O, Canada! Brand Networks Opens First International Engineering Hub in Toronto

BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Nov 20, 2012) - Brand Networks, the leading provider of integrated social software solutions and services for the world's most Liked brands, today announced it is expanding operations to Toronto, Ontario. Headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in New York, Rochester and Los Angeles, Brand Networks' expansion into the Greater Toronto Area will allow for accelerated hiring and growth in a market ripe with engineering talent.

"We've always realized that top engineering talent isn't limited to Silicon Valley," said Jamie Tedford, CEO, Brand Networks. "We've had amazing success building our technology hub in Rochester, New York by creating a talent pipeline from leading engineering programs at RIT and University of Rochester. The technology center of Canada's economy, Toronto is a natural progression for us as it is home to some of the best and brightest software engineers and mobile developers."

One of just twelve companies named to Facebook's Strategic Preferred Marketing Developer program, Brand Networks delivers scalable, enterprise-ready, full-service social solutions that harness the power of the entire Facebook Platform -- Ads, Apps, Pages, and Insights -- to create authentic fan experiences, inspire brand advocacy, and drive more profitable customer relationships. Brand Networks is already working with some of the top brands in Canada, including TSN and American Express.

The company currently has 94 employees across offices, and has brought on 14 people to fill newly created positions in the last month alone. Brand Networks' momentum will continue to accelerate, particularly with the addition of a Toronto office to the roster.

"We are excited to have Brand Networks join our diverse technology community in the Greater Toronto Area, one of the top tech hubs in North America," said Gerald Pisarzowski, Vice President, Business Development, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance, which helps bring international enterprise to the Greater Toronto region. "Brand Networks works with an impressive roster of international companies and we look forward to seeing the developments of their continued success here in Canada."

Information about career opportunities with Brand Networks is available at brandnetworksinc.com/careers.

About Brand Networks
Brand Networks is the leading provider of integrated social software solutions and digital marketing services for the world's most "Liked" brands. As one of just twelve Facebook Strategic Preferred Marketing Developers, Brand Networks delivers scalable, enterprise-ready social applications that harness the power of the entire Facebook Platform -- Ads, Apps, Pages, and Insights -- to create authentic Fan experiences, inspire brand advocacy, and drive more profitable customer relationships. Brand Networks is headquartered in Boston, MA, with offices in Los Angeles, New York City, Rochester, and Toronto. For more information, please visit www.brandnetworksinc.com.