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MileStone Community Builders Turns to SmartTouch Interactive for Lead Generation and Real Estate Marketing Expertise

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Austin, TX – September 24, 2010 – SmartTouch Interactive announced today that MileStone Community Builders, one of Austin, Texas’ fastest growing new home builders, has signed with the firm for its lead generation programs, e-mail marketing, SEO and PPC search.

With a commitment to delivering a remarkable living environment at the most reasonable price possible, MileStone Community Builders has fast become a leading builder of new homes in Austin, Texas’ most coveted neighborhoods, including Lake Travis area homes in the West Cypress Hills community, Southbridge Villas’ south Austin homes, and Cypress Creek Townhomes.  Utilizing their combined 30 years of real estate experience, MileStone is focused on securing the best communities in which to build homes and offering unprecedented value within each community by passing their land purchase savings on to the buyer. MileStone homes include media or game rooms, as well as granite countertops, tile floors, garden tubs and other luxury finishes.

SmartTouch Interactive has exceptional knowledge and deep experience in real estate marketing in the surrounding Austin, Texas area,” said Garrett Martin is the Principal, MileStone Community Builders.  “We chose to work with SmartTouch, because of their expertise and innovative approach to lead generation, CRM and e-marketing.”

“We are thrilled to partner with MileStone Community Builders to help them develop a solid interactive marketing strategy foundation that will yield more prospects and buyers in the long term,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive.

About MileStone Community Builders

Founders Garrett Martin and Jimmy Dimanoff have built their company the same way they build their homes: with experience, honesty, an eye for detail, and a dedication to outstanding value. Their background includes a combined 30 years of real estate experience, ensuring that they choose the very best locations for each community. Garrett and Jimmy are both focused on providing a better home buying experience, from start to finish. They make and stand by their commitments not only throughout the process, but throughout the many MileStones in your life, as well.

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, Demand Gen™ Partners sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a Real Estate CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.

SmartTouch Interactive Generates 10,000 Plus Leads for Clients

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

Austin, TX – August 3, 2010 – SmartTouch Interactive announced today that its lead generation programs in assistance with its flagship product SmartTouch™ CRM, has generated more than 10,000 leads for the firm’s real estate builder and developer clients within the first four months of operation. SmartTouchCRM is a service solution software that integrates CRM and marketing automation on the same platform.

“Our clients continue to experience a marked competitive advantage by setting up sales conversions processes that leverage the latest marketing automation technology to generate leads at a lower cost and gain the highest possible ROI.”

SmartTouch announced its formation in January 2010 and launched SmartTouchCRM in March 2010. The mission of the company is to help firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution.

“Our lead generation programs have been extremely effective in generating leads and buyers for all of our clients, including real estate builders and developers, Copper Ridge in New Braunfels, Terramont in San Antonio, Shadow Lakes in Dallas, Bridlegate Ranch in Bandera, Coldwell Banker Cancun, Silverton Custom Homes, The Alteza Condos in San Antonio, Reverie on the Ashley and Seabrook Island in Charleston,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive. “Our clients continue to experience a marked competitive advantage by setting up sales conversions processes that leverage the latest marketing automation technology to generate leads at a lower cost and gain the highest possible ROI.”

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, Demand Gen™ Partners sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.

SmartTouch Interactive to Donate Website and CRM Expertise to Spirit Reins

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Austin, TX – July 16, 2010 – SmartTouch Interactive announced today that as part of its community outreach efforts it will donate a website redesign and share its CRM expertise to help local youth non-profit, Spirit Reins, boost its marketing efforts and reach more youth and families throughout Texas and around the country.

Spirit Reins is a non-profit organization powered by a passion for children and horses.  Our mission is to provide hope and healing to at-risk youth and families in crisis by combining the healing power of horses with the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.  Spirit Reigns in located in Liberty Hill, Texas.

“We are delighted that SmartTouch Interactive has generously donated their time and expertise to create a new website that will tell our wonderful story and help us reach more at-risk you and families as well as the kind individuals and businesses that give their time and money to help our organization,” said Rhonda Smith, Founder and Executive Director, Spirit Reins.

“Spirit Reins is an incredible organization that has touched the lives of hundreds of children,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive.  “We are happy to lend both our years of CRM experience and our Web design services to further their mission.”

About Spirit Reins

Spirit Reins is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization powered by a passion to provide hope and healing to children who need it most through creative, hands-on therapeutic programs. Our goal is to facilitate challenging and empowering activities that assist troubled youngsters in developing new, useful and life-changing skills — leadership and responsibility, communication, self-esteem and confidence, problem solving and creative thinking, and trust. www.spiritreins.org

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, Demand Gen™ Partners sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.

SmartTouch Interactive Sponsors HBA Greater Austin 2010 Mid-Year Housing Forecast Event

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Robert Cowes, President & Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive, and Jenny Janda, Account Manager

Robert Cowes, President & Co-Founder of SmartTouch Interactive and Jenny Janda, Account Manager

Austin, TX – July 15, 2010

SmartTouch Interactive sponsored the HBA Greater Austin 2010 Mid-Year Housing Forecast Event held July 15.  Ted C. Jones, PhD, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist, Stewart Title Guaranty Company gave an update on the regional housing market and forecast for remainder of 2010.  During the presentation, Jones discussed current market conditions, housing starts, lot availability, regional growth hot spots, job growth and economic outlook.

“According to Jones, the growth of the regional housing market is directly tied to the area’s ability to create and maintain jobs and positive consumer confidence. While the US lost 1.37 million jobs since June 2000, Austin grew 94,700 net new jobs between May 2000 and May 2010. The region has gained 9,900 jobs year-to-date through May 2010 with 1,000 of those jobs gained in May 2010 alone.”

The population of the Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is forecast to grow by roughly 273,000 people every five years; doubling our current population of approximately 1.7 million by 2035.

One of the most important points made by Jones during the presentation – now is the critical time to buy in Austin.  With record low interest rates, mortgage payments will only remain this low for the short term.  The greater Austin area only has six months of inventory, which means home prices will begin to rise, consequently making the mortgage payment for the same house you could buy today potentially costing 10-15% more as interest rates and prices go up.

“The market is turning around and this is the time to get the sales and marketing tools in place to capitalize on every opportunity,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive. “SmartTouch provides the competitive advantage builders and developers need to generate leads at a lower cost and a SmartTouchCRM solution that enables them to reap the highest possible ROI from their investment.   Now is the time to get these tools in place before the “feast begins” and take advantage of setting up sales conversions procedures that leverage today’s marketing automation technology. Those organizations who adopt the latest technology will recover faster and achieve a greater ROI as the market begins to peak again.”

SmartTouch Interactive is committed to being a partner with HBA Greater Austin and supporting these types of events.

To learn more about the event, visit https://m360.hbaaustin.com/ViewEvent.aspx?id=17803&instance=0.

TX Riverwalk Residences, LP, Developer of the Alteza, Engages SmartTouch Interactive To Enhance Its Real Estate Lead Generation Programs With Proven Internet Marketing, Marketing Automation And SmartTouch™ CRM

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Austin, TX – June 4, 2010 – SmartTouchPartners announced today that TX Riverwalk Residences, the developer of the Alteza, San Antonio’s private luxury residences atop the Grand Hyatt Hotel, has engaged the firm for its marketing automation and lead generation programs.  The Alteza will leverage SmartTouch Interactive’ interactive lead generation programs and flagship solution, SmartTouch™ CRM. SmartTouchCRM is a service solution software that integrates CRM and marketing automation on the same platform.

Located atop the Grand Hyatt Hotel directly on San Antonio’s famed River Walk, the Alteza offers a collection of 147 residences that combine secure, luxury living with the exceptional service of a world-class hotel.  Alteza is life from the top with dramatic San Antonio and Hill Country views, exclusive “owner’s only” rooftop pool oasis, Grand Hyatt amenities, Smart Home Technology, and more.

“To arm our sales teams with the latest marketing tools and tactics, better monitor our marketing investment and improve our ability to forecast for sales growth, we needed to gain greater visibility into our sales and marketing activities across our company,” said Jim Jaco, President and COO,TX Riverwalk Residences .  “We wanted a partner with an expertise in real estate marketing, lead generation, CRM and marketing automation and a proven record of real ROI.  SmartTouch Interactive stands out as a true leader with extensive experience and a strong background in all of these disciplines.”

“We aim to help all of our clients meet and exceed their sales goals by going beyond the realm of traditional services.  For instance, we are leveraging our experience and relationships to coordinate the development of a referral program between Alteza and COLDWELL BANKER Mexico,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive. “We try to leverage our relationships with every client for the good of the common goal, to help sell more real estate.”

About Alteza

Alteza is a 10-story high-rise condominium project perched high atop the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the heart of downtown San Antonio, on the banks of its picturesque River Walk.  Alteza features 147 luxury condominiums—from plush one-bedroom homes to jaw-dropping two-story penthouse suites—all with amenities suited for even the most discriminating of residents.

The property is designed by world-famous architectural firm Arquitectonica, winner of numerous international awards.  Alteza is life from the top. www.thealteza.com

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, Demand Gen™ Partners sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.

Seabrook Island Taps SmartTouch for Automated Marketing And Lead Gen Programs

Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Austin, TX – April 2, 2010 – SmartTouch Interactive announced today that Seabrook Island, Charleston, South Carolina’s only privately gated oceanfront community, has engaged the firm for its interactive marketing and lead generation programs.  Seabrook Island will leverage SmartTouch Interactive flagship solution, SmartTouch™ CRM, Email Marketing and Search Engine Marketing (SEM).

Seabrook Island is an unspoiled island paradise with 2,200 acres of lush maritime forest, beautiful salt marshes and pristine beaches.  Seabrook is a true private oceanfront community with 700 full time residents and over 2,000 families calling it home.  The property boasts the largest collection of amenities available along the southern U.S. coast, supported by a $25 million owner investment in new amenity upgrades completed in 2009; including two signature golf courses, private beach club with direct oceanfront outdoor restaurant, 36,000 square foot clubhouse with three restaurants and ballroom and a 22 acre equestrian facility.

“We understand that to get the most out of our real estate marketing dollars we have to leverage the Internet as well as new electronic tools to help us streamline the generation and management of our online and offline leads,” said Joe Salvo, Broker In Charge, Seabrook Island.  “SmartTouch CRM is a key part of our strategy as we invest in new lead gen programs.   We want to make sure that no lead is left behind and this is the only real estate marketing solution that will help us do just that.”

“Our demand gen programs have been successful in attracting in and out of market buyers for a number of developments in South Carolina in the past,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive.  “We will leverage our experience and real estate marketing expertise to assure Seabrook Island’s demand gen programs are as affective.”

About Seabrook Island

Located on the southern coast of historic Charleston, South Carolina, Seabrook Island has long been acknowledged as one of South Carolina’s most beautiful barrier islands. Seabrook is home to one of the state’s widest and growing beaches, and Seabrook’s golf courses have been designated as the first fully certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary in South Carolina. Nationally recognized tennis facilities and a full service equestrian center add to the unique nature of the Island. For more information, visit www.discoverseabrook.com

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing lead generation programs for 100s of clients, Demand Gen™ Partners sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.

Fite Shavell and Associates Taps SmartTouch Interactive for SmartTouch CRM and Inventory Management

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

Austin, TX — February 16, 2010 – SmartTouch Interactive announced today that Fite Shavell & Associates, a locally owned and operated real estate broker in Palm Beach, has signed with the firm for its single platform for CRM and marketing automation. Fite Shavell will leverage SmartTouch Interactive flagship solution, SmartTouch™ CRM, for end to end management of their contacts and prospects, online property listings inventory, and email marketing campaigns.

Fite Shavell & Associates specializes in luxury Palm Beach homes for sale and has engaged SmartTouch Interactive to help it create full visibility of its market and prospects with an integrated CRM and marketing automation solution that enables them to better manage business growth and new opportunities. The company will also use SmartTouch™ CRM to provide its brokers with a lead management tool combined with a commercial email platform that will help improve overall communications with their prospects.

Sellers working with Fite Shavell also benefit by working with a company that exceeds real estate marketing standards and embraces the latest technology to give their sellers the greatest advantage. With SmartTouch™ Inventory Manager, sellers have full visibility of the marketing of their home as well as continuous progress updates from its alert system.

“With SmartTouch Interactive more than 30 years of combined real estate marketing experience, and the ability to deliver an integrated platform, it was an obvious decision for us to take this next step in improving our CRM and demand generation capabilities for our brokers,” said David Fite, Principal, Fite Shavell & Associates.  “No other solution brings together a content management system, commercial email marketing platform, inventory management and marketing automation into a single powerful solution.”

“Having worked with Fite Shavell & Associates to produce its brand, website and SEM/SEO lead generation program, the company stands out as an industry leader when it comes to embracing the Internet to drive leads and lead management for its brokers,” said Robert Cowes, President and Co-Founder, SmartTouch Interactive.  “By implementing a single platform for both CRM and marketing automation this puts yet another arrow in the company’s quiver as it continues to attract the most accomplished realtors to its roster.”

About Fite Shavell & Associates

Fite Shavell & Associates is a locally owned and operated real estate broker in Palm Beach, with national experience and a global approach to buying and selling residential real estate. Our unique approach combines the flexibility and traditional values of local leadership with decades of experience in a range of neighborhoods, property types and deal structures in some of the country’s most sought-after luxury real estate markets. Through a commitment to personalized service, expert guidance and absolute integrity in our professional actions, Fite Shavell & Associates places the customer’s needs first and creates a clear advantage for buyers and sellers within the markets we serve.

About SmartTouch Interactive

Demand Gen™ Partners helps firms that require a multi-touch sales cycle create a demand for products and services and grow their business with customized, interactive lead generation programs and a lead cultivation CRM solution. Backed by 10 years of experience in developing demand generation programs for 100s of clients, SmartTouch Interactive sets a new standard with lead generation programs and a CRM solution that integrates sales and marketing automation in one platform, SmartTouch™ CRM.