New Website Developed by Roar Media Provides an Interactive Hub and Resource Center
for Financial-Services, Legal and General Business Professionals

 MIAMI – August 25, 2011 – The Miami Finance Forum (MFF), an organization comprised of South Florida’s leaders in finance, investment, management, banking and capital markets, today announced the launch the organization’s new website, which was designed by Roar Media to better support South Florida’s finance, legal and general business communities. The platform enables the public to interact with South Florida’s top professionals through a series of events, social media links and industry information. It serves as an online hub for accessing the region’s thought leaders, obtaining the latest industry news, including job openings, and registering for MFF’s seminars and networking events.

“As part of our commitment to stay ahead of the curve and at the forefront of emerging technology trends, we invested in the development of a customized platform that adequately reflects our organization’s unique services, benefits and opportunities,” said Carlos Deupi, chairman of The MFF and partner with the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey. “Roar Media developed a state-of-the-art website that enables us to showcase our thought leadership and engage with the South Florida professional-services community at a heightened level.”

The website features several networking and interactive opportunities, including: a regional interactive calendar that highlights important upcoming events and enables attendees to register online; a resources center that highlights facts and figures about South Florida’s finance community; social media plugins that exchange feeds with the organization’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter social media accounts; a membership directory with lists of MFF members and other professional business organizations that support the industry; and an informational section that details how to join and become a sponsor. The site also provides background information detailing the industry expertise of The MFF’s board of directors and advisory board members.

“Roar Media is proud to support and raise the profile of The Miami Finance Forum and the regional financial community through our integrated marketing communications efforts, including the development and launch of this website,” said Jacques Hart, CEO of Roar Media, the Coral Gables-based public relations and Internet marketing firm behind the new site. “This site establishes The Miami Finance Forum’s digital footprint, supports the organization’s goals and, as it evolves, promises to be an important source of information for South Florida’s finance, legal and business professionals.”

With the launch of its new site, The MFF fills a void in the region’s financial community by providing relevant industry information and resources to help business leaders network and conduct business with other members of South Florida’s finance community.

About the Miami Finance Forum

The Miami Finance Forum (MFF) is a not-for-profit organization supporting the growth of South Florida’s network of finance and investment professionals. It is dedicated to expanding the knowledge base and professional practices of its members while ensuring the region continues to attract and retain top talent. Its membership roster is comprised of professionals experienced in private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, commercial banking, investment banking, wealth management, legal, accounting and other related professional-services industries. Since its founding in 2006, the MFF has been known for its event series, including its panel discussions, private roundtables, and happy hour mixers. More information is available at www.miamifinanceforum.com.

About Roar Media

Roar Media is a national marketing-communications firm that combines traditional public relations with advanced Internet marketing, including social media and search marketing, to support clients’ business goals. The full-service, strategic consultancy provides companies in diverse industries worldwide with a complete spectrum of integrated solutions. Based in Coral Gables, Fla., Roar Media is comprised of former journalists, Internet marketers and business-development specialists with proven success in leadership positions working with the nation’s top Fortune 500 companies and global brands. For more information, visit www.RoarMedia.com.