SMVI Social Media Ventures Inc (CE)

Social Media Ventures, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SMVI) announced that it has agreed to a new online affiliate marketing program, to feature special savings on pet products from PETCO, for its social networking site for pet enthusiasts, PetsPlaces.com (www.petsplaces.com).

The online affiliate marketing program consists of many top tier advertisers for pet products to choose from, which makes it an attractive offering for Social Media Ventures. PetsPlaces.com is now offering its members savings on pet products from PETCO, when ordering online from its social networking site. Members and visitors to PetsPlaces.com can now click on any of the banners advertising PETCO products to order products online for their dogs, cats, fish and small animals.

"We are looking to maximize any and all potential revenue opportunities for PetsPlaces.com and hope it begins with this affiliate marketing program. We are excited to offer quality products from the nation's leading pet specialty retailer, PETCO. I am pleased to make PETCO the first part of our affiliate lineup," said CEO Robert W. Thayer.

PetsPlaces.com allows pet owners from all over the world to come together online, create member profiles, share photos and interact with each other on a daily basis.

About PETCO:

PETCO is a privately held specialty retailer that provides products, services and advice that make it easier for our customers to be great pet parents. The company operates more than 900 stores in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as well as a leading pet products and information destination at www.PETCO.com. The PETCO Foundation, retailer's nonprofit organization, has raised more than $44 million since its inception in 1999 to help promote and improve the welfare of companion animals. In conjunction with the foundation, PETCO works with and supports more than 5,500 local animal welfare groups across the country to help find homes for more than 200,000 adoptable animals every year.

About Social Media Ventures, Inc.:

Social Media Ventures (SMVI) is an online media venture company, creating and acquiring niche social networking websites as well as revenue generating web sites. SMVI will integrate an online advertising program that focuses on attracting advertisers to its core demographics for each social networking site. Currently SMVI operates two social networking sites, www.petsplaces.com and www.rocktag.us.

Forward-looking statements:

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Contact: Social Media Ventures, Inc. www.socialmv.com Email: ir@socialmv.com Tele: (516) 204-4843