PAN COMMUNICATIONS ADDS JASON OUELLETTE TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Andover, Mass. – October 24, 2006 – PAN Communications, an award-winning, high-impact public relations firm specializing in technology, professional services, and consumer goods announced that it has promoted Jason Ouellette to the role of Senior Account Manager. Ouellette, who joins a group of five senior account managers, will provide strategic direction and counsel within the firm’s high tech and consumer portfolios as well as mentoring PAN’s staff of more than 50 public relations professionals.

During his seven-year tenure with PAN, Jason has developed and executed award-winning PR campaigns for some of the leading organizations in their industries such as Open Text, Hummingbird, and Stratus, to name just a few. By leveraging his long-standing knowledge of the media/analysts and aligning key campaign messages with market trends, he has made a profound impact on his clients’ business. Prior to joining PAN, Jason worked with the consumer marketing agency Momentum Marketing in North Carolina driving media awareness for the firm’s clientele.

“Jason has proven himself as a strategic leader who has achieved tremendous visibility for our enterprise software clients –specifically security, public safety and content management,” highlights Phil Nardone, president and founder of PAN Communications. “In addition, he has played a key role in some of the firm’s consumer business, launching products that have received national exposure. We are pleased to recognize his passionate dedication to the firm and to the practice of public relations. It’s fabulous to see yet another PAN employee move through the ranks and realize their professional goals”.

In addition, the agency is pleased to announce the following employees promoted to the role of account manager:

Carrie Schuller, an employee since 2000, works with clients in the consumer goods and technology portfolios and leads the team’s pro bono work with non-profit organizations.

Ed Hadley, with the firm since 2002, discovered a love for PR when he interned for a mayoral campaign in his home town. Today, Ed’s passion is focused in the high tech portfolio with enterprise software solutions.

Kim Baker brings more than six years of PR experience to PAN Communications, where her work focuses on PAN’s high tech portfolio. She has an extensive media and analyst relations background securing a wide variety of coverage in national business, trade, and vertical outlets.

Lisa Rivero, with over six years in PR, has extensive agency experience in both public relations and investor relations. Lisa has strong working relationships with both technology analysts and national business and trade media.

“We’re delighted to recognize these four individuals for their accomplishments at PAN,” said Mark Nardone, executive vice president. “Their skill in cultivating influencer relationships on behalf of their clients has yielded outstanding results and bolstered their client’s positions in the marketplace.”