Summit Publishing Company’s Packaging World Joins JAZD Markets to Launch B2B Packaging Directory

Packaging World Marketplace, going live in Fall 2010, will offer comprehensive buyer guidance and vendor information for packaging decision makers

Andover, MA., (August 19, 2010)JAZD Markets, the leader in online B2B directory-driven marketplace platforms, announced the addition of Chicago-based Packaging World, the leading packaging trade publication, as the exclusive packaging marketplace partner. The Packaging World Marketplace will provide brand owners and packaging industry professionals with an in-depth buyers guide and vendor directory as an optimum resource for conducting due diligence when making investments in packaging equipment, materials, technology and related services.

"We are elated to work with JAZD Markets,” offered Joe Angel, VP/Summit Publishing and Publisher of Packaging World, “to create a customized online packaging vendor directory that will deliver great value to buyers and sellers alike. This is a natural extension to the Packaging World brand and will provide our audience with a powerful venue for research and information.”

Packaging World Marketplace, powered by JAZD Markets, will deliver supplier and product information, comparisons, reviews, videos, downloadable research and the ability to network with peers. Debuting in Fall 2010, an unlimited universe of packaging professionals will be able to utilize this decision making tool to source their next packaging supplier.

“We are thrilled to partner with Packaging World as the premier leader in the packaging space,” said Jamie Bedard, founder and CEO at JAZD Markets. “Exceptional packaging knowledge and a history of editorial integrity will provide packaging professionals with a comprehensive, authoritative resource tool.”

About JAZD Markets, Inc.
JAZD Markets is the leading business to business, directory-driven marketing-as-a-service (MaaS) company for B2B publishers, advertisers and marketing managers. JAZD marketplaces combine directory placement, lead generation, SEO, content integration, behavioral marketing, social media, advertising and vertical search into a proven product marketing platform. Over a half-million buyers and decision makers rely on JAZD marketplaces – HealthTechPharmaTech, Chemical Yellow Pages, CommTech, HotelWorld Network Marketplace, SupplyTech, ProcessFlowDirect, and TechDirect - to find the right products. Stop searching and start finding B2B solutions with JAZD Markets.

About Summit Publishing Company
Chicago-based Summit Publishing Company is an integrated media publisher offering business information for packaging professionals. Publications include flagship monthly Packaging World, Healthcare Packaging, Packaging World’s PACK EXPO Showcase, Contract Packaging and Shelf Impact!. Summit also owns GreenerPackage.com, a web resource for sustainable packagers. Summit Publishing Company produces webinars, workshops and conferences for packaging professionals.

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