YRG to Redesign Web Site for Sharp Labs of America

Portland, Ore., November 14, 2007 - Sharp Labs of America has selected integrated marketing communications agency, YRG, to redesign the company's Web site. With the addition of this most recent Web project, YRG broadens its brand and Web development engagements.

Sharp Labs, headquartered in Camas, Wash., is the only U.S.-based research and development laboratory for Sharp Corporation, and focuses on performing fundamental and applied research that results in new technologies and innovations for Sharp.

Sharp Labs selected YRG to redesign its Web site because of YRG's ability to reflect Sharp's corporate culture, technology focus and expertise through new design and content. The new site will demonstrate the breadth and depth of Sharp Labs' research and development capabilities and its contributions to Sharp Corporation and the consumer electronics industry. YRG's redesign also will improve the human resources and recruitment section to enhance usability and attractiveness for potential employees visiting the Web site.

"The most publicly-facing tool for Sharp Labs is our Web site, so it's critical for us to communicate and demonstrate what we do and who we are throughout the site," said Jeff Sills, director of finance and strategic business development at Sharp Labs of America. "We are confident that with YRG's brand knowledge, online capabilities and ongoing relationship with our team, we will bring forward a more dynamic and compelling site for partners and potential recruits."

About YRG Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, YRG provides strategic counsel and innovative branding, public relations, advertising and online communications programs. An employee-owned company, YRG serves clients in electronics, software, transportation, education, manufacturing, healthcare and tourism. YRG was named to the top 100 business-to-business agencies in the U.S. by BtoB magazine for four years in a row. More information about the company is available by visiting www.yrgcommunications.com or by calling 1.503.222.0626.

Contact: Marion Margiotta 503.542.3462

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