MediaSpan announces the release of AdManagerPro 5

Cross Platform browser based system offers the flexibility of SaaS or self-hosted deployment

ANN ARBOR, MI (May 25, 2010) – MediaSpan announced today the upcoming release of the latest version of its versatile and powerful AdManagerPro advertising content management solution.
The new version features a completely re-designed browser based client that offers outstanding functionality and performance.

Key features of AdManagerPro 5 include:
Remote access for all components of the system including:
-Order Entry
-Reporting
-Accounts Receivables
-Enhanced integration with MediaSpan’s Circulation Pro and Production Manager Pro. Customer Service Representatives now have the ability to perform multiple job functions from one workstation accessing the system via a Web browser.
-A Web-based customer service portal to give advertising customers the ability to place, view and pay for their ads and other account information.
-Powerful reporting engine gives users increased flexibility in mining the data they need to be productive. The new Scheduling tool gives users the ability to create key reports once and have the system create and deliver the reports when users need the information.

In addition, a new feature that allows users to define separate business units within the AdManagerPro database makes it easier than ever to manage multiple publications from one location and one database.
“We know that in this economy, some of the most important things our customers are looking for are cost savings, revenue opportunities and flexibility,” said Dan Roberts, MediaSpan President. “The latest version of AdManagerPro makes it easier than ever to consolidate operations or give employees of single site installations the flexibility to access the system from any where at any time.”
MediaSpan is the leading provider of proven mission-critical content management and workflow solutions for the Web publishing, magazine, and newspaper markets. With more than 1,200 customers, AdManagerPro is the most popular ad-management solution on the market today. AdManagerPro streamlines and simplifies the advertising process by integrating multiple ad management functions into one easy to use toolset.
AdManagerPro5 will be available as both a SaaS and self-hosted solution.

About MediaSpan
MediaSpan Group, Inc. (www.mediaspangroup.com) powers digital content management, online marketing, advertising and business productivity solutions for the world's leading media companies including Sun Media, Advance Publications, MediaNews, Gannett and Radio One.  With more than 4,000 local newspaper, radio, and television properties relying on its solutions, MediaSpan is the world’s largest network of local media companies and media consumers.
 
Headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, MediaSpan has development, support and sales offices worldwide including Melbourne, FL, New York City, London, UK and Irvine, CA.
 
Press Contact: Ken Freedman, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, 508-541-3371;kfreedman@mediaspangroup.com