PAN COMMUNICATIONS WINS SIX AWARDS AT 2005 BELL RINGERS

Fifth Largest PR Agency in New England Recognized for Outstanding Results

Andover, Mass. - June 10, 2005 – PAN Communications, an independent, results-oriented public relations agency, won six awards at the 36th Annual Bell Ringer Awards ceremony on Thursday, June 9, sponsored by the Publicity Club of New England, the oldest not-for-profit public relations trade organization. Recognizing excellence in communications and public relations work, the Publicity Club's Bell Ringer Awards are a symbol of outstanding achievement for public relations professionals from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont and New Hampshire.

Four of PAN's awards were in the coveted campaign categories and represented work for leading companies, including KANA, Summit Mortgage, Clear Flow and Cymfony. PAN also was recognized for its work on LinearAir and Vibes Media.

"To be recognized for our high tech, business to business, organizational identity and special event campaigns is tremendous, because it proves that PAN delivers high caliber, strategic PR counsel that is aligned with our clients' business goals," said Philip A. Nardone, Jr., president of PAN Communications. "In addition, these wins touch all three of our portfolios and demonstrate our depth of expertise and commitment to each."

PAN was recognized with awards in the following categories:

  • Bell for Best High Tech Product/Service Launch - KANA Software
  • Bell for Best Business to Business Product/Service Publicity Campaign - Clear Flow
  • Merit for Best Organizational Identity Campaign - Summit Mortgage
  • Merit for Best Single Special Event - Cymfony
  • Merit for Best Trade Feature or Commentary Placement - Vibes Media
  • Merit for Best Regional News Release - LinearAir