AWeber Communications Named 2010 American Business AwardsSM Finalist

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AWeber Communications, a leading provider of web-based email marketing tools for small businesses, today announced that the company’s educational email marketing blog has been named a finalist in the Best Writing/Content category at The 2010 American Business Awards.

“Being recognized for our writing and content is a true testament to the value our educational initiatives provide small businesses and email marketers.”

The American Business Awards are the nation’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the United States are eligible to submit entries – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small. More than 2,700 entries from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted for consideration in more than 40 categories.

AWeber’s blog provides tutorials, case studies, articles, interviews and webinars in an effort to lead the way in moral, direct response marketing. Blog entries are designed to address different vertical markets, share customer campaigns, offer expert insight and relay best practices. The blog aims to modernize the way small businesses approach email by educating the novice and more advanced email marketer in ways to increase customer acquisition and retention rates through responsible, permission-based email marketing.

“We go to great lengths to ensure that we lead conversations about responsible email marketing,” said Tom Kulzer, CEO and founder of AWeber. “Being recognized for our writing and content is a true testament to the value our educational initiatives provide small businesses and email marketers.”

This year’s Stevie Award winners will be announced during the annual gala on Monday, June 21 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. More than 600 executives from across the United States are expected to attend. The event will benefit Oceana, the largest international organization focused on ocean conservation. The ceremonies will be broadcast on radio nationwide by the Business TalkRadio Network.

Members of the Awards' Board of Distinguished Judges & Advisors and specialized final judging committees will select Stevie Award winners from among Finalists in final judging that will continue through May 28. Finalists were chosen by business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May.

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of Finalists in all categories are available at www.stevieawards.com/aba.

About AWeber Communications

AWeber Communications helps businesses increase sales and profits through its suite of web-based email marketing tools. The privately held, debt-free company was founded in 1998. For more information, visit http://www.aweber.com.

About The Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at www.stevieawards.com.