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ANVILLE, Calif.—January 26, 2004 - Trainer Communications, a leading provider of strategic communications and public relations services for emerging high-technology companies and start-up initiatives, announced today it has secured its first new customer of 2004: Aligo Inc., a global leader in mobile software solutions. Trainer also reported greater than 10 percent revenue growth in 2003, marking the company’s eighth consecutive year of record revenue. Acknowledging the firm’s momentum, the San Francisco Business Times put Trainer Communications on its fall 2003 list of the 100 fastest-growing private companies in the Bay Area.
Aligo joins Trainer’s distinguished client base, which continues to grow at a consistent pace with the addition of Actona Technologies, Inc.; Glimmerglass Networks; Onaro; Thor Technologies; and Wily Technology during the last two quarters of 2003.
“We view Trainer Communications as a strategic partner that will help Aligo extend its leadership position as we deliver mobile applications that empower executives, sales teams, and field force workers for Global 2000 companies with timely, reliable, secure data and the integrated transaction capabilities needed to take productivity to new heights,” said Joyce Kim, vice president of marketing for Aligo. “One of Aligo’s key value propositions is productivity, and Trainer mirrors that corporate trait perfectly. Trainer’s highly experienced team is not only extremely productive, but also among the most visionary in the industry. Trainer’s forte is in helping its clients rise above the noise and establish a credible, lasting reputation that facilitates long-term success.”
“We are delighted to add Aligo to our growing group of high-profile clients. With deep domain expertise in wireless and enterprise software, we are well positioned to differentiate Aligo and enhance its industry leadership cachet,” said Susan Trainer, president of Trainer Communications. “Riding the wave of another double-digit revenue gain last year coupled with recognition as one of the top privately held communications firms in the Bay Area leaves us very optimistic and enthusiastic about our position in 2004.”
About Trainer CommunicationsTrainer Communications is the premier provider of integrated marketing and high-tech public relations services. Specializing in technology, the agency offers deep domain expertise across data infrastructure, information security, optical and wireless communications, enterprise software, networking, and consumer industries. Trainer represents emerging and high-growth technology companies that lack the market recognition and visibility needed to meet business objectives and is the only agency that guarantees quantifiable results with its Metrics Matter™ methodology. Established in 1995, Trainer has represented more than 200 companies including one-third that resulted in a positive liquidity event. Notable successes include Brocade, Cloudscape, CrossWorlds, G-Log, Itronix, ONStor, Oblix, Sygate, Trigo, Versata, and WhereNet. Based in Silicon Valley with nationwide coverage, the agency has received numerous awards, including: the 2008 Bulldog Award for PR Innovation of the Year, the 2008 Iron Sabre Certificate of Excellence for Product of the Year, the 2008 MarCom Gold Award for Best Publicity Campaign, and the 2007 PRSA Silver Anvil Award for Community Relations Campaign of the Year. For more information, visit www.trainercomm.com. All brands, products, or service names are or may be trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. www.trainercomm.com.
