merklenet. Merkle is ranked number 15 in the list
of the largest U.S.
Auction Inn has produced a showcase video to highlight Ruth's passion
and motivation behind her paintings. Savannah King, a trainee of the
Boys and Girls Club's Job Ready Training Program and employee of
Connections Cafe, interviewed Ruth for the showcase piece , which is
available for viewing at www.com. In conjunction with our founding
partner, the Boys + Girls Club of Lancaster, we generate additional
revenues from donated merchandise and provide marketable first time
job skills to the members of their organization.

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according to their revenues from marketing
services disciplines in 2004. These
rankings reflect Merkle's strong revenue growth in 2004, an increase
of more than 22 percent from 2003 revenues.
"We are proud to once again be ranked among the top marketing
services agencies in the United States," said Merkle President and CEO
David Williams. "Our growth over the past year reflects the recent
expansion of our capabilities as we build a base of world-class
clients. We are confident that our ranking within the industry will
climb in the future as we continue delivering successful quantitative
marketing strategies and solutions to our clients. Founded
in 1971, the privately held corporation is based in Lanham, Maryland. Over 4
million youth receive services each year through the Boys and Girls
Clubs of America!

Auction Inn is a trademark of Auction Inn Corporation.

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com), a leading database marketing agency, is one of
the top U.S.S.

About Merkle

Merkle is a database marketing agency offering quantitative,
innovative marketing strategies that maximize results and demonstrate
return on investment.----Ruth Sneider is
102 years old, graduated college at the age of 82, started painting at
the age of 95 and is now fascinated by eBay! Ruth has amassed close to
1,000 pieces in her personal collection - so far ! Ruth's artwork has
previously been shown at the Suk Shuglie gallery in Lancaster, PA,
where she sold approximately 20 paintings for between $200 and $400
each.

marketing business

Business Editors/Advertising Editors

LANHAM, Md.----Merkle
(www. Marketing Services Agencies, according to the 18th Annual
Marketing Services Report by Advertising Age.
For more information, contact Merkle at 1-888-4 -MERKLE or visit
www.merklenet.com

Ruth began using a computer at the age of 95 and became intrigued
with the idea of bringing her passion to the Internet where her work
can reach a wider audience. For this reason she has decided to work
with Auction Inn, a social enterprise corporation in partnership with
the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lancaster, to sell her artwork on eBay.

About Auction Inn

Auction Inn is an eBay Marketing Services Company that markets and
sells goods and services for nonprofit organizations, individuals,
businesses, and manufacturers on eBay.

About the Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster

The Boys and Girls Club of Lancaster provides a "positive place
for kids" and remains a place for youth to receive tutoring, computer
training , sports education, homework help, and mentoring.

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Auction Inn is the first
service dedicated to providing a way for charities and non-profits to
benefit from selling items on eBay.

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Merkle Ranks Among Top Marketing Agencies In the United States; Database Marketing Agency Reports 2004 Revenues Up More Than 22 Percent from 2003

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For the report, Advertising Age ranked advertising agencies based
on revenue, which was defined as the sum of all commissions on media
billings, markup on materials and services, and agency fees.

by age

The list ranks the top
100 agencies in the U. marketing agencies that specialize in direct
marketing. Merkle also appeared in the top one third of the overall
list , at number 27, improving three places from last year. Merkle's clients span a variety of industries
and include leaders in the fundraising, financial and consumer
marketplace. Merkle's services and solutions include strategic
marketing and consulting, business intelligence and analytics,
development and maintenance of Marketing Knowledge Centers, data
products, and direct mail production and processing services.

102-year Old Artist to Sell Paintings on eBay for Benefit of Boys and Girls Club through Auction Inn

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Arts/Entertainment Editors

LANCASTER, Pa.auctioninn. Individuals who would
like to view the donated paintings and collage pieces can come to
Auction Inn, located inside of Connections Cafe, at 241 West Lemon
Street, Lancaster, PA. All other
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companies.