Pepperjam Wins Prestigious Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Award

Pepperjam (www.pepperjamsearch.com), an Inc. 500 Company and industry leading full-service internet marketing agency, announced today that they are a recipient of a prestigious Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Award. Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP) is one of the most highly regarded and longest running programs in the country dedicated to growing a state's technology-based economy. The 2007 BFTP Innovation Awards honor eight individuals and companies that exemplify achievement and innovation in Pennsylvania's technology economy.

"Pepperjam is honored to be chosen for a 2007 Ben Franklin Technology Partners Innovation Award. It is an amazing experience to be a member of a team of young professionals so driven for success and constant innovation -- I am continually humbled by the extraordinary intelligence, hardwork, dedication, and creativity of the Pepperjam Team and I'm happy to accept the award on their behalf," said Kristopher B. Jones, President & CEO of Pepperjam.

Ben Franklin Technology Partners is one of the most highly regarded and longest running programs in the country dedicated to growing a state's technology-based economy. Ben Franklin Technology Partners pioneering organization has been embraced by five different Pennsylvania governors and the Pennsylvania General Assembly since inception in 1983 and remains the country's gold standard for state and regional technology-based economic development programs. The longevity of Ben Franklin Technology Partners is due to their positive impact on Pennsylvania's technology economy.

Positioned strategically throughout Pennsylvania -- with regional headquarters in the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and State College--BFTP supports and executes the Commonwealth's technology agenda, builds on regional strengths, capitalizes on new opportunities and addresses the specific needs of diverse communities. Ben Franklin Technology Partners serves as catalysts for economic growth by providing access to capital, business expertise and a network of resources that fosters innovation, growth and success.

Pepperjam, founded in 1999 by internet marketing expert Kristopher B. Jones, is the fastest growing full service internet marketing and technology agency in the country (Inc. Magazine, 2006 Inc. 500.) With core expertise in search engine marketing, affiliate marketing and online media buying, Pepperjam offers an outsourced online marketing solution to many of the internet's leading brands.