CEO Phil Hansen Shares the Secrets of his Success with University of Utah Juniors and Seniors.

12 April, 2009

Salt Lake City, UT - April 2009 - Martyn Kingston, Professor in the Department of Marketing at the University of Utah invited CLEARLINK CEO, Phil Hansen, to speak to his Principles of Marketing 3010 classes about his successful marking endeavors since being a student at the University nearly a decade ago. Phil remarked on the obvious changes since he was a student at the U; high-tech classrooms, students taking notes on laptops, "and a good football team!" "When I was starting my first company as a junior here, the world was at the peak of the internet bubble. The very word internet held an almost magical connotation; nobody even had a website yet." The relatively young CEO recounted. "Some buddies and I started a web development business where industry standard was to charge companies insane amounts of money to build basic word-and-photo websites that could be built today for less than a hundred dollars."

Phil used this story as a segue into the importance of timing and opportunity in business; one of several key concepts he touched on in his short time with the students.

Reaching out to a young talent pool is something that Phil believes in as a core principle of success. He often refers to one of his favorite quotes by Pearl S. Buck, "The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible, and achieve it, generation after generation"

Professor Kingston looks forward to having Phil as a regular guest speaker in his classes at the U in the fall of 2009. CLEARLINK has an ongoing interest in partnering with the University to provide guidance and real-world experience to students. If you would like to learn more about internships and full time employment opportunities at CLEARLINK, please apply at www.joincl.com

CLEARLINK Cares Program Launch

23 March, 2009

Salt Lake City - March 23, 2009 - CLEARLINK kicked off its annual "CLEARLINK Cares" campaign by partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah to host a clothing drive at their Salt Lake City office.

The ongoing "CLEARLINK Cares" campaign is focused on giving back to the local Salt Lake City community and enriching the lives of CLEARLINK employees and citizens of Utah.. All employees of CLEARLINK are encouraged to participate in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program throughout the year. Dan Eyring, VP of Organizational Development at CLEARLINK stated, "As a nearly 4 year participant of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program I can fully endorse the great work Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah does and how many lives, both of "Bigs" and "Littles" this program touches."

CLEARLINK has placed a donation bin in the southwest side of their parking lot, located at 5202 W. Douglas Corrigan Way, Salt Lake City, UT. The location makes it easy for employees as well as other businesses in the area to aid in CLEARLINK's support for Big Brothers Big Sisters. "It's a great team building experience to engage in a socially impactful project as a company. CLEARLINK has always done a good job showing employees they care, it's nice to show the community they care as well," said Ben Brown, a CLEARLINK employee.

In an effort to serve 1,800 youth in Utah in 2009, the money raised from this partnership will be vital to the continuation of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mission. CLEARLINK's "CLEARLINK Cares" campaign partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters reinforces their commitment to the community, specifically Utah's youth.

About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah: The mission is to help children in need reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships with measurable results. 2008 Outcome Evaluation Data from Big Brothers Big Sisters shows that children matched with a mentor for at least a year are 57% more likely to avoid substance abuse, 72% more likely to build healthy relationships and 93% more likely to have improved self-esteem which will translate into a stronger, more viable state for generations to come.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Dan Eyring- VP of Organizational Development by phone at 801-937-6995 or by email at Dan.Eyring@clear-link.com

Please visit: clearlinkcares.org

CLEARLINK Launches Pay Per Call Program

25 November, 2008

Salt Lake City, November 25, 2008 - CLEARLINK recently launched a new pay per call platform that allows existing and new affiliates to drive qualified inbound calls to their sales facility on a per call basis. CLEARLINK affiliates now have the added flexibility to market online, offline, or take a hybrid approach by posting per call toll free tracking numbers on their web properties in conjunction with complete online order processes or lead forms.

"The per call payment model is really bridging the gap between online and over-the-phone conversions," said Mauri Love, VP Marketing. "Customers still prefer personal phone interaction over other forms of communication when it comes to ordering complex or expensive products and services, like home security. Customers want to know that they are getting the right service before they commit to a twelve month contract."

Similar to form-driven lead generation, phone leads are qualified through an Interactive Voice Response system (IVR) and must meet a minimum talk time threshold of 60 seconds in order to be considered billable. CLEARLINK affiliates benefit from lower abandonment rates and higher overall returns by giving consumers additional channels via which they can transact a sale. By placing dedicated toll free tracking numbers on their hosted landing pages or utilizing click to call technology, affiliates capture additional sales they otherwise would have lost.

To facilitate purely performance-based partnerships, CLEARLINK owns and operates a sales facility in Salt Lake City, UT. Every affiliate receives a unique toll free tracking number and access to real-time reporting on call detail, sales, and commission payments.

"The affiliate marketing space is going through a transformation," said Ty Christensen, Director of Business Development. "Instead of paying for clicks or leads, merchants are looking to pay for phone calls or customer acquisitions. As a merchant, we saw the value in this model several years ago-it aligns our interests with those of our affiliates. We're all working together to drive sales, which drives bottom line for everyone involved."

ABOUT CLEARLINK
Founded in 2003, CLEARLINK is one of the leading performance-based marketing companies in the nation. The CLEARLINK network includes top home service offers, such as DISH Network, ADT Home Security, Qwest, HughesNet Satellite Internet, and more. More information is available at http://clearlink.com/.

CLEARLINK fourth fastest growing company in Utah

11 September, 2008

Also recognized as one of the fastest growing companies in Inc. 500, Utah Business and Connect Magazine.

Salt Lake City, November 11, 2008 -CLEARLINK, a performance-based marketing agency focused on driving customer acquisitions for some of America's most recognized home service providers, announced that it was ranked number four on the MountainWest Capital Network's (MWCN) 2008 list of fastest growing companies in Utah.

"CLEARLINK has really flown under the local radar because our emphasis has been to work with big national brands," said Mauri Love, VP Marketing. "It wasn't until we began growing substantially over the past two years that people started recognizing CLEARLINK as a unique place to work in Utah. We've been able to attract some of the top sales and marketing talent in the state--the people factor is big when your business depends on ingenuity."

CLEARLINK is not your traditional marketing agency. They work on a performance model-getting paid for their marketing efforts only if they produce results. Their portfolio of brands includes DISH Network, Qwest, ADT Home Security, DIRECTV, HughesNet, and other well-known home-related products and services.

"We appreciate the recognition of our growth from MWCN," said Phil Hansen, CEO. "Business models change, markets change, but good people have always been a constant. Our people drive our growth."

About MountainWest Capital Network

MountainWest Capital Network is the largest business networking organization in Utah, consisting of entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, consultants, legal professionals, bankers, and educators. MWCN seeks to promote and recognize business growth and capital development in the state through a variety of award programs and activities.

About CLEARLINK

Founded in 2003, CLEARLINK is one of the leading performance-based marketing agencies in the nation. Located in the international center by the Salt Lake City airport, CLEARLINK currently has over 150 employees. More information is available at http://clear-link.com/.

CLEARLINK Named on Inc. 500 List of Fastest Growing Companies

1 September, 2008

Salt Lake City, UT - September, 2008 - Inc. magazine announced its annual Inc. 500 ranking of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the US. CLEARLINK, a leading performance-based marketing company for some of America's most recognized home service providers, ranks No. 425 on the overall list and #51 in the Business Services category.

"Joining the ranks of the Inc. 500 list is an enormous honor and further validates the herculean efforts of the outstanding group of individuals who make CLEARLINK great," said James Clarke, CLEARLINK founder.

The 2008 Inc. 500 companies produced combined revenue of $13.7 billion and median three-year growth of 1,046%. Complete information on the 2008 Inc. 500 companies can be found at www.inc500.com.

About Inc.

Inc. Magazine was founded in 1979 and is a Mansueto Ventures, LLC publication. Inc. magazine focuses on heralding owners and managers of growing privately held companies in the US, providing business professionals with insight on management, marketing, sales, finance, and technology.

About CLEARLINK

Founded in 2003, CLEARLINK is one of the leading performance-based marketing companies in the nation. The CLEARLINK network includes top home service offers, such as DISH Network, ADT Home Security, Qwest, HughesNet Satellite Internet, and more.