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NEW YORK

PR Newswire today announced the addition of Sharon Johnson to the position of New Business Development Representative, further strengthening the Company's ability to attract additional West Coast based businesses to its industry leading news distribution and communications services.

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As New Business Development Representative, Ms. Johnson will be responsible for the acquisition of new business in the greater San Diego, CA area and Southern CA. Ms. Johnson will report to Dave Kuhn, Director, New Business Development at PR Newswire, and will join a team of 12 managers and representatives who are dedicated to expanding PR Newswire's client base and fostering ongoing customer relationships. Prior to joining PR Newswire, Ms. Johnson held different sales roles with Business Wire, most recently as a Regional Manager.

"Ms. Johnson's knowledge of the industry and successful track record will be an invaluable asset as PR Newswire enhances key geographic regions on the West Coast," stated Mr. Kuhn. "Ms. Johnson will play an integral role in executing PR Newswire's strategy to further expand our global customer base by introducing companies and organizations to PR Newswire's unparalleled press release distribution and optimization tools, multimedia production and distribution services, and state-of-the-art tools for marketing and communications professionals. We see the West Coast as an area of prime growth opportunity and Ms. Johnson will be integral in our efforts to further expand our presence in the region."

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire is the global leader in innovative communications and marketing services, enabling organizations to connect and engage with their target audiences worldwide.

Through its multi-channel distribution network, audience intelligence, targeting, and measurement services, PR Newswire helps corporations and organizations conduct rich, timely and dynamic dialogues with the media, consumers, policymakers, investors and the general public, in support of building brands, generating awareness, impacting public policy, driving sales, and raising capital.

Pioneering the commercial news distribution industry 55 years ago, PR Newswire connects customers with audiences in more than 170 countries and in over 40 languages through an unparalleled network of offices in 16 countries across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, and via unique affiliations with the leading news agencies across the globe. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United Business Media Limited (UBM.L), a leading global business media company that serves professional commercial communities around the world. For more information, go to www.unitedbusinessmedia.com.

CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations of PR Newswire, +1-201-360-6776, rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com

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CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Public Relations of PR
Newswire, +1-201-360-6776, rachel.meranus@prnewswire.com