Intelius Selects DeVito/Verdi as Ad Agency of Record

Provider Of On-Demand Information Services Selects NY Agency To Oversee Marketing Assignment

NEW YORK, Dec. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Intelius, a leading provider of online information services, including people search, background checks, identity theft protection and employment screening, has identified DeVito/Verdi as its new national advertising agency, it was announced today by Susan Koehler, chief marketing officer of the Bellevue, Washington, based company.

Intelius provides on-demand intelligence for consumers and businesses. Ranked among the top 100 online commerce sites, Intelius delivers information that connects, protects and empowers consumers and businesses. This includes protection against identity theft and fraud, and detailed screening and verification services.

In naming DeVito/Verdi, Intelius is looking to launch a national branding and advertising campaign in the first quarter of 2009.

“This is a fascinating company with an impressive pedigree,” said Ellis Verdi, president of DeVito/Verdi. “At its core, Intelius provides intelligence that ultimately protects people, families and companies. It’s an exciting opportunity for us to communicate this positioning.”

“Millions of people have used Intelius to connect, protect and empower themselves with essential information,” said Koehler. “We have been focusing on developing and perfecting our products, and now it’s time — with DeVito/Verdi’s expertise — to increase our focus on generating awareness for our services that can help virtually everyone.”

About Intelius

Intelius is a leading information service provider that delivers consumers and businesses with information to empower the decision-making process for peace of mind and security. To date, Intelius has gained more than seven million unique customers who use Intelius’ information to reconnect and protect their loved ones, businesses and assets. Intelius’ services include background checks, people search services, comprehensive employment screening services and an award-winning identity theft prevention product. Intelius is one of the top 100 most trafficked sites on the Internet, according to comScore/Media Metrix. Intelius was listed as an Inc. 500 company and is ranked 127 in Deloitte & Touche’s 2008 Fast 500 Technology companies in North America. Intelius has also been recognized as one of Washington’s top three Best Workplaces by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2007. In 2006, Intelius was named the American Business Awards’ Best New Company, and was listed amongst the top 15 Corporate Philanthropists by the Puget Sound Business Journal. For more about Intelius screening products and services, visit http://hr.intelius.com. For more about Intelius’ business, news and policies, visit http://www.intelius.com/corp.

About DeVito/Verdi

DeVito/Verdi, a privately held company, has been recognized as one of the most exceptional creative agencies in the industry. Its lengthy list of industry awards includes the top prizes at the Clios, Radio Mercury, Cannes, Andy, Addy and One Show award ceremonies.

DeVito/Verdi, which has been voted “Best Agency” six times over the last 12 years by the AAAA, has created some of the most memorable ad campaigns of the past 15 years. DeVito/Verdi strives for excellence and maintains a unique level of prestige within the advertising industry, as evidenced by its work for such clients as Meijer, The National Association of Broadcasters, Sony, Canon, BMW, Circuit City, Daffy’s, Esquire Magazine, TimeOut Magazine, Grey Goose Vodka, SteinMart, Reebok, Massachusetts General Hospital, Hotwire.com, Office Depot, Legal Sea Foods, Mount Sinai Medical Center, Pepsi/SOBE, Corazon Tequila, Empire Kosher Chicken, Acura, CarMax, Sports Authority and others. For more information on DeVito/Verdi, visit www.devitoverdi.com.

SOURCE DeVito/Verdi