LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Feris International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:SMDI), which completed a reverse merger and share exchanger in March with Pro Sports & Entertainment, today announced the adoption of Stratus Media Group, Inc. as its new corporate name and the commencement of trading under a new symbol. It previously traded under the symbol (Pink Sheets:FSIT).
"The new corporate name is more representative of the company's evolution and its strategic focus on vertically expanding businesses within the live entertainment, media and marketing-related sectors," said Paul Feller, chairman and chief executive officer of Stratus Media Group.
About Stratus Media Group, Inc.
Incorporated in November of 1998 as Pro Sports & Entertainment, Inc., Los Angeles-based Stratus Media Group is an owner, operator and marketer of live entertainment and sporting events. The company is primarily focused on internal growth and acquisitions within the live entertainment-related market -- including action sports, automotive shows, college sports, food events, motor sports, music concerts and festivals, running events, diversified media marketing, trade shows and expositions, and talent management. In addition, the company intends to expand its consumer rewards marketing and redemption activities through its recently acquired Stratus Rewards Visa White Card -- providing exclusive redemption benefits to its cardholders in the form of VIP event access, luxury trips, private jet travel, luxury automobiles, high-end merchandise and other rewards for specified levels of use.
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