Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Groupware for Creative and Design Firms, Has Released version 8.5 with Flash Features, Improvements for Financial Reporting, and Updates for Mac OS X Leopard


Anthem AZ - December 4, 2007 - Creative Manager Inc. (http://www.Creative-Manager.com), provider of Creative Manager Pro software, has released version 8.5 of its flagship product, featuring conversions of key features to Flash, Improvements for Financial Reporting, and updates for Mac OS X Leopard.

The last update of Creative Manager Pro optimized the Ad Agency software to best work with Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch. As the lightest computers running the Mac OS, the iPhone and iPod Touch are the perfect tools for the Ad Agency manager who needs to check on the work of the team.

By using the integrated Safari browser of the iPhone and iPod Touch, clients of Creative Manager Pro can easily review the status of projects and contact clients on the go. Designers and other staff can also enter timesheets anywhere they can get use the iPhone and iPod Touch.

"We're on top of technology, never behind it" boasted Ron Ause about the last update, Creative Manager's director of marketing. "And we make it work for our clients - not the other way around. We Listen! When our clients say that they need something, we're there!"

This month's update gives clients of Creative Manager Pro increases in speed and usability. By converting features from html to Adobe's Flash, the system is more intuitive, more responsive and easier to use than any other system of its kind. Further details of the update may be found at http://Creative-Manager.com/PressRls_071204a.asp

As always with Creative Manager Inc.'s products, no installation or conversion are necessary, and all updates are at no cost to users of Creative Project Manager and Creative Manager Pro. All client logins and vendor logins are always free.

"Technology, implemented right can help you grow your firm by leaps and bounds," said Ause. "It's important to make sure that the people who've designed your software understand your business. Do you want geeks telling you how to run your business? Or consultants with years of industry experience?"

Creative Manager Pro continues to invest, adding new features that work with Apple's latest Mac OS X Leopard Unix-based Operating System and Microsoft Windows.

All updates are deployed using Creative Manager's own Auto-Updater, which allows them to deploy updates to all hosted sites, and to clients' servers at any time. Says Ause, "We can deploy a change to the program in hours - even minutes! Our competitors take months or years to get to their list. 'We're Always Listening!'"

Creative Manager Pro goes beyond costing to offer full Project Management, CRM, Digital Asset Management, billing and accounting, and Extranet capabilities.

Creative Manager Pro (at www.Creative-Manager.com), is the only Ad Agency software and Project Management Software for the Creative Design industry, created exclusively for design firms, ad agencies, in-house creative/MarCom departments, and creative service firms. It is a web-based integrated project management software and job tracking solution which streamlines the entire firm, from developing new business, to staffing, managing, and executing projects through to accounting and financial reporting.

Creative Manager Pro is a full-featured, intuitive system which makes project and ad agency management a breeze. Creative Manager Pro supports Customer Relationship Management, Document Management, Shared Calendaring, Accounting and much more. Because it is web-based, there is nothing to install and it can be set up in a very short time. It works with both PC and Macintosh from any location over any connection. It may also be installed locally on the client's own servers. All options include training and support to ensure that clients are up and running quickly.

Among the many features of Creative Manager Pro:
- Graphically view your firm's metrics - manage your firm by the numbers.
- Manage Contacts and Leads
- Create Project Schedules, Calendars and Manage Tasks
- Take your contacts and calendar on the road with iCal, AddressBook & Outlook
- Approve Timesheets, Purchasing, Billing and Budgets
- Review and Approve Artwork Online
- Store and Manage Digital Assets
- Manage and Balance the Books
- Free client and vendor access to streamline workflow.
- Quick startup/import from Clients & Profits, Adman and other systems
- Full-featured CRM (Client Relationship Management)
- Extranet capabilities
- Manage media with an interface with Strata
- Charting of important industry metrics and firm statistics

Take a test drive at www.Creative-Manager.com

The team members at Creative Manager, Inc. have been leaders in ad agency software and project management software for the creative industry and on the Mac OS for over 26 years. They provide their creative clients with two major offerings: Creative Project Manager and Creative Manager Pro. Both programs work seamlessly with the Mac OS and Windows.

Creative Manager Pro is a registered mark of Creative Manager, Inc.

Contact Info:
Ron Ause rona@Creative-Manager.com
Creative Manager, Inc.
800.203.7684 x3051
http://www.Creative-Manager.com

mailto:support@Creative-Manager.com
http://www.Creative-Manager.com
800.203.7684

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