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Vocus’ record of technological innovation coupled with the growing importance of public relations has enabled us to continue to be a leader in our market.

Lanham, MD (PRWEB) October 10, 2006 -- Vocus, Inc. (NASDAQ: VOCS), a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations, announced today that it has again been named to Deloitte’s prestigious Technology Fast 50 program for Maryland. The Technology Fast 50 is a ranking of the 50 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in the state by Deloitte and Touche USA LLP, one of the nation’s leading professional services organizations.



"To rank on Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 companies must have phenomenal revenue growth over five years," said Mr. Andrew Harris, Deloitte’s Southeast regional managing partner for the Technology, Media and Telecommunications Industry Practices. " Vocus has consistently proven to be one of the fast-growth success stories in Maryland and we applaud their dedication to making their vision a reality."

Inclusion in the Technology Fast 50 is based on revenue growth from 2001 to 2005, a period during which Vocus’ revenues increased 235 percent. Vocus President and CEO Rick Rudman attributes this growth to a focus on bringing innovation to the way companies manage their public relations. "Vocus is proud to be named to Deloitte’s Fast 50 for the tenth consecutive year," said Rudman. "Vocus’ record of technological innovation coupled with the growing importance of public relations has enabled us to continue to be a leader in our market."

Vocus provides an integrated on-demand software suite for PR professionals. The Vocus on-demand software suite manages media and analyst relationships; interactive email campaigns; projects and news; files, documents and other collateral; and online newsrooms. The software also analyzes media coverage and other PR information to provide real-time feedback on the effectiveness of PR campaigns and early intelligence on trends unfolding in the press.

The Maryland Technology Fast 50 program is presented by Deloitte and is sponsored by Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr, NASDAQ and UK Trade and Investment, in association with media sponsors PR Newswire and Washington SmartCEO Magazine.

About Vocus, Inc.
Vocus (NASDAQ: VOCS) is a leading provider of on-demand software for corporate communications and public relations. Our web-based software suite helps organizations of all sizes manage local and global relationships and communications with journalists, analysts, public officials and other key audiences. Our software helps customers manage media relations, news monitoring and analysis, interactive email campaigns, online newsrooms, and government relations activities. Vocus software is delivered as an easy-to-use and cost-effective annual subscription, with no need for internal hardware, software or IT support. Our software is currently available in four languages, and is in use by customers around the world. Vocus is based in Lanham, MD with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information please visit www.vocus.com or call 800.345.5572.

About Deloitte
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Deloitte & Touch USA LLP is the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touch Tohmatsu. In the U.S., services are provided by the subsidiaries of Deloitte & Touche USA LLP (Deloitte & Touche LLP, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP, Deloitte Tax LLP and their subsidiaries), and not by Deloitte & Touche USA LLP.

This release contains "forward-looking" statements that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are predictive in nature, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as "may," "will," "expects," "projects," "anticipates," "estimates," "believes," "intends," "plans," "should," "seeks," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future results to differ materially from those projected or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be significantly impacted by certain risks and uncertainties described in Vocus' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Media Contact
Kelly Brighton
Director of Marketing
Vocus, Inc.
301-683-6079

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