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Performance Public Relations Broadens Footprint with Acquisition of Parker Design Inc.

Leading corporate communications company completes deal to increase service offering and cost savings for growing client base

San Diego, CA, March 25, 2008 – Performance Public Relations today announced that it has closed a definitive agreement by acquiring Parker Design Inc., a leading graphic design and marketing firm that specializes in full service design solutions from cutting-edge concepts through solution delivery.

“The acquisition is in complete alignment with PPR’s mission of delivering the best possible services and the lowest possible cost,” said Peter Nilsson, president of Performance.  “Parker design is known for its creativity, fluid communication and stellar results – we welcome them all to the PPR family.”  

Parker Design is a respected innovator in the graphic design industry and perfectly compliments the highly recognized Performance portfolio of clients and body of work.  Services now offered in-house by PPR include brochures, advertisements, direct mail, collateral material, food packaging, and website design and development, as well as PowerPoint presentations, illustrated maps, story boards, and logo and identity systems.

The acquisition of Parker design brings extensive graphic design experience to PPR. The Parker team has worked on projects for leading companies such as Absolut Vodka, Nintendo, Microsoft, The Clorox Company, Cochlear Americas, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Gay and Lesbian Medical Association, Winshuttle, Bonita Bay Group, Citymark Development, San Diego State University, City of San Diego, City of Las Vegas, and 4S Ranch Communities and others.

"We are honored to be joining such a respected and growing company like PPR,” said Matt Parker, founder of Parker Design and new vice president for Performance.  “Performance has always delivered industry leading service and results – it’s an exciting time to be with PPR.”

The acquisition extends PPR’s presence into the graphic design market as well as its position the leading PR firm and a one-stop partner for public relations, marketing and graphic design services.  

The deal is complete and financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.  

About Performance Public Relations
Performance is the communication industry’s leading provider of public relations, marketing and graphic design services - helping clients establish identity, build awareness, generate leads and communicate across multiple audiences. As the world’s best independent public relations firm, Performance provides a full spectrum of advanced communications services. For more information, please visit www.performpr.com, or contact Performance at inquires@performpr.com.