TRENTON, N.J. (February 19) - Tramp Steamer Media, LLC, will provide copywriting, Web-site updating and other editorial services to members of the ASCII Group, a nationwide network of technology resellers, through the new ASCII Web Studios, an online Web-site production engine.

Created by Membex Interactive, Inc., of Doylestown, Pa., ASCII Web Studios allows the group's members to quickly create a company Web site by choosing from a range of design templates and content-development options. Membex included several simple steps where users can elect to incorporate their own marketing copy into their Web site, or request writing and editing services from Tramp Steamer Media. In addition, Tramp Steamer Media offers ASCII members options for updating their sites with original news and feature-style articles designed to encourage repeat visits.

"We're excited by the chance to work with ASCII's membership, and appreciate the trust shown us by ASCII itself," said Tramp Steamer Media President and Publisher Mark M. Feffer. "Today's technology resellers work in a fast-paced and competitive environment, and we're committed to helping them develop their market by leveraging their own expertise in a way that's both effective and cost-effective."

About Tramp Steamer Media

Tramp Steamer Media provides reporting, writing and editing services to business. By focusing on the creation and distribution of original content and how it can be used to further a company's message, the firm helps companies stand out from the crowd and increase the depth of their relationships with customers and prospects. Its clients include Terabase Corporation, Jenaly Technology Group, Factiva, KPMG, Bloomberg, Charles Schwab & Company, as well as Saint Francis Medical Center and the New Jersey State Museum. Both company President Mark Feffer and Vice President Jim Ambrosio have been recognized by a major trade magazine as being among the Top 100 Multimedia Producers in the United States. The company's online newsletter, Web Update (www.webupdate.biz), is recognized for providing insightful guidance to business people seeking to take advantage of today's business technology.

About The ASCII Group, Inc.

Established in 1984, The ASCII Group, Inc. was formed to help independent computer resellers become more prosperous through various programs, tools and partnerships that accelerate sales, create new revenue opportunities, and increase the members' expertise. Customers of ASCII solution providers are assured of the best trained, most qualified IT solution providers in the industry. Today, ASCII has leveraged the buying power of over 2,000 resellers to create partnerships with ten major distributors, dozens of manufacturers, and a variety of business service partners that give our members a pricing advantage and positively impacts the bottom line of our members.

About Membex Interactive

Membex Interactive is a multimedia consulting company that specializes in the use of technology and creative design to improve the sales, efficiency, and market presence of its clients. The firm's years of experience in multiple disciplines allows it to create intuitive and creative applications and designs. Its founders have over 16 years of combined experience designing, developing and deploying initiatives in digital and traditional channels, both locally and globally. The company's strong background in traditional print design and marketing, coupled with exceptional technical expertise, allows Membex to provide full creative services for both online and offline campaigns.

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