Raleigh, NC, July 9, 2010 - - The Triangle AMA Chapter (www.triangleama.org) announced today that Centro, a technology and media services company headquartered in Chicago, IL and with an office in Chapel Hill, has joined the list of Bronze level sponsors. Centro’s sponsorship helps foster a community of people dedicated towards helping each other meet their career and professional development goals and needs.

Investments from Triangle AMA sponsors like Centro support monthly events with presentations from marketing leaders from across the nation, Special Interest Groups focusing on specific aspects of marketing, exclusive access to the chapter job board, training programs, and research from the AMA international website.

“It is a vital part of Centro’s mission to improve the advertising industry,” said Shawn Riegsecker, President and Founder of Centro. “We are delighted to support TAMA and facilitate insightful and meaningful dialogue among the interactive community in that region.” “We are excited to have Centro join us as a sponsor,” stated Troy Knight, VP of Sponsorships. “Centro not only has experience in the advertising arena in the RTP area, but also on a national level. Their experience in other large cities such as Los Angeles, NYC, Atlanta, and Denver will benefit the collaborative nature of TAMA’s information sharing and networking events. Their support, along with the support from our other sponsors, will be invaluable.”

About Centro
Centro, a technology and media services company, makes it easy and efficient for advertising agencies to buy online media with one point of contact. Powered by Transis, its proprietary automated media buying and execution technology, Centro streamlines the entire process of media buying and selling for hundreds of national advertisers and agencies across more than 11,000 media opportunities. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago with 12 offices nationwide, Centro has served over 350 agencies and more than 975 national and regional clients. Centro’s commitment to culture, innovation and great customer service has allowed it to receive many industry awards including Red Herring 100, Deloitte Technology Fast 500, Inc. 500 and Crain’s Best Places to Work award. For more information, visit www.centro.net.

About The Triangle Chapter of the AMA
The Triangle Chapter of the AMA is one of the largest professional groups in the area, chartered in 1981 and counting over 3,500 marketing professionals as supporters. Members represent companies and industries across the board from Fortune 500 executives, to small business owners, and from MBA candidates to collegiate students. Regular lunchtime seminars take place on the third Thursday of every month at Brier Creek Country Club, with other Special Interest Groups meeting on a wide array of marketing topics. Visit www.triangleama.org for more information.

About The American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association, one of the largest professional associations for marketers, has more than 30,000 members worldwide in every area of marketing. For over six decades, the AMA has been the leading source for information, knowledge sharing and development in the marketing profession. For more information, visit the AMA’s website at www.marketingpower.com.