MediaBrains CEO honored by Gulfshore Business magazine

NAPLES, Florida - Joe Buckheit, president and CEO of MediaBrains, has been selected as one of Gulfshore Business' "40 under 40," which recognizes young executives who have distinguished themselves at work and in the community.

"It's an honor to be selected by Gulfshore Business for this recognition," says Buckheit. "MediaBrains was founded in 1996, and it's been growing exponentially ever since. I am extremely pleased that the local media has taken notice of our effort and our success."

Gulfshore Business is a premier business information source for Southwest Florida. The publication provides the business community with expert coverage of the region's key players and hot issues. Each year, the magazine asks the public to nominate their choice for 40-under-40.

"We receive a flood of submissions that reflects the best among today's Southwest Florida young professionals," says Phil Borchmann, editor of Gulfshore Business. "The selected 40 are young movers and shakers who are leading our community into the future. They are truly inspiring individuals."

Buckheit is profiled in an article in Gulfshore Business' September 2006 issue along with the other winners and was honored at an awards ceremony. The article is available on the magazine's website at www.gulfshorebusiness.com.

About MediaBrains

MediaBrains, a leader in business-to-business online advertising, specializes in industry directories and contextual advertising and enables marketers to place advertising in industry directories and alongside relevant content on vertically-focused websites, to guarantee the most targeted leads. Formed in 1996, MediaBrains' exclusive network of online publishers covers 20 vertical markets and consists of more than 60 premium websites. For more information, call 800.627.2467 or visit the company's website at www.mediabrains.com.