Universum Completes Acquisition of WetFeet, Inc. Combined company will help top employers attract, recruit, and retain talent through a global product portfolio including research, consulting, media solutions, software and online career communities.

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) December 8, 2006 -- Universum, the global leader in employer branding, today announced the completion of its acquisition of WetFeet, Inc., the recruitment solutions provider that helps top employers more effectively attract, hire and retain the right talent.

The acquisition brings together the industry’s strongest players to create the premier employer branding company in the world. WetFeet is the third company acquired by Universum this year, following earlier acquisitions of Jungle Media Group and Career TV. The combined company provides a comprehensive suite of best-in-class products to serve and advise global clients -- including the majority of Fortune 200 companies -- on how to redefine their brand image, both locally and globally, to attract and retain top students and young professionals. The company’s products include not only best-in-class research but also consulting, communications planning, custom media solutions (print, events, online career tools and communities, TV and video production), and on-demand hiring management software.

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