Convention Models + Talent Agency Launches New Website

 

ATLANTA (June 10, 2010) - Atlanta-based Convention Models & Talent, Inc. (CMT) has unveiled its newly-updated website (www.cmtagency.com). Hiring Glick Interactive, a leading full-service web development firm, to design the website's look and functionality, CMT has furthered its commitment to offer clients and talent the best online experience available.   

 

"It is exciting for us to launch our website as an upgraded business tool for our contacts," CMT president and CEO Shelly Justice said. "Our partnership with Glick Interactive allows us to continue our dedication to the highest level of client service, and we have been looking forward to introducing the website's new look and features."

 

Award-winning Glick Interactive leveraged the latest Internet and interactive technologies in its design of the CMT website. They utilized enterprise-class web 2.0 applications designed for high-profile, high-traffic websites to manage the increased users CMT has experienced during evolving growth. The industry leader also assisted CMT in expanding its internet strategy and presence by moving the site over to the Drupal CMS platform, allowing for more than 10,000 HTTP requests per second.

 

"As CMT has become a leading, global event-staffing agency, they desired an improved look and utilization for clients to book and manage events and for talent to create and edit their profiles," Fred Tanzella, Founder of Glick Interactive, said. "We are excited to help increase functionality and scalability for CMT and be a part of taking the business into the next phase of growth."

 

Shelly Justice founded and launched CMT in 2001 after recognizing the international convention and tradeshow industry's need for sophisticated talent and staffing. She parlayed $2,000 and a wealth of experience in the industry into an organization dedicated to driving sales and marketing program initiatives for some of the world's largest corporations in a high impact, cost effective manner. Today, CMT is a world-class, international service company providing event-staffing, product specialists and corporate presenters for international tradeshows and corporate events worldwide. CMT represents some of the most respected brands and corporations in the world, including Roche, Merck, AT&T, General Electric, Exxon, T-Mobile and Anheuser- Busch.

 

Justice has earned numerous business awards and accolades over the years including Enterprising Woman Magazine 2008 Enterprising Woman of the Year Award Finalist; Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the country; Diversitybusiness.com's 2010: Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in Georgia, Top 50 Women Owned Businesses in Georgia and Top 100 Privately-held Businesses in Georgia;  Catalyst Magazine "Ones to Watch" award, and she was named a finalist for the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Small Business Person of the year 2010. For more information on CMT, please visit www.cmtagency.com.

 

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