06/30/2008 EDWARD HOWARD PROMOTES EMILY LAUER TO VICE PRESIDENT

CLEVELAND, OHIO, JUNE 30, 2008 – Edward Howard, the longest-established independent public relations firm in the nation, announced today that Emily Lauer, APR, has been promoted to vice president of the firm. Lauer, who works in the firm’s Cleveland office, specializes in marketing communications, media relations, spokesperson training, public affairs and special event coordination. She is responsible for supervising work for several significant Edward Howard clients, including: Wal-Mart, Huffy, TTI Floorcare/ Hoover, Kidde and Nokia. “I’m delighted – and especially proud – to make this announcement,” said Kathleen Obert, chairperson and chief executive officer of Edward Howard. “Emily joined our firm eight years ago as an account executive. It’s been a privilege to watch her grow. She truly is a dedicated and talented professional and a leader both in the office and the community. We appreciate all of her hard work and look forward to her continued contributions.” Before joining Edward Howard, Lauer was an account executive at Wyse Landau Public Relations, and interned at United Way of Lake County and The Lubrizol Corporation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Bowling Green State University. She is accredited by the Public Relations Society of America. Highly active in the community, Lauer is a member of the Associate Board of Shoes & Clothes for Kids, a board member and officer of the Greater Cleveland Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, and is a 2003 graduate of Cleveland Bridge Builders. She previously served on the marketing committee for the 2004 International Children’s Games and as co-chair of City Year Cleveland’s annual fundraiser. 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.