Q1Media and AdExcite Donate $25,000 to the Butler Trail

AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Q1Media and AdExcite have donated $25,000 to help complete the Ann and Roy Butler Trail around Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin. Their gift to The Trail Foundation’s Campaign for the Trail will help the Austin-based foundation reach its $5 million capital campaign goal.

“The Butler Trail is a key amenity that makes Austin a great place to live and to work. We are proud to support the Trail Foundation and help finish this major civic initiative,” stated Bill Wiemann, CEO of Q1Media and a co-founder of AdExcite. Q1Media, a digital advertising sales firm and AdExcite, an Internet video advertising network have a strategic partnership. The companies employ over 30 people in Austin, Texas.

“I appreciate the generous donation from the officers and employees at Q1Media and AdExcite to help complete the Butler Trail. Progressive companies with roots in Austin like Q1Media and AdExcite understand the significant role the Trail plays in attracting and maintaining a high quality, creative work force here in Central Texas,” stated Austin Mayor Lee Leffingwell.

The Trail Foundation’s mission is to protect and enhance the Butler Trail at Lady Bird Lake. The Trail is the most popular recreational destination in Central Texas with over 1.5 million visits every year. The Campaign for the Trail raised private sector funds to help fund the Trail Completion Project, a 1.1 mile new stretch of overwater and overland trail on the southeast section of the lake.

Q1Media and AdExcite are offering to match any donations to the Trail Foundation from their team members. The companies are planning a fall volunteer work day at the Trail.

About Q1Media and AdExcite

Q1Media is a leading digital advertising group focused on connecting advertisers and brand managers with the 18 to 34 year old demographic. Q1Media creates custom online advertising campaigns and specializes in online video advertisements. Founded in 2004, Q1Media’s clients include top digital marketers such as Sony Ericsson, the United States Air Force, and Chevy as well as college and university recruiters. Q1Media is the exclusive sales force for AdExcite, an innovative video ad network focused on delivering high impact video units for advertisers and brand managers. AdExcite’s technology platform delivers its proprietary vSlider unit as well as IAB Standard video ad inventory. Its clients include Starcom MediaVest Group, Ignited USA and Mindshare. For sales inquiries, visit www.q1media.com or www.adexcite.com.

For media inquires, please contact pr@thetrailfoundation.org.