PAN COMMUNICATIONS APPOINTS JANE CARPENTER TO DIRECTOR OF CONSUMER PRACTICE

Andover, Mass. – October 16, 2007 – PAN Communications, an award-winning, high-impact public relations firm specializing in technology, consumer, and professional services, today announced they have named Jane Carpenter as director of the firm’s consumer practice. In this position, Carpenter will be responsible for leading the agency’s consumer portfolio and will provide creative and strategic leadership.

Carpenter brings more than ten years of experience in driving innovative PR initiatives for clients. She has worked extensively with executive management teams at public and private companies to spearhead successful launches and ongoing campaigns for products across a variety of industries including fashion, beauty, entertainment, health, education, and consumer technology.

“Jane is a valuable addition to PAN and we’re very excited to welcome her,” said Mark C. Nardone, executive vice president of PAN Communications. “She is a perfect fit within the already strong consumer practice team, and her creativity and extensive experience with highly successful launches and campaigns will further strengthen PAN’s consumer portfolio.”

Prior to joining PAN, Carpenter held management positions at Schwartz Communications and Lois Paul & Partners where she was responsible for providing strategic direction and tactical leadership to clients. She began her career in broadcasting, working for NBC’s “Meet the Press.”

Carpenter earned a B.S. from the University of Virginia and a M.S. from Boston University’s College of Communication. She resides in Westford, Mass. with her two children.