12/14/2007 EDWARD HOWARD HIRES MELISSA KOSKI AS ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

CLEVELAND, OHIO, December 14, 2007 – Edward Howard, the longest-established independent public relations firm in the nation, today announced that Melissa Koski has been hired as assistant account executive in the Cleveland office. Koski will provide client service to corporate, consumer products and civic organizations. She is a recent graduate of Boston College with a bachelor’s degree in communications. She comes to Edward Howard from internships at Sawchuck Brown Associates, Albany, N.Y.; Cone Inc., Boston; the Albany Times Union; and Siena College, Loudonville, N.Y. Her experience also includes serving as publicist for the Boston College Red Cross, working as a photographer for Sub Turri, the Boston College yearbook, and volunteering with the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. “We are very happy to welcome Melissa to Edward Howard,” said Kathleen Obert, chairman and chief executive officer of Edward Howard. “She brings valuable qualities, and we look forward to her contributions.” ABOUT EDWARD HOWARD Edward Howard leverages the power of communication for its clients, helping them achieve their goals by telling their stories, protecting their reputations, selling their products and growing their value. The firm’s specialty is solving complex communication challenges. Founded in 1925, Ohio based Edward Howard (with offices in Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton) is the nation’s longest established independent public relations firm, serving clients throughout the United States. For more information, visit edwardhoward.com.