SmartPost Unveils its Newest Release: SmartPost 8

SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest version, SmartPost 8.

NEW YORK CITY, NY— DECEMBER 7, 2010 — SmartPost, the innovative online job posting and sourcing product from Bernard Hodes Group, is pleased to announce the launch of its latest version, SmartPost 8.

SmartPost is the leader in jobs distribution and optimization and its newest release, SmartPost 8, brings added value to customers wishing to capitalize on social recruiting and other Web 2.0 talent acquisition strategies. SmartPost 8’s technology also delivers an even greater competitive advantage to its talent technology alliance partners with whom it integrates.

“While our industry continues to see the introduction of basic product features that SmartPost has had for years, the launch of SmartPost 8 further signifies how we are empowering our users with tools that optimize their jobs content in unique and different ways besides postings alone,” said Carmen Doherty, vice president, director of SmartPost.

SmartPost 8 not only has the largest reach and sourcing destinations on the market, it also places a real value proposition on jobs optimization and global visibility. Users will also be able to leverage SmartPost 8’s distribution technology across their company’s employment news and hiring events through Web 2.0 enabled tools and on social networks.

“SmartPost 8 has been a huge success with our partners by adding another layer of strategic and competitive differentiation,” said Shawna Berthold, vice president, director of marketing. “The enhancements inside SmartPost 8 provide them additional footing to win critical business for their company.”

SmartPost 8 also boasts many new features:

• Built in social sourcing capabilities
• Simple, one step posting process
• Integrated translation services
• Enhanced inventory, contract and subscription management and alerts
• A “Favorites” section so recruiters can quickly post to their most often used and best performing sourcing destinations
• Mobile-friendly expense tracking and approval management

To complement the release, SmartPost.com has also been completely revamped to match the updated look of the SmartPost 8 interface. The new site directly speaks to the three distinct audience profiles that SmartPost serves: corporate employers who use SmartPost’s technology to maximize their job posting and sourcing strategies and who value ROI metrics; job board and media partners who have the opportunity to get in front of the largest reach and network in the industry; and for talent management and ATS solution providers who are looking to incorporate the Best-in-Class sourcing and job distribution technology.

ABOUT SMARTPOST
SmartPost, from Bernard Hodes Group, optimizes any organization’s recruitment marketing investment with a software solution that uniquely combines innovative job posting and sourcing technology with customer service and strategic consulting. The thousands of options inside SmartPost’s job distribution channels offer the greatest reach in the industry, including posting opportunities only available to SmartPost clients through strong media partnerships. SmartPost can recommend the most effective job boards, communities and affinity sites, which along with its one-stop billing system and industry-leading descriptive, accurate metrics enrich recruitment management and enhance decision-making. SmartPost delivers improved recruiting results and bottom-line ROI. SmartPost is available from www.SmartPost.com and through leading ATS/TMS systems.

ABOUT BERNARD HODES GROUP
Bernard Hodes Group (www.hodes.com) offers innovative solutions and strategies to help companies find, keep and engage the best possible talent. Partnering with clients, Hodes offers a full array of integrated solutions, including: recruitment communications and support, strategic planning, hiring process assessments, and staffing technology (www.SmartPost.com). Headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe, Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (www.omnicomgroup.com) – a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.