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Business traveler tips from Linhart PR This past Tuesday, Dawn and I headed to sunny Los Angeles for a client meeting. While the forecast in L.A. called for 75 degree temperatures and sunshine, the forecast in Denver was not so springy – up to 18 inches of snow in the Denver Metro area. March is, after all, historically one of the snowiest months of the year in Denver. to read more, visit: http://www.linhartpr.com/dialogue/?p=1067 ... View more

Southwest Airlines Cargo is proud to announce it was recognized for its excellence in air cargo for the sixth straight year, being named “Airline of the Year” by the Express Delivery & Logistics Association (XLA). Southwest Airlines has placed on XLA’s Airline of the Year list for nine consecutive years. In addition, Southwest Airlines Cargo won XLA’s award for Excellence in Web Site and Technology. The award follows Southwest Cargo’s redesign of its website. In November 2008, Southwest Cargo launched a new and improved site, swacargo.com, which offers easy, one-click navigation and real-time flight status, along with shipment tracking. To top it off, Southwest Airlines Cargo also was named Carrier of the Year by the Airforwarders Association.  AFA members voted on the Airforwarders Association member carrier with the best ontime performance, Customer Service, problem resolution, claims handling, technology support, service options, and overall value.  Southwest was chosen in each category as the clear winner among association members.  “Our amazing people have done it again!  We’re honored to accept these awards earned by the dedicated Cargo, Operations, and Ramp Employees across our system,” said Matt Buckley, Senior Director of Southwest Airlines Cargo. “Southwest Cargo Customers count on our Employees to consistently deliver reliable, ontime, and friendly service.  We are determined to win the hearts of our Customers as we strive for continuous improvement in our overall experience and value.” The XLA Awards are based on an annual survey of association members who use the services of commercial passenger airlines for their express deliveries around the world.  Southwest took top honors in 2002, 2003, and 2005 through 2009, and finished second in the rankings in 2001 and 2004.   Founded in 1976, XLA is a nonprofit association whose members include large firms with global delivery networks and smaller businesses with strong regional delivery networks.  The association represents the interest of the air courier and express delivery industry by communicating positions to legislative and regulatory officials.  In addition, they provide a forum for the exchange of information regarding trends and developments within the industry, and they promote the use of air courier and express services. The Airforwarders Association is an alliance of Indirect Air Carriers, Cargo Airlines, and affiliated businesses located throughout the global transportation community. Southwest Airlines Cargo is recognized as an industry leader, winning numerous awards for ontime performance, value, Customer Service, and communication.  Southwest Airlines Cargo currently serves more than 70 cities and has more than 200 million pounds of available cargo lift per month.  Based in Dallas, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has a fleet of 500+ Boeing jets and has nearly 35,000 Employees systemwide.  For more information, visit www.swacargo.com.           ... View more

DALLAS, March 25 – Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has been named Official Airline of the National Hispanic PR Conference to be held May 10-13 in Dallas.  The gathering of more than 400 public relations professionals hopes to foster discussion of new trends and common needs of Hispanic audiences. "Southwest Airlines believes this is a great opportunity to openly discuss the emergence of new markets and how to best create effective and relevant communication strategies for those audiences," said Olga Romero, Bilingual Communications Specialist for Southwest.  "We are proud the National Hispanic PR Conference will be held in our hometown, Dallas, and hope for great conversation not only about the mission of the conference, but also about Dallas as a destination suited for grand events." Southwest Airlines' headquarters in the city of Dallas supports more than 5,000 Employees based in or near Dallas Love Field airport. To register attendance for the conference, please visit www.hispanicprconference.com and for the best deals in travel, visit www.southwest.com. "Southwest Airlines' sponsorship of our industry's first-ever conference is itself an endorsement, not just of the terrific niche work our industry does in Hispanic public relations, but of diversity," said Manny Ruiz, President of the Hispanic PR Conference. "We're truly delighted to work with a company that is not only based in Dallas, the home for our first national conference, but that practices what it preaches about diversity." After more than 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines, the nation's leading low fare carrier, continues to stand above other airlines—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service.  Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience with all premium leather seats and plenty of legroom.  Southwest Airlines, the nation's largest carrier in terms of domestic passengers enplaned, currently serves 68 cities in 35 states. Southwest currently operates more than 3,200 flights a day and has nearly 35,000 Employees systemwide. http://www.southwest.com ... View more

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., March 23 /PRNewswire/ -- TECOM Industries, Inc. today announced that its customer, Row 44 (Westlake Village, CA), a provider of airborne broadband connectivity, will install TECOM Industries' KuStream™ 1000 antenna system on Southwest Airlines' commercial fleet.  In January 2010, Southwest Airlines announced plans to equip more than 500 aircraft with Row 44's In-flight Broadband Connectivity System. The KuStream 1000 antenna system enables the Row 44 In-flight Broadband Connectivity System to provide passengers with live entertainment and communication, including high data rate applications such as full Internet access, VoIP services, cell phone roaming (via pico-cells in markets with appropriate regulation) and live television using IPTV.  The KuStream 1000 is a joint development effort of TECOM Industries and QEST Quantenelektronische Systeme GmbH of Germany.  QEST contributed core RF components such as the antenna aperture and the polarization control module, with TECOM contributing systems engineering, antenna positioning and control subsystems, product qualification, certification and after-sale support. Arsen Melconian, President of TECOM, said: "This selection by Row 44 validates our technical approach and is an acknowledgement of the hard work accomplished by the development team, our partner QEST, and all the major vendors.  I am extremely pleased about this installation and this is a major event for TECOM." "After careful evaluation, Row 44 selected the TECOM KuStream antenna system," said John Guidon, CEO of Row 44.  "We are pleased to have them as our supplier for the Southwest Airlines program." The KuStream 1000 has received FCC licensing for airborne transmit and receive.  TECOM has completed the requirements for environmental qualification of the KuStream 1000 and has appliedfor FAA Parts Manufacture Approval. About TECOM Industries, Inc. TECOM Industries, Inc., part of Smiths Interconnect, is a leader in innovative design and manufacturing of high performance antennas and antenna systems for the aerospace, defense and commercial wireless applications.  TECOM's antenna systems meet challenging RF requirements in telemetry, electronic warfare and broadband communications in the most demanding and severe environments.  As a key partner to blue chip customers, the TECOM team is adept at development and production of high volume antenna systems with excellent quality, reliability and on-time delivery.  TECOM is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.  For more information visit our web site at www.tecom-ind.com. About Smiths Interconnect Smiths Interconnect http://www.smithsinterconnect.com is a recognised leader in technically differentiated electronic components and sub-systems providing signal, power and microwave solutions.  Our products connect, protect and control critical systems for wireless communications, aerospace, defence, space, medical, rail and industrial markets.  It is part of Smiths Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components.  Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries. KuStream™ is a registered trademark of TECOM Industries, Inc. Media Contact     Camille Cox     OnRamp Communications     805.391.0378     camille@onrampcomm.com SOURCE TECOM Industries, Inc. ... View more

We’ve told you about all the weird stuff that you can bring on the plane, but now that the spring weather has arrived across most of the country it’s time for a little practical advice. Bringing your bicycle with you on our next trip isn’t just earth friendly, but it will save you big bucks if you can bypass the rental car counter. Sure it’s not totally possible to bike everywhere, but if you’re a fan of two wheels, here’s a rundown of which airlines are eager to take that Schwinn off your hands and stash it in the luggage hold. · Southwest Airlines At this point you should really know that Southwest Airlines has a thing for bags—have you seen their newest commercial?—and they love bicycles too. Bikes can be checked as luggage for free as long as they don’t have motors or other features that promote laziness. However, you need to pack it up in a box within the 62-inch sizing limit, and it has to weigh less than 50 pounds. to read more, visit: http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/3/21/214640/242/travel/Have%20Bike,%20Will%20Travel%20::%20A%20Guide%20to%20Airline%20Fees%20and%20Policies%20for%20Bikes#postcomment ... View more

In 2006 the responsibility of Southwest Airlines' social media efforts fell into my lap. I knew nothing about social media at the time - I didn't read blogs, Twitter didn't even exist, and I playfully mocked a couple of ex-boyfriends who were on MySpace. But, with my new assignment, I had no choice but to make it part of my life. So I did the only reasonable thing. I locked myself in my office every night with a bottle of wine and tried to figure it out. And, like my first Phish concert, I discovered an amazing world that I hadn't previously known existed. to read more of the amazing Paula Berg, visit: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paula-berg/4-tips-for-measuring-soci_b_493882.html ... View more

from Things with Wings  by Christopher Fotos My colleague Benet Wilson tweeted her discovery of Orlando (Fla.) International Airport's Facebook page, a slice of social media that I think is a real winner for airports.   to read more, visit:  http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/blogs/commercial_aviation/ThingsWithWings/index.jsp?plckController=Blog&plckScript=blogScript&plckElementId=blogDest&plckBlogPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a7a78f54e-b3dd-4fa6-ae6e-dff2ffd7bdbbPost%3abd739d90-8288-41fb-b81f-a73077881489 ... View more

‘Our employees are our number 1 customers’. How many CEO’s are saying that about their employees? Many, right? But how many truly live up to those words? In a way that their workers will acknowledge that? “Southwest Airlines”, according to Mallory Messina, Culture Ambassador at Southwest. to read more, visit: http://digiredo.wordpress.com/2010/03/15/sxsw-2010-the-future-of-corporate-culture-at-southwest-airlines/ ... View more

Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) is offering Customers who fly within California a chance to spring toward an award ticket with double the rewards for flights between Mar. 11 and May. 26, 2010, just by booking and flying to or from Southwest’s nine California Airports. Members must register for the promotion, then book their qualifying flights by April 6, 2010 for travel by May 26th.  To register and learn more about this promotion, including terms and conditions of this limited-time offer, CLICK HERE.  Not a Rapid Reward Member? Click Here to enroll and be automatically registered in the promotion! It is fast and easy to earn free travel through Rapid Rewards.  Rapid Rewards Members earn credits by flying or using the program’s Preferred Partners.  It takes just eight roundtrips, or 16 credits, to qualify for an Award.  However, Members can accelerate their earnings by using the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards Credit Card from Chase, doing business with any of the airline’s other Preferred Partners, or by purchasing Southwest’s Business Select fares when flying.  Plus, once it’s earned, Southwest Airlines allows the Member to transfer the Award to anyone.  The Award is free but subject to the U.S. government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 roundtrip. Southwest Airlines operates more than 350 daily flights within California, carrying 68 percent of all air travelers in the Golden State, more than any other airline. Our nine California destinations include San Francisco (SFO), Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, Burbank, Ontario, Los Angeles (LAX), Orange County, and San Diego. After 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other low fare carriers—offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service.  Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience, with all leather seats, all Boeing 737 jets.  Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, currently serving 68 cities in 35 states.  Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,200 flights a day and has nearly 35,000 Employees systemwide. to read more, visit: southwest.com  ... View more

Southwest Airlines Cargo was recognized as the top airline in the world in Air Cargo World's annual Air Cargo Excellence (ACE) Survey released today. Rated against 84 airlines, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) earned the highest overall airline score, led all airlines in the Performance and Value categories, and received the highest honor, the Diamond Award. The Air Cargo Excellence Survey, established five years ago and published annually by Air Cargo World, acknowledged Southwest Airlines Cargo for achievements in air cargo excellence in four key areas:  Customer Service, Performance, Information Technology, and Value. "Customers rely on our Southwest Airlines Cargo Employees to deliver," said Matt Buckley, Senior Director of Southwest Airlines Cargo. "We appreciate that our dedication to excellence continues to be recognized." The ACE rankings are based on a survey conducted by Air Cargo World of more than 300 members of the airline and freight forwarding industries. Southwest Airlines Cargo is proud to serve more than 70 cities and have more than 200 million pounds of available cargo lift per month. www.swacargo.com SOURCE Southwest Airlines     Media Contact: Southwest Airlines Public Relations, +1-214-792-4847 ... View more

By SUSAN STELLIN The first new international airport in the United States in more than decade is set to open in May near Panama City, Fla., a community of 37,000 people on the state’s panhandle. That is no small feat given the environmental, regulatory and financial hurdles involved in building runways and terminals, as well as community opposition to planes flying overhead. to read more, visit:  http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/realestate/commercial/10airport.html?ref=business ... View more

MINNEAPOLIS - While they only fly direct to three cities from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Southwest Airlines may seem like a bit player compared with Delta Airlines' schedule. The low cost carrier has already forced their competition to change the way they do business. When they arrived last year with $50 non-stops to Chicago, Southwest Airlines forced their biggest rivals, United Airlines, American Airline and Northwest Airlines to compete on price. to read more, visit: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/southwest-airline-makes-mark-in-minn-march-7-2010 ... View more

Southwest Airlines (LUV) has been the revenue rock star as of late, and its February numbers are no exception. It’s like the sleeping bear has been awakened from a revenue-anemic sleep. Southwest has shown how the revenue game is played, with gains of 16 to 17 percent. to read more, visit: http://industry.bnet.com/travel/10005202/southwest-airlines-posts-large-revenue-gains-in-february/ ... View more

One year later, the "Southwest Effect'' appears to have taken hold in the Twin Cities. Just before the "no frills, no fees" carrier started flying from the Twin Cities to Chicago's Midway, one-way average air fare was $260 in the third quarter of 2008, according to Department of Transportation statistics. For the same quarter of 2009, statistics show that the average fare dropped more than 60 percent, to $101. And passenger numbers for all carriers on that route jumped 50 percent, to 3,365 per day. to read more, visit: http://www.startribune.com/business/86689742.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUqPk4DyCc75DiUiacyKUHDYaGEP7eyckcUX ... View more

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today that the Company flew 5.0 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in February 2010, a 2.3 percent decrease from the 5.1 billion RPMs flown in February 2009.  Available seat miles (ASMs) decreased 8.7 percent to 6.8 billion from the February 2009 level of 7.4 billion.  The load factor for the month was 73.9 percent, compared to 69.1 percent for the same period last year.  Weather-related flight cancellations during the month reduced the Company’s passenger revenues by an estimated $15 million.  For February 2010, passenger revenue per ASM is estimated to have increased in the 16 to 17 percent range as compared to February 2009. For the first two months of 2010, Southwest flew 10.5 billion RPMs, compared to 10.2 billion RPMs for the same period in 2009, an increase of 2.4 percent.  Available seat miles decreased 7.6 percent to 14.4 billion from the 2009 level of 15.6 billion.  The year-to-date load factor was 72.9 percent, compared to 65.8 percent for the same period last year.   This release, as well as past news releases on Southwest, are available online at southwest.com.              ... View more

The Internet is saturated with social networking sites. Facebook alone has over 200 million members. It’s no wonder that companies are using these mediums to reach their customers. The problem is that most companies don’t use this tool correctly—instead of listening to the customer, they use it to speak to themselves. Southwest Airlines is an example of a company who understands the value of listening to their customers. to read more, visit: http://blog.cult-branding.com/2010/03/feeling-the-luv-on-facebook/ ... View more

And while other cash-strapped carriers have started adding fees for checking a bag, Southwest will still carry two for free, earning from consumers and business the respect it touts with its stock ticker symbol: LUV. to read more, visit: http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/mostadmired/2010/snapshots/2068.html ... View more

Oscar was a tiny fellow who liked to walk the streets of Chicago on a leash. "But then he grew and grew and grew," Kimbell said. He topped out at an unhealthy 180 pounds before Kimbell got a better handle on his diet. These days his meals consist of roasted pumpkin mash, grapes, almonds, apples, watermelon and canned fruit. Dog treats are pretty tasty too, but his favorite snack is Southwest Airlines peanuts. to see Oscar in action, visit: http://www.dallasnews.com/video/dallasnews/hp/index.html?nvid=413241 ... View more

Southwest Airlines flight attendant Rich Counts takes the phrase "be happy in your work" sky-high. When a recent Southwest Airlines flight from Denver to California's San Jose International Airport was delayed an hour, Counts, an eight-year veteran, sensed the natives were restless. As the plane finally backed out of the gate, Counts grabbed the mike and started singing to soothe the savage beast. To the tune of the "Rawhide" theme song, he belted out: "Rollin', rollin,' rollin'; get this Boeing goin'; fly high, up in the night's clear sky; flyin' fast, flyin' high. Rolling, going, flying Southwest Airlines." to read more, visit:  http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_14482456 ... View more

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has been invited to speak at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation, & Defense Conference.  J.P. Morgan will be webcasting the audio presentation live, and a link to the webcast will be made available via the Investor Relations homepage on the Southwest Airlines web site.  Details of the audio webcast are as follows:               Date:            Tuesday, March 9, 2010          Time:            11:50 a.m. Eastern Time          Speaker:         Laura Wright, Senior Vice President Finance and Chief                      Financial Officer          Web Address:     www.southwest.com          Contact:         Investor Relations (214) 792-4415                To access the live audio webcast on the Investor Relations homepage, go to www.southwest.com and click on "Investor Relations" under the "About Southwest" menu at the bottom of the page.  A replay of the Southwest Airlines presentation will be available on the Events Calendar in the Investor Relations section of www.southwest.com.   Minimum Requirements to listen to broadcast: Windows Media Player software, downloadable free from http://www.microsoft.com, and at least a 56K bps connection to the Internet.  If you experience problems listening to the webcast, click on the help menu in the webcast browser SOURCE Southwest Airlines Co.     Media Contact: Investor Relations of Southwest Airlines Co., +1-214-792-4415 Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20040715/DATH028-a Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010718/SWNULOOK Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010724/SWALOGO Photo: AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org Photo: PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Web Site: http://www.southwest.com ... View more

Local Southwest Airline employees recently collected more than 500 men's, women's and children's coats and distributed them to three local charities. The Light House shelter in Annapolis was the recipient of more than 130 coats. to read more, visit: http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/lif/2010/02/28-46/My-Time-Southwest-Airlines-employees-give-back.html ... View more

Although it's already Day Three of the Disney World Resort Showcase, I didn't get a chance to cover the wonderful welcome reception thrown by Southwest Airlines on the first night as I slipped in a report on lunch with Cat Cora  to read more, visit: http://www.examiner.com/x-2200-Orlando-Theme-Parks-Examiner~y2010m2d9-Southwest-Airlines-throws-a-bash-at-Walt-Disney-World-Details-of-the-Resort-Showcase-welcome  ... View more

Southwest has caught a tailwind in these tough economic times. The all-coach, low-fare carrier is flying more passengers and making money while most big competitors struggle. to read more, visit: http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/airlines/southwest-ceo-talks-baggage-fees-economic-realities-overweight-celebrities/1075579  ... View more

By TOM BENNING / The Dallas Morning News tbenning@dallasnews.com After years of limited dining and retail options at Dallas Love Field, city officials released ambitious plans this week for an expanded menu as part of the airport's $519 million overhaul. to read more, visit: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/texassouthwest/stories/022610dnmetlovefood.3e65e1b.html ... View more

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Passengers may have ranked Logan International Airport near the bottom in customer satisfaction on a recent J.D. Power survey, but they’re flying out of Boston in increasing numbers, thanks to four new airlines. to read more, visit: http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/02/24/passenger_traffic_is_up_111_at_logan/ ... View more

Southwest Airlines offered a statement in response to today’s “no” vote by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) Airlines Division, representing more than 170 Southwest Airlines Stock Clerks: “We are disappointed that our hard-working Stock Clerks rejected the tentative agreement negotiated between the IBT and  Southwest Airlines, " said Mike Van de Ven, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Southwest Airlines. “As always, Southwest will respect the labor negotiation process and negotiate in good faith when the bargaining process resumes in an effort to seek a contract that is in the best interest of Employees, our Customers, our Shareholders, and our Company." The rejected tentative agreement was for a new, five-year contract through August 16, 2013. The current contract became amendable on August 16, 2008. In the last 13 months, Southwest has worked with five unions to bring labor agreements covering more than 30,000 Employees to a successful conclusion. Southwest Airlines Media Contact: 214/792-4847 ... View more

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Southwest Airlines has a new home in Philadelphia International. The airport unveiled a $45 million wing at Terminal E last week with seven new gates and a 500-seat holding area. to read more, visit: http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/item.aspx?ak=79947.blog&type=blog ... View more

Spigit, the leader in innovation management software for the enterprise, announced today that it is powering Southwest Airlines Idea Runway, an internal site designed to streamline innovation and collaboration among its more than 34, 000 employees. With the goal to identify and implement ideas that will generate revenue, reduce operating costs and enhance the customer experience, Southwest Airlines has selected Spigit so it can quickly capitalize on the innovation of its workforce. Spigit's advanced algorithm approach helps Southwest Airlines define, measure and analyze ideas that are submitted by employees, and determine how to best implement these ideas to quickly see a return on investment. Employee participation is encouraged through monthly and quarterly incentives for top participants and top-rated ideas. Once an idea is submitted, Spigit's algorithms assign value based on the idea generator's reputation, role within an organization, number of votes, and by the 360 degree feedback given by the community. Since Southwest Airlines' implementation of Idea Runway in September 2009, 98 percent of the ideas submitted have received responses and comments from other members of the community. "We are continually looking for new ways to deliver the best products and service possible to our customers; tapping into our employees' creativity, passion and energy is a critical element of this process. Spigit's software platform allows us to harness the collective intelligence of our organization," said Angela Vargo, manager of product development at Southwest Airlines. " Spigit's unique algorithm-based approach stood out to us as a unique way to discover the best ideas and solutions to potential issues, while encouraging cross-functional collaboration." Southwest Airlines has implemented InnovationSpigit, an enterprise platform that integrates social collaboration with traditional workflow and analytics. InnovationSpigit is driven by employees for topline and bottomline growth. "To stand out from the competition and maintain a leadership position, companies must innovate fast and capitalize on the right ideas emerging from all levels of the organization," said Paul Pluschkell, CEO and Co-Founder of Spigit. "We couldn't be more pleased than to be selected as the idea management company for Southwest Airlines, who has fundamentally altered the economics of the airline industry through continuous innovation." About Southwest Airlines After 38 years of service, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other low fare carriers -- offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the most productive airline in the sky and offers Customers a comfortable traveling experience. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded, currently serving 68 cities in 35 states. Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,100 flights a day and has nearly 35,000 Employees systemwide. About Spigit Spigit is the leading provider of purpose-built innovation software for the enterprise connecting employees, customers and business partners for idea management and innovation discovery. Using enterprise-grade social technology and behavioral science techniques, Spigit's software taps into the collective intelligence within an organization and transforms it into actionable, predictive information. By incorporating incentives, idea graduation, idea trading and real-time analytics, Spigit allows companies to get the most out of their key assets. Our technologies are used by the largest and most innovative companies in the world including: Pfizer, AT&T, Southwest Airlines, Allstate, AAA, and Lloyds TSB. Spigit currently powers innovation projects at numerous Fortune 2000 companies and has been named Best of Software Interop 2008 and is listed on the AlwaysOn Global 250 list, the power list of the top 250 private global technology companies. For more information, visit www.spigit.com. MEDIA CONTACTS: Melissa Chanslor Text 100 415.593.8465 melissac@text100.com Richard L. Tso Spigit 925.452.6529 rtso@spigit.com ... View more