Lee Ann Smith Returns to Hodes' Canadian Operations as Director of Client Services in Toronto

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October 7, 2008 - New York City, NY

Bernard Hodes Group, a leading provider of integrated talent solutions, is pleased to announce that Lee Ann Smith rejoined Hodes as director of client services in Toronto. Hodes has offices located in Vancouver and Toronto, representing clients throughout the country. Additionally, an office is located in Montreal through the Hodes affiliation with Illico-Hodes.

�Lee Ann has a tremendous amount of experience in the recruitment industry and we are very lucky to have her back in our Toronto office as director of client services,� said Lisa Benjamin, managing director of Bernard Hodes Group�s Canadian Operations. �She is very astute at understanding our clients� needs, and operates in a very strategic manner which results in offering solutions that achieve our clients� goals.�

Smith, who worked with Hodes as an account supervisor between 2001 and 2004, has more than 18 years of experience working in the areas of employer branding, recruitment advertising, and human resources communications. Prior to rejoining Hodes, Smith was an account supervisor with RIVET (formerly FCB Direct), where she implemented direct marketing, online and email campaigns for clients in the financial services and governmental arenas.

As director of client services with Hodes, Smith will be responsible for overall strategic and tactical management and direction of clients, ensuring their satisfaction with account teams, as well as account retention and developing new business opportunities. �

�It is very exciting for me to have this opportunity to return to Hodes and be a part of the company�s growing success in the Canadian marketplace,� said Smith. �Hodes continues to be one of the leaders in the recruitment industry, and I am pleased to be back and share my knowledge and expertise with the team.�

The Hodes Canada teams have experience servicing a variety of industries and clients, including those in healthcare, the public sector, technology, education, retail and financial services.

About Bernard Hodes Group

Bernard Hodes Group is a leading fully integrated talent solutions provider, Bernard Hodes Group (http://www.hodes.com) offers solutions that often combine multiple service offerings from the Company's core competency areas: Recruitment Marketing; Sourcing/Response Management; Hiring Process Re-engineering; and Staffing Technology (seehttp://www.hodesiQ.com). All solutions are developed and measured within the company's 360-degree process methodology. The company is headquartered in New York, with over 80 offices and affiliates around the globe. Bernard Hodes Group is a part of Omnicom Group, Inc., (NYSE - OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company.�Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Bernard Hodes Group serves thousands of clients in virtually every industry, helping them to attract and retain talented workers in every skill set.

Stacey Havel, Bernard Hodes Group
954-966-3500

shavel@mi.hodes.com

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