06/26/2008 EDWARD HOWARD HIRES CLAIRE CHICK AS SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER, MEGAN GROTE AS ASSISTANT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

DAYTON, OHIO, JUNE 26, 2008 – Edward Howard, the longest-established independent public relations firm in the nation, today announced that it has hired Claire Chick as senior account manager and Megan Grote as assistant account executive. Both work in the firm’s Dayton office. “I am very pleased to make this announcement,” said Chuck Vella, senior vice president and Dayton office manager of Edward Howard. “Both Claire and Megan will add to our overall breadth and depth of experience and talent while assisting in the continued growth of the Dayton office.” As senior account manager, Chick will oversee client service on various accounts, working closely with corporate, consumer and healthcare clients. Chick previously worked in investor relations and corporate communications for the Icon Group, a Dayton-based investor relations firm. She has experience with a variety of business-to-business and consumer clients, including the former Mead Corporation, Cincinnati Bell, Dayton Power & Light, Robbins and Myers, Standard Register and several other publicly held firms. Chick is a graduate of Saint Mary’s College with a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science. As assistant account executive, Grote will provide client service on various accounts, including corporate and nonprofit organizations. Grote is a recent graduate of Kent State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. She comes to Edward Howard from internships at Eaton Corporation and Flash Communications, a student-run PR agency at KSU; and as a beat reporter for the Daily Kent Stater. She has also held leadership roles with the Public Relations Student Society of America, Kent State United for the Gulf Coast and Delta Zeta sorority. 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.