Antarra Communications Selected
As Agency of Record for AccuPoll
Firm Wins Nod to Handle Public Relations for Supplier of
Electronic Voting Machines with Critical Paper Audit Feature
11/15/2004
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Garden Grove, CA
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Antarra Communications, Inc., a fast-growing international public relations and marketing communications agency, has announced the addition of Tustin, CA-based AccuPoll, Inc. (OCTBB: ACUP) to its client roster. Antarra will perform a variety of public relations activities for the Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting system developer.
“Electronic voting with a voter verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) is the future for casting, tabulating and recounting votes,” commented Carol Warren, President of Antarra Communications. “Election officials have been searching for a secure way to manage electronic voting. The AccuPoll voting system with a VVPAT is just that.”
Founded by public relations veterans Susan van Barneveld and Carol Warren, Antarra offers proactive marketing strategies, public relations, advertising, and creative services. Its award-winning efforts are currently in the aviation, defense, industrial, public affairs, technology and consumer electronics markets.
“We are pleased to have an agency with the Antarra’s knowledge,” said Geoff Mordock, head of corporate communications for AccuPoll. “Our systems have passed the stringent federal qualification requirements. Our VVPAT voting machines have proven accurate and effective in an array of situations. Antarra’s efforts will help us enhance government and public awareness.”
About AccuPoll
AccuPoll (OCTBB: ACUP) is the developer of a federally qualified electronic voting system featuring an intuitive touch screen input and a VVPAT that can be confirmed by the voter at the time the ballot is cast, creating a permanent paper audit trail. Visit www.accupoll.com.
About Antarra Communications
Antarra Communications is an international marketing communications firm featuring a variety of marketing and public relations services. Its efforts on behalf of Fortune 500 companies and startups have earned numerous awards. Headquartered in Garden Grove CA, Antarra has clients located throughout the US and around the world. Call (714) 891-3660 or e-mail: and visit www.antarra.com.
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