Randy Keener joins YRG as Associate Creative Director

Portland, Ore., March 26, 2007 - YRG, an integrated marketing communications agency, announces today the addition of Randy Keener as associate creative director. In this role, Keener will lead the creative team in developing both the print and online marketing aspects of the agency's work for its clients.

"We are thrilled to have Randy join our team," says Brian Mount, YRG's vice president, creative services. "Randy's enthusiasm and 'can-do' attitude are contagious. In addition to being an exceptional creative talent, Randy is truly business-savvy and his work demonstrates it. He is genuinely gifted in concepting, design, illustration, as well as interactive media and online program development."

Most recently a senior creative at The New Group, Keener brings more than 12 years of experience producing a variety of work for Fortune 500 companies, including Reebok, Columbia Sportswear and Sony. He has a diverse background in marketing communications for business, technical and consumer audiences - with work spanning a spectrum of media disciplines, including interactive retail, Web site design, as well as design and illustrations for product packaging, POP and tradeshow environments.

"Most importantly, we appreciate in Randy his disciplined and thoughtful approach to clients' business strategies and branding issues," added Mount.

About YRG Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, YRG (formerly Young & Roehr Group) provides strategic counsel and innovative branding, public relations, advertising and online communications programs. An employee-owned company with global capabilities, YRG serves clients in electronics, software, transportation, education, manufacturing, healthcare and tourism. In 2005 and 2006, it was named one of the top 50 business-to-business agencies in the U.S. by B-to-B Magazine. More information about the company is available at www.yrgcommunications.com.

Media Contact: Becky Leung 503.222.0626

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