Next Generation Media Corporation, whose subsidiary, United Marketing Solutions, Inc., is a national leader in the multi-billion dollar direct mail industry and in franchising, today announced it has taken a number of significant steps to improve the quality and quantity of its franchises.
United Marketing Solutions has retained ZGurus, Inc.(TM), Carlsbad, California (http://www.zgurus.com) to assist in the recruitment and development of new franchises. ZGurus is one of the leading outsource firms in assisting franchise companies to meet their growth expectations.
The Company also announced that it has partnered with several well known Internet firms that provide directories of franchise and business opportunities to numerous potential franchise owners. Finally, Patricia E. Delosh, with significant franchise experience including as Senior Franchising Specialist for Dunkin’ Brands, Inc., has joined United Marketing Solutions to support franchise development. Ms. Delosh is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts and is a Certified Franchise Executive with the International Franchise Association.
“The quality and number of franchises are crucial to our financial growth. By adding these professionals and services to our team, we believe we have taken huge steps to improve our performance,” said Darryl Reed, CEO.
Established in 1997, Next Generation Media Corporation, through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, United Marketing Solutions, Inc., provides direct marketing products to a network of franchisees. These operate within exclusive territories. Products sold to small and medium sized businesses, service providers and professionals such as dentists, physicians and real estate agents include cooperative direct mail advertising, coupon booklets, image booklets, mailings to new families in any market, a restaurant marketing kit, and products for special events and grand openings.