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Meredith Mobley
Marketing Communications Coordinator
meredith.mobley@forrent.com
Phone: 757-351-7366
Fax: 757-961-4827 

ForRent.com launches free GPhone application

ForRent.com offers most comprehensive line of mobile products in multi-housing industry

NORFOLK, Va.-(June 29, 2009)-ForRent.com, anchor Web site of For Rent Media Solutions^TM, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, has launched a ForRent.com T-Mobile G1^TM (GPhone) application. The new application is the latest addition to For Rent’s comprehensive line of mobile marketing products for apartment seekers, including the ForRent.com text messaging product, mobile Web site and iPhone^TM application.

With ForRent.com’s free GPhone application, apartment seekers can browse through thousands of apartment listings nationwide. Users can also view apartment descriptions, videos, pictures, and floor plans, save their results, and contact the property. Consumers can use touchable map pins to click on a pin representing a property and go directly to the property’s page. From the map, apartment seekers can zoom in and out to get a clearer view of the property and its proximity to surrounding apartment communities.

The GPhone runs on the new Google Android operating system and applications are distributed in the Android Market, which opened to the public on October 22. Applications are only accessible through the GPhone phone, but can be previewed at the Android Market Web site.

“Mobile marketing is quickly spreading as a leading method of communication used to engage consumers,” says Terry Slattery, president of For Rent Media Solutions. “According to comScore Media Metrix, consumers downloaded 83 percent more mobile applications in March 2009 than in March 2008. We understand how much mobile Web impacts our consumers’ daily lives and will continue to explore opportunities with other mobile devices in the future.”

While the number of consumers downloading mobile applications continues to grow, comScore shows that, overwhelmingly, the preferred mode for accessing local content on a mobile device is through a mobile browser. In March 2008, 15.4 million mobile Web users accessed information via a mobile browser. By March 2009, that number jumped to 20.7 million. These numbers support the success seen by the ForRent.com mobile site. According to Omniture SiteCatalyst, an online business optimization company, the ForRent.com mobile site received more than 256,000 page views in May 2009.

The GPhone application adds to the already existing suite of mobile products offered to apartment seekers and solidifies ForRent.com as a leader in mobile marketing. Other mobile products include text messaging, launched in June 2007, the mobile Web site, launched in June 2008, and the iPhone application launched earlier this year.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 30,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 99 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55^TM Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com^TM.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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Meredith Mobley 
Marketing Communications Coordinator
meredith.mobley@forrent.com
Phone: 757-351-7366
Fax: 757-961-4827

ForRent.com and Homes.com partner to expand consumer housing options

ForRent.com is the exclusive provider of apartment listings for leading real estate Web site

NORFOLK, Va.-(June 10, 2009)-ForRent.com, anchor Web site for For Rent Media Solutions^TM, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments nationwide, and a division of Dominion Enterprises, will be the sole content provider of apartment rental properties on Homes.com. The exclusive partnership will provide additional exposure for property managers and offering multiple housing solutions for homeowners.

“During these economically challenging times, homeowners are seeking additional housing options,” said Terry Slattery, president of For Rent Media Solutions. “This partnership with Homes.com, our sister company, provides us with a great opportunity to further extend the reach of our apartment listings to one of the leading real estate Web sites. Ideally, this will create an opportunity for the homeowner seeking a variety of housing solutions in one location, allowing them to search for homes for sale, homes for rent and, now, apartments for rent.”

In April, Homes.com attracted nearly 2.3 million unique visitors, according to comScore Media Metrix. Those visitors can now find apartment listings on Homes.com by clicking on the Rentals tab, typing in their desired location, and selecting “Apartment Rentals.” Users can view apartment descriptions, online videos, photos, floor plans, interactive maps and have instant contact with thousands of ForRent.com communities.

“We are pleased to add ForRent.com’s apartment communities to Homes.com,” said Jason Doyle, Homes.com vice president and general manager. ”Choosing ForRent.com as Homes.com’s exclusive content provider is part of our continued effort to become the premier online destination for homebuyers, sellers, renters and real estate professionals. Expanding the Homes.com search experience with ForRent.com’s content provides a valuable resource for today’s renters.”

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., For Rent Media Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable apartment search from more than 30,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 99 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including After 55^TM Housing & Resource Guide, and Apartamentos Para Rentar^®. For Rent Media Solutions operates four additional Web sites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, and ParaRentar.com^TM.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises is a leading marketing services company serving the automotive, enthusiast and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, and employment industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, Web site design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 45 market-leading Web sites reaching more than 16.7 million unique visitors, and more than 450 magazines with a weekly circulation of 4.3 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 5,400 employees in more than 200 offices nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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Wendy Froehlich
Marketing Director
  Wendy.Froehlich@forrent.com
 Phone: 757-961-4695
Fax: 757-282-6015

For Rent Media SolutionsTM Promotes Corrine Beauregard to District Manager of Texas Region

Former General Sales Manager promoted to District Manager of the company’s Texas Region.

Norfolk, VA-(December 27, 2006) - For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartment communities nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, is pleased to announce the promotion of Corrine Beauregard to district manager of the company’s Texas region.

“Corrine is the ideal candidate for the Texas district manager position,” says Judy Gogol, vice president of sales for the eastern region and ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine. “She is an inspirational leader and has the ability to see the big picture. She is driven to take the Texas markets to the next level.”

In 2003, Corrine joined For Rent as a Sales Manager; she brought with her over 13 years of experience in the multi-family housing industry.  She quickly moved up to the position of General Sales Manager, where she used her management skills to consistently lead the Detroit For Rent Magazine^® office, while overseeing the Toledo market as well. Prior to joining For Rent, she was a very successful publisher of a Detroit apartment publication.

“I am honored to be chosen for this new role,” says Beauregard. “As the district manager, I plan on using my management skills acquired during my previous roles to leave a strong impact on the Texas region.”

Beauregard transitioned into her new role on November 13^th and has relocated to the Dallas area.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, For Rent Media Solutions^TM is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable search from over 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 85 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, as well as Senior Outlook^®, Para Rentar^®, Florida Condominium Sales and Rental Guide and Atlanta Townhome and Condominium Sales and Rental Guide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates five additional websites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^® ParaRentar.com^TM and FLCondoGuide.com.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises, headquartered in Norfolk, VA, is a leading media and information services company serving employment, real estate, recreation, and industrial markets in the United States.  The company has 503 paid and free magazine titles such as For Rent, Harmon Homes, The Employment Guide, Boat Trader, Cycle Trader and RV Trader with a combined weekly circulation of nearly 6 million; over 40 market-leading websites such as ForRent.com, Homes.com, and Traderonline.com reaching over 8 million monthly visitors; data capture and distribution businesses such as Dealer Specialties; and web services businesses across all the company’s industry categories.  The company has 6,600 employees nationwide and estimated 2006 annual revenue of $850 million.  For more information on Dominion Enterprises, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Wendy Froehlich
Marketing Director
  Wendy.Froehlich@forrent.com
 Phone: 757-961-4695
Fax: 757-282-6015

For Rent Media Solutions^TM Introduces ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine to the Connecticut Market

ForRent.com- The Magazine expands to Connecticut, offering an additional resource for property managers looking to advertise apartments for rent

Norfolk, VA-(December 14, 2006) - For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartment communities nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, is proud to announce the launch of ForRent.com- The Magazine in Connecticut. The magazine hit the stands on November 20^th.

“I am particularly excited about the launch of ForRent.com- The Magazine in Connecticut,” says Anita Williams, regional manager for ForRent.com-The Magazine. “This will be the first statewide launch since the magazine debuted in 2005. We are excited to offer this product to the entire Connecticut market and expect to receive excellent feedback from property managers and apartment seekers.”

ForRent.com- The Magazine is the newest publication offered by For Rent Media Solutions. This free, monthly magazine offers a variety of apartments for rent in Connecticut. Every apartment listing in this magazine is accompanied by a link to that apartment community’s page on the For Rent website. Apartment seekers can also find ForRent.com- The Magazine in Birmingham, Ala., and Nashville, Tenn., as well as Raleigh, Charlotte and the Triad area of North Carolina.

“I am extremely excited to join For Rent Media Solutions and assist with the launch of ForRent.com- The Magazine in Connecticut,” says Andrew Harrison, general sales manager for ForRent.com- The Magazine in Connecticut. “In my previous position as a property manager, I had the opportunity to advertise with For Rent Media Solutions, using their print and internet combination. I think ForRent.com- The Magazine offers a product unlike any product offered in the industry and I am honored to have the opportunity to share that with potential clients.”

The print and internet combination has proven to be beneficial to ForRent.com- The Magazine markets. From January 2006, a month after the arrival of ForRent.com-The Magazine in Raleigh, N.C., to November 2006, LEADS^TM for print and internet advertisers have increased by over 350 percent compared to LEADS of those who use online advertising only.

Apartment seekers can find ForRent.com- The Magazine at Wal-Mart, Big Y, A&P, ShopRite, Price Chopper, Waldbaums, Hollywood Video, Wild Oats and other high-traffic locations. The first issue will open at 52 pages, with more advertisers expected to be added.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, For Rent Media Solutions^TM is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable search from over 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 85 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including Senior Outlook^®, Para Rentar^®, Florida Condominium Sales and Rental Guide and Atlanta Townhome and Condominium Sales and Rental Guide. For Rent Media Solutions operates five additional websites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, ParaRentar.com^TM and FLCondoGuide.com.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises, headquartered in Norfolk, VA, is a leading media and information services company serving employment, real estate, recreation, and industrial markets in the United States.  The company has 503 paid and free magazine titles such as For Rent, Harmon Homes, The Employment Guide, Boat Trader, Cycle Trader and RV Trader with a combined weekly circulation of nearly 6 million; over 40 market-leading websites such as ForRent.com, Homes.com, and Traderonline.com reaching over 8 million monthly visitors; data capture and distribution businesses such as Dealer Specialties; and web services businesses across all the company’s industry categories.  The company has 6,600 employees nationwide and estimated 2006 annual revenue of $850 million.  For more information on Dominion Enterprises, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Wendy Froehlich
Marketing Director
Wendy.Froehlich@forrent.com
Phone: 757-961-4695
Fax: 757-282-6015

For Rent Media SolutionsTM Promotes Ann Meisenheimer to Midwest North Regional Manager

Former general sales manager will be responsible for the sales efforts of 11 Midwestern markets

Norfolk, VA-(December 29, 2006) - For Rent Media Solutions, a leading apartment resource for searching apartment communities nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, is proud to announce the promotion of Ann Meisenheimer to Midwest North Regional Manager. She will oversee the sales efforts of the following markets: Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Lafayette, Lexington, Pittsburg and Toledo.

“It is an honor to have this opportunity to be a part of such a progressive company, in an ever transitional industry,” said Meisenheimer. “I am thrilled to be working with our talented Senior Management Team and the successful Midwest North Region.”

Meisenheimer joined For Rent Media Solutions in 1998 when she was hired as a general sales manager to launch the For Rent Media Solutions office in Chicago.  Prior to joining For Rent, she was the publisher of a Chicago apartment magazine.  Ann is a four time For Rent Media Solutions President’s Club winner. The President’s Club award is given to For Rent’s most outstanding employees, acknowledging them for their sales efforts. Meisenheimer was also awarded Best Overall Operation in 2004, the 2004 Internet City of the year and Best Overall Administrative City in 2005.

“Ann is a tremendous leader and has a dedication and passion to drive the success of For Rent Media Solutions,” says Judy Gogol, vice president of sales for the eastern region. “I am certain she will continue to build a very successful career with the company.”

Meisenheimer lives in Chicago and is expected to transition into her new role on January 1, 2007.

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, For Rent Media Solutions^TM is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable search from over 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM-The Magazine, and publishes 85 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, including Senior Outlook^®, Para Rentar^®, Florida Condominium Sales and Rental Guide and Atlanta Townhome and Condominium Sales and Rental Guide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates five additional websites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, ParaRentar.com^TM and FLCondoGuide.com.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises, headquartered in Norfolk, VA, is a leading media and information services company serving employment, real estate, recreation, and industrial markets in the United States.  The company has 503 paid and free magazine titles such as For Rent, Harmon Homes, The Employment Guide, Boat Trader, Cycle Trader and RV Trader with a combined weekly circulation of nearly 6 million; over 40 market-leading websites such as ForRent.com, Homes.com, and Traderonline.com reaching over 8 million monthly visitors; data capture and distribution businesses such as Dealer Specialties; and web services businesses across all the company’s industry categories.  The company has 6,600 employees nationwide and estimated 2006 annual revenue of $850 million.  For more information on Dominion Enterprises, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact:
Wendy Froehlich
Marketing Director
  Wendy.Froehlich@forrent.com
Phone: 757-961-4695
Fax: 757-282-6015

For Rent Media SolutionsTM Partners with ESPRE Solutions and MDS, LLC., becoming the first apartment listing service to offer streaming video to clients

Norfolk, VA-(November 16, 2006) - For Rent Media Solutions^TM, a leading apartment resource for searching apartments for rent nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, is excited to announce the launch of Community Theater^TM on their ForRent.com website.

ForRent.com, which lists over 50,000 apartments nationwide,  has been working closely with ESPRE solutions, a Dallas-based media solutions and technology company with a revolutionary and patented video compression technology, as well as MDS, a Dallas area video distribution company, to offer this new service to ForRent.com customers.

“At For Rent Media Solutions, we believe in marketing apartment communities through the combination of print and internet with cutting edge technology,” says Amanda Hiller, general manager of ForRent.com. “The ForRent.com website was recently chosen as a leading Internet Listing Service by readers of Multi-Housing News magazine. By offering Community Theater, a streaming video product, to ForRent.com customers, the site is creating the opportunity for property managers to generate more LEADS^TM for their apartment community, keeping them ahead of their competition.”

The initial launch of Community Theater was in the Seattle market with a national roll-out starting today. Community Theater is a streaming video package that offers ForRent.com clients: streaming custom video for their community; which can be shown on the For Rent website as well as the management company’s site, professional voice over, production and editing, and a video e-mail brochure to send to prospects for follow up. This package is delivered through the ESPRE playerless player, which requires no video downloading.

“We are extremely excited to be a part of this launch with our partner MDS,” states Pete Ianace, president and CEO of ESPRE. “ForRent.com is one of the premier Internet Listing Services (ILS) for apartment communities and we are delighted to provide the core technology behind MDS’ unique, turnkey video virtual tour solutions.”

About For Rent Media Solutions^TM

Headquartered in Norfolk, VA, For Rent Media Solutions^TM is a division of Dominion Enterprises. As the multi-family housing solution for apartment seekers, property/apartment managers and owners, For Rent Media Solutions provides superior products, outstanding customer service, and tangible results.  For Rent Media Solutions is a leading resource for choosing your next apartment for rent, townhouse, condo, duplex, efficiency, studio or loft and provides a free customizable search from over 50,000 apartment listings nationwide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates For Rent Magazine^®, as well as ForRent.com^TM- The Magazine, and publishes 85 magazines covering more than 190 markets nationwide, as well as Senior Outlook^®, Apartamentos Para Rentar^®, Florida Condominium Sales and Rental Guide and Atlanta Town home and Condominium Sales and Rental Guide.  For Rent Media Solutions operates five additional websites: ForRent.com^®, SeniorOutlook.com^TM, CorporateHousing.com^®, ParaRentar.com^TM and FLCondoGuide.com.  For Rent Media Solutions is a company dedicated to the needs of the apartment industry, bringing prospective residents and apartment communities together.

About Dominion Enterprises

Dominion Enterprises, headquartered in Norfolk, VA, is a leading media and information services company serving employment, real estate, recreation, and industrial markets in the United States.  The company has 503 paid and free magazine titles such as For Rent, Harmon Homes, The Employment Guide, Boat Trader, Cycle Trader and RV Trader with a combined weekly circulation of nearly 6 million; over 40 market-leading websites such as ForRent.com, Homes.com, and Traderonline.com reaching over 8 million monthly visitors; data capture and distribution businesses such as Dealer Specialties; and web services businesses across all the company’s industry categories.  The company has 6,600 employees nationwide and estimated 2006 annual revenue of $850 million.  For more information on Dominion Enterprises, visit http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.

About MDS

MDS’s primary focus is to provide the first practical approach to allow any web application to take full advantage of video — both live and on- demand. Using our one-click video publishing technologies, any website can provide their users the power of live and streaming video for applications like classified advertising, online yellowpages, online dating services, on- demand feature length movies, video blogging, corporate sales and training. The MDS solution lets any website provide their end-users with simple methods to produce digital video presentations to show and sell products. MDS uses a wavelet-based compression system that is compatible with PC’s, Macs and Linux computers, requires no software installation, and provides superior quality and bandwidth management. The MDS system has integrated Digital Rights Management to ensure that content can’t be copied or distributed without the owner’s permission. And MDS videos are significantly smaller then Quicktime, WMV, MPEG or Flash at the same quality levels. For more information, visit http://www.bettervideo.com/ .

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