Avention, maker of OneSource® Solutions for smarter business insights, is pleased to announce that it has signed a sole distribution agreement for Japan with Nikkei Media Marketing (“Nikkei MM”), Japan’s premier data provider. This follows Avention’s recent launch of the OneSource Global Business Browser product in Japanese.
Nikkei MM will act as the exclusive and general agent for all of Avention’s customers in Japan and will sell the full portfolio of OneSource products nationwide through its Tokyo office.
Avention has rapidly expanded its data coverage in the last 12 months; the number of active Japanese companies covered has tripled, while the number of contacts now available has quadrupled.
Commenting on the agreement, Paul Charmatz, SVP International at Avention OneSource Solutions, said:
“This agreement is a terrific step for Avention OneSource Solutions as we focus our growth plans in Asia-Pacific. Combined with the launch of our Japanese product, Nikkei’s Media Marketing’s unrivalled network and reach will take our Japanese presence to the next level. OneSource now covers well over 50 million companies globally, giving our customers in Japan access to unrivalled business insights. As a result of this agreement, our customers will be able to make smarter, more informed, data-driven decisions.”
Mr. Hiroshi Wada, the president and director of Nikkei Media Marketing, said the following:
“Our company consolidates and strengthens the provision of global data. Through this sole distribution agreement with Avention, which covers over 50 million companies worldwide, we have created a powerful service.”
About Avention:
Avention, maker of OneSource® Solutions, delivers smarter business insights to help businesses get a deeper understanding of company, contact and market data. With an unparalleled breadth of data sources, deeper strategic analysis and continual updates, Avention provides accurate, timely information to drive growth and improve productivity through Account-Based Marketing programs, better prepared sales reps, strong go-to-market planning and higher close rates. Headquartered in Concord, MA with offices across North America, Europe and APAC, Avention has nearly 4000 customers worldwide.
Avention OneSource Solutions is owned by Cannondale Investments.
Source: Avention Press Release
