YRG Recruits Michael J. Heiser as President

Portland, Ore., April 4, 2007 - YRG, an integrated marketing communications agency, announces the addition of Michael J. Heiser to serve as agency president. Heiser, formerly senior vice president at ID Branding, brings to YRG a complementary background in the branding of Fortune 500 companies and their products. He was recruited to the team to bolster YRG capabilities in client brand development, strategy creation, program integration and client services.

"Mike is ideal for this position on the YRG team," said John Bistolas, an agency principal."His combined skills in branding and strategic counsel, along with our team's creative talents, will only benefit our clients."

Heiser has extensive experience working on brand development and deployment of marketing programs for some of the largest companies on the West Coast, including those in technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors. His understanding of the strategic planning process and abilities to execute integrated programs, including the ideal mix of all communications disciplines, are closely aligned with YRG's focus on integrating the marketing communications functions, including online, advertising and public relations programs.

"Joining the YRG team is an honor," said Heiser. "YRG has a very talented team of communications professional, a long history as a strategic communications agency, and a roster of outstanding clients."

Prior to working at ID Branding, Heiser served as an account supervisor at YRG from 1998 to 2000.

John Bistolas further announced his departure from the company effective April 30, after serving eight years in various management roles, most recently as president and managing partner.

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, the agency 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.

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04.04.07 // 09:30am