First Research Executives Capturing Growing National Audience

Sales, marketing and accounting professionals look to First Research for expertise and insight on Internet radio and at prestigious industry forums this week.

RALEIGH, NC – November 6, 2006 – First Research Inc., the leading provider of Industry Intelligence, announced today that company officials have been invited to share their industry expertise in two prestigious industry conferences and on an Internet radio talk show this week. First Research president and co-founder Bobby Martin will appear as a guest on the weekly Internet talk show Sales Talk with Russ Lombardo today, November 6; and will be a featured speaker at the Chief Sales Executive Forum, November 10 in Naples, FL. First Research vice president of sales, Scott England, is presenting at the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Accounting Firm Marketing Forum, November 9 in New York, NY.

“At First Research we are always looking for new ways to support the success of sales and marketing teams and we are excited about the opportunity to share our expertise and best practices at these events,” said Bobby Martin, First Research president and co-founder.

During today’s weekly Internet talk show Sales Talk with Russ Lombardo, listeners are invited to hear Bobby Martin discuss the connection between knowing your customers and closing the deal. Russ Lombardo broadcasts live each Monday at 1pm Pacific (4pm Eastern) on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel. Tune in to listen at www.business.voiceamerica.com and get additional information at www.peaksalesconsulting.com/sales_talk_radio.htm .

On November 9, Scott England, First Research’s vice president of sales, will present at the AICPA’s Accounting Firm Marketing Forum with Jeff Scurry, leader of the National Proposal Center with Grant Thorton LLP. Together, they will share the importance of being client-centric in the session “What Makes a Winning Proposal.” This forum will cover the importance of strategic planning from firm-wide marketing and explore best practices for using information to gain a competitive edge. For more information visit: www.cpa2biz.com/CS2000/Products/CPA2BIZ/Accounting+Firm+Marketing+Forum.htm.

Further, Martin will join customer Ron Meaux, Microsoft’s U.S. industry sales manager, to present on the subject of “Industry Intelligence’s Impact on Sales” at the Chief Sales Executive Forum on November 10. The Chief Sales Executive Forum encourages sales professionals to leverage resources beyond the traditional techniques in order to extend one’s sales reach and strengthen the impact of their selling efforts. For more information visit www.salesforums.com.

To learn more about the First Research’s participation in these and additional industry events and conferences, please visit: www.firstresearch.com/events.asp.

About First Research
First Research is the leading provider of Industry Intelligence Tools that help sales and marketing teams perform faster and smarter, open doors and close more deals. First Research performs the “heavy lifting” by analyzing hundreds of sources to create insightful and easy to digest Industry Intelligence that can be consumed very quickly to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business issues. Customers include leading companies in banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing and professional services such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and ADP. Used by more than 60,000 sales professionals, First Research can benefit any organization which has prospects in multiple industries. First Research is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information, visit www.firstresearch.com.

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Kristin W. Bear
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