WORLDCOM GROUP ELECTS AMERICAS REGION BOARD FOR 2009

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CENTURY CITY, CA (January 22, 2009)–The Worldcom Public Relations Group, the world�s largest network of independently owned public relations counseling firms, announced the election of its 2009 board of directors for the Americas Region.

Hal Dash of the Los Angeles, Calif.-based Cerrell Associates, Inc. was elected Chairman. Dash replaces outgoing chairman John Bliss of Bliss PR in New York.

Stefan Pollack of The Pollack PR Marketing Group, also in Los Angeles, was appointed Chair-elect and Treasurer.

Dash said he hopes to continue expanding Worldcom�s global reach and the breadth of services and expertise offered by the network. �Above all, clients seek value and results for their investment, particularly during uncertain economic times,� Dash said. �Worldcom offers clients direct access to the best and brightest PR minds all over the world � but at the same time, the specialized local knowledge and focused results that are the hallmarks of independent PR agencies.�

In addition to naming Dash and Pollack as Chair and Chair-elect/Treasurer of the Americas Region, other appointments include:

John Bliss, Bliss PR, New York � Immediate Past Chair, Practice Groups

Angelica Consiglio, Planin, Sao Paolo � Latin America Membership

Aileen Katcher, Katcher Vaughn & Bailey, Nashville � Marketing

Neil McGlone, Michael A. Burns & Associates, Dallas � Member Recruitment

Dorothy Pirovano, Public Communications, Inc., Chicago � Member Retention

Virginia Sheridan, M. Silver Associates, New York � Meeting Liaison

Lore McManus Solo, Strategic America, Des Moines � Online / Interactive

Marie-Jose� Gagnon, CASACOM, Montreal � Peer Review

Sandy Hermanoff, Hermanoff Public Relations, Detroit � Professional Development

Todd Lynch, St. John & Partners, Jacksonville � Sponsorship/Vendor Relations

About the Worldcom Public Relations Group

Worldcom Public Relations Group is the world�s leading network of independently owned public relations counseling firms, with some 114 partners in 94 cities worldwide. Established in 1988, it was formed so that the strongest, most capable independent public relations firms could serve national, international and multi-national clients while retaining the flexibility and client-service focus inherent in independent agencies. Through Worldcom Group, clients have on-demand access to in-depth communications expertise from professionals who understand the language, culture and customs of the geographic arenas in which they operate. Visit http://www.worldcomgroup.com for more information.

About The Pollack PR Marketing Group

The Pollack PR Marketing Group (PPMG), based in Century City, CA is a mid-sized, multi-specialty agency with practice areas in consumer products and services, technology and professional services. The agency’s clients range from Fortune 500 companies to start-up businesses. PPMG is a partner in The WORLDCOM Public Relations Group, a consortium of over 100 partners with offices around the world. For more information visithttp://www.ppmgcorp.com.

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