Web-Based Software targets creative design industry.

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Ad agency and project management software, Creative Manager Pro v7.3.1, streamlines entire firm, from developing new business, to staffing, managing, and executing projects, through to accounting and financial reporting. Version includes calendar integration with Mac OS X iCal, as well as support for international locations, project profitability analysis reports, printable job jacket, and ability to filter estimates by service.



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Creative Manager Pro, Ad Agency Software and Project Management Software for Creative and Design firms, released today version 7.3.1


with enhancements for the Calendar with its link to the Mac OS X iCal, International locations, Printable Job Jackets and more.

Lakewood NJ-based Creative Manager, Inc., provider of Creative Manager Pro, announced today the release of version 7.3.1, providing enhancements for the integrated Calendar and its iCal link, added support for international locations, new Project Profitability Analysis reports, a Printable Job Jacket and the ability to Filter Estimates by Service.

No installation or conversion will be necessary, and the update is free to all users of Creative Manager Pro and Creative Project Manager.

Ron Ause, Director of Marketing for Creative Manager, Inc., said "Improving the synchronization with iCal is only half of this calendar's upgrade. We're setting our users up for the upcoming integration with Outlook. Whether you use a Mac, or use a PC. We've got you covered."

The enhancements for the integrated Calendar are specifically geared toward the integration with the Mac OS X iCal, as well as the upcoming integration with Outlook. Users of Creative Manager Pro currently sync with iCal seamlessly, allowing them to take their contacts on the road with their PowerBooks, and even their Palm PDA's. The next release will sync with Outlook.

With new Recurrence Options, users will have far greater flexibility in setting up recurring events. International language settings are now part of Creative Manager Pro. Users can now select different nationalities to change the date and number formats on printed reports. Our European customers can now print invoices with their native currency and date formats.

The new Project Profitability can be subtotaled by Client, Office, Campaign, Account Manager and Project Type. The Printable Job Jacket is available with all of the detail of the job on one form.

When asked about the new features, Ause said "Investing in the creative and design industry is what we've been doing all along, and we'll continue to invest. Ad agencies are dropping their current software to use Creative Manager Pro. It's just that good."

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 single day. 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, Inc. is based in Lakewood NJ, with offices at 111 Madison Avenue Lakewood NJ 08701 800.203.7684 www.Creative-Manager.com

Contact Info:

Ron Ause rona@Creative-Manager.com

Creative Manager, Inc.

800.203.7684 x3051

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