Marketing Executives Networking Group Survey FindsShortage of Qualified Executive Talent;Salary Gender Gap Nearly Eliminated : MENG Members Particip

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (Business Wire EON) July 9, 2008 -- MENG members participating in ExecuNet's 16th Annual Executive Job Market Intelligence Report overwhelmingly report the demand for executive-level marketing talent continues to increase despite the threat of a recession.

"Job growth at the executive level is not moving in lock-step with the rest of the employment market," says Mark Anderson, President and Chief Economist at ExecuNet, the executive business, career, and recruiting network. "Thanks in part to an aging workforce and global economic growth, the demand for executive talent continues to increase while the threat of a recession looms."

A recent William E. Smith Institute study titled 'Where the Winners Meet' concluded that associations such as MENG and ExecuNet "provide a critical venue for winners in a profession or industry to identify themselves, to find each other, and to form mutually beneficial communities."

"With the demand for talent so much higher than the supply, now is the time for executive-level marketers to network with their peers and find those plum jobs that don't show up in other avenues," said MENG president Richard Guha. "We definitely see our members seizing these opportunities."

In addition to the ExecuNet findings, MENG also partnered with Salary.com to survey marketing salary trends. MENG members currently report salary parity despite 2006 US Department of Labor statistics that show women made 66.5% of what men made in marketing executive jobs.

"The closing of the salary gap based on gender is a welcome surprise," said Guha. "Studies have shown the gap closing over time, but I'm thrilled to hear the playing field has leveled out. This plus the demand for executive-level talent means MENG members are positioned to succeed."

These surveys of MENG members were conducted by ExecuNet and Salary.com earlier this year. The complete surveys are available to MENG members at www.mengonline.com.

About MENG

The Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG) is the premiere international community of executive-level marketers who share their passion and expertise to ensure each member's success. This not-for-profit organization of nearly 2,000 members fosters career and personal success across virtually all industries and marketing specialties by providing networking opportunities and the ability to share knowledge and best practices. Members must have reached at least the VP level in their organization. Eighty four percent of members have Fortune 500 experience and 70% have earned graduate degrees, the majority of which are from top-20 business schools. To learn more about MENG, post executive level marketing positions, or to access MENG's database of marketing executives, speakers and consultants, visit www.MENGonline.com.

About ExecuNet

Founded in 1988, ExecuNet brings C-level executives together online and in face-to-face meetings to discuss business challenges, solutions and professional opportunities. A recognized authority in executive recruiting and human capital, ExecuNet also provides members access to confidential six-figure job listings, proprietary research, and pragmatic advice. For more information, visit www.execunet.com.

About Salary.com, Inc.

Salary.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:SLRY) is a leading provider of on-demand compensation and talent management solutions helping businesses and individuals manage pay and performance. Salary.com's highly configurable software applications, proprietary data and consulting services help HR and compensation professionals automate, streamline and optimize critical talent management processes including: market pricing, compensation planning, performance management, competency management and succession planning. Built with compensation and competency data at the core, Salary.com solutions provide businesses of all sizes with the most productive and cost-effective way to manage and inspire their most important asset ? their people. For more information, visit www.salary.com.

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