KODIAK VENTURE PARTNERS TAPS PAN COMMUNICATIONS TO INCREASE VISIBILITY

Andover, Mass. – September 17, 2007 – PAN Communications, a mid-sized public relations firm specializing in technology, consumer goods and professional services, today announced that Kodiak Venture Partners (www.kodiakvp.com), a venture capital firm that focuses on building seed and early stage technology companies into high-growth industry market leaders, has chosen the agency to spearhead its public relations and brand identity initiatives.

PAN Communications will conduct thought leadership activities for Kodiak’s partners, targeting opportunities within business publications, venture capital outlets and media covering the firm’s industries of focus. PAN will also be responsible for securing high-level speaking opportunities at industry events.

After a rigorous RFP process, PAN was selected from a field of two finalists. “We were impressed with PAN’s experience in building strategic and successful media relations programs,” said Liz Neal, Director of Marketing, Kodiak Venture Partners. “PAN understands our space and target audience. The team’s energy, enthusiasm and creativity assures us that they will get the job done and get us great results.”

“Kodiak is a valuable addition to our professional services portfolio,” said Mark Nardone, executive vice president of PAN Communications. “Kodiak is a well-respected company that identifies and funds true market leaders with disruptive technologies. PAN’s experience, strength and knowledge in Kodiak’s areas of focus will make for an exciting campaign that will help further drive Kodiak’s leadership position.”