Innis Maggiore Establishes New Quarterly Record With 18 New Clients in First Quarter 2003

CANTON, Ohio (May 8, 2003) -- Innis Maggiore Group, a regional integrated communications firm based here, set a new company record by securing 18 new clients in the first quarter of 2003.

The new accounts contributed to record billings in the three-month period ended March 31, exceeding first-quarter 2002 billings by more than 40 percent.

"Although a slow economy has curbed advertising spending on a national level, we continue to meet business leaders who are seeking intelligent ideas to drive their companies forward," said Dick Maggiore, president and chief executive officer. "Following the example of many of our clients, we are finding ways to grow in spite of difficult economic conditions."

The record first quarter follows a series of strong growth years at Innis Maggiore. Billings quadrupled between 1997 and 2002.

The new 2003 clients include a broad mix, ranging from Walt Disney Co.'s Interactive Division, based near Los Angeles, to the Stark County Health Department, with offices in Canton.

Other new accounts include:

• • Fred Olivieri Construction, North Canton
  • Biery Cheese, Louisville
  • Graphic Enterprises, North Canton
  • Taylor Steel, Niles
  • Walt Disney Co., N. Hollywood, Calif.
  • United Way Compass Website, Canton
  • Stark County Health Department, Canton
  • Anderson Coach & Tour, Greenville, Pa.
  • Universal Syndications, North Canton
  • Railroad Tie Association, Fayetteville, Ga.
  • Engler Law Offices, Boardman
  • Republic Storage Systems, Canton
  • Hendrickson International, Canton
  • Life Choice Mobility, Massillon
  • Eastwood Furniture, Kidron
  • Wayne County, Wooster
  • Ohio Energy Corp., Columbus
  • Watson Institute, Pittsburgh

Innis Maggiore Group is an advertising and public relations firm with more than 60 associates at offices in Canton and Youngstown, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pa. The company quadrupled in size between 1997 and 2002, and is projecting 2003 capitalized billings of more than $35 million. Key clients include Aultman Health Foundation, Liquid Control Corp., Louisiana-Pacific Corp., Microsoft Corp., NancyLopezGolf, NEOUCOM, Nickles Bakery, Parker Hannifin, Progressive Foam Technologies, Rainbow Rentals, Republic Engineered Products, Smithers-Oasis Co., Square Two Golf, and Walt Disney Co. Innis Maggiore is a member of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, the Direct Marketing Association, the National Investor Relations Institute and the Public Relations Society of America.