AVERICOM Announces 3/20/02 Launch of New Website; Onlinemodeling.com Revolutionizes Online Self-Promotion of Modeling Talent

A new search site for the modeling industry that assists aspring and legitimate professional models with online promotion, marketing and brand building.

March 20, 2002 -- Cherry Hill, NJ -- Question: With the proliferation of online modeling sites, how does a new one distinguish itself and break into the market? Answer: By providing aspiring and professional talent with an advanced system for promoting themselves within a protected online environment. AVERICOM, an established corporate internet services company, found that the online modeling industry is riddled with pitfalls for the serious model, and plagued by aggressive adult entertainment scouts. They set out to offer an alternative.

Onlinemodeling.com has formed a network of models, photographers and agencies, which streamlines the promotional process and maximizes the resources available to each segment of the industry. This allows models of all ages (18+) and types to promote themselves with guidance and direction from onlinemodeling.com. Peter Bowman, founder, explains, Many internet modeling sites offer little more than a place for a model to post their portfolio with little or no customer service. In addition to the 20 portfolio photos each model may post, we offer an advanced promotional system that helps build credibility and professionalism, which are essential to the models success."

Features of the site include a highly specific searchable directory, wherein clients can locate their perfect model in a certain location, or they can browse by region, hair color, height, and other physical features. All types of models are welcome, including fitness models, petites, plus-sizes, hair and hand models, lingerie models, etc. The Models Market section is full of informative articles, advice and tools geared toward establishing a powerful presence for the model on the internet.

With a strong filtering barrier to guard against the ravages of the adult industry, models are guarded against being bombarded with risky but seemingly irresistible offers. Mindy Decker, active board member of Onlinemodeling.com and professional model, says, Aspiring models are too often enticed by the instant attention and money the adult industry offers, but it almost always results in them being black-listed from the fashion industry."

Professional model Stephanie Grant comments on the frustrations resulting from questionable sites: I placed my portfolio on several sites promising to bring me exposure. Unfortunately, all I received were solicitations from similar sites and inappropriate messages from people not even in the industry. It dawned on me after trying to access help that many sites were being run by amateurs from their basement, and they didnt seem to be marketing the site itself." Bowman confirms that Onlinemodeling.com has a strong national advertising campaign in place that includes major national magazines as well as a contract with Style Network, a
division of E! Entertainment.

For under $5 per month, aspiring and professional models can utilize our vast resources, guidance and expertise to propel their career into the spotlight!" exclaims Bowman. For more information, log on to www.onlinemodeling.com or call 856-874-1133 ext 320. ###