NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (July 1, 2010) – Microsoft Corporation recently awarded Risdall Marketing Group (RMG) Gold Certified Partner status as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV). The Microsoft Partner Program recognizes companies that represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies. To earn Gold Certified Partner status, RMG had to go through a rigorous process that involved developer training and certification as well as product development and testing. RMG also had to demonstrate a high level of customer satisfaction.

“Our firm develops hundreds of client websites and software solutions each year, all marked by high standards of creative and technical excellence,” said Joel Koenigs, president of technology for RMG. “We’re incredibly proud of our work and how it is valued by our clients. While we have been a Microsoft Certified Partner for years, attaining Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status provides our clients with additional confidence in our ability to meet their technical needs.”

The Microsoft Partner Program was launched in October 2003 and represents Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to the success of partners worldwide. The program offers a single, integrated partnering framework that recognizes partner expertise, rewards the total impact that partners have in the technology marketplace, and delivers more value to help partners’ businesses be successful.

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972, Risdall Marketing Group has annual capitalized billings of $230 million and more than 80 employees. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is a full-service agency with 14 specialized divisions and is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities. According to the 2009 Twin Cities Business Annual Business Information Guide, RMG is ranked as the largest Web developer, fourth largest PR agency and the seventh largest advertising agency in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.risdall.com.

Brant Skogrand, APR, MBC
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6729
brant@risdall.com

Ted Risdall
Risdall Advertising Agency
651.286.6702
john@risdall.com