Collective Media CEO Joe Apprendi Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R)...

Collective Media CEO Joe Apprendi Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The
Year(R) 2009 Award Winner in Metro New York

Award Recognizes Entrepreneurial Excellence in the Media Category

NEW YORK, June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Collective Media, a leading provider of
media and technology solutions for online publishers, agencies and
advertisers, today announced that Founder and CEO Joe Apprendi has received
the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award in the media category for
Metro New York. Now in its 23rd year, the award recognizes those who are
building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses.

"We are proud to recognize the achievements of Mr. Apprendi," said Jodi Burns,
Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for Metro New
York. "Winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year award build leading businesses
and contribute significantly to the strength of our region's economy. Their
success helps our area grow stronger."

Despite a challenging economy, Collective Media 's revenues grew more than 200
percent in 2008, with a 247 percent increase in brand advertiser clients, and
a 64 percent increase in online publisher client wins. The company was
founded in 2005 with the mission of delivering an online ad network customized
to the unique needs of Fortune 1000 brand advertisers.

"I'm deeply honored to receive this award," said Apprendi. "Few teams have
had a greater effect on the online advertising business than the hard working
people at Collective, and I accept this award on their behalf."

Prior to launching Collective Media, Apprendi served as CEO, North America of
Falk eSolutions, a digital ad serving company, which was sold to DoubleClick
in 2006. His career in online advertising and media also includes executive
positions with Eyeblaster, where he helped the company become the top rich
media technology provider, and 24/7 Real Media, which acquired CLIQNOW!, an ad
network that he founded in 1995.

As a Metro New York award winner, Apprendi is now eligible for consideration
for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009 national program.
Award winners in several national categories, as well as the overall national
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award winner, will be announced at the
annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on November 14, 2009. The
awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum,
the nation's most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading
companies.

About Collective Media
Collective Media's media and technology solutions serve online publishers,
agencies and advertisers. Collective's product suite includes the Collective
Network, the largest premium display advertising network, the Directive
Network(TM), the only transparent performance advertising network, AMP, its
proprietary ad network management platform and Personifi, the leading semantic
content classification and audience targeting solution. Founded in 2005,
Collective Media is a member of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and
is headquartered in New York City with offices in Boston, Chicago, Dallas,
Detroit, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Visit Collective Media at
www.collective.com.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards Program
Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award is the world's most
prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference
through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with
potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with
their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global
award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) award
celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic
businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards
programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.
Contact:

Veronica Mathieson
Collective Media
Phone: 646-442-7566
mathieson@collective.com

SOURCE Collective Media

Veronica Mathieson, Collective Media, +1-646-442-7566,
mathieson@collective.com