LONDON, May 13 /PRNewswire/ --

- Relocation of Sales Director Set to Expand and Strengthen 
PR Newswire's Position in the Region

PR Newswire, the global leader in commercial news distribution, today
announced the relocation of the Nordic and Russian Sales Director, Jonathan
Bean from its UK to its Nordic headquarters.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080513/304307 )

This move demonstrates PR Newswire's commitment of senior management
resource to the region. Being positioned locally will allow operational
expansion which will focus on servicing the distinct needs of the various
Nordic countries.

Lisa Ashworth, Chief Executive Officer Europe, PR Newswire, said "The
Nordics are one of our fastest growing regions. With the expansion of its
sales force and opening a new office in Stockholm at the end of last year, we
are now dedicating another highly experienced and successful talent to the
area. I am confident that Jonathan and his team will continue to deliver the
highest level of service for PR Newswire's Nordic clients, and help grow
revenue and forge new partnerships."

The Nordic region is home to some of the world's most technologically
advanced communicators and PR Newswire has seen unprecedented growth in the
need for international distribution over the last few years. This rise in
market demand for news distribution has been fuelled by the rapid
fragmentation of traditional media, and the explosion of social media and
multimedia platforms, of which Nordic companies have been early adopters.

Bean, who joined the company five years ago, has been key in establishing
the PR Newswire brand in the Nordic region. Speaking about the move Bean
said, "I am excited to be in a position to influence and advise Nordic
organisations on their exposure in the international marketplace. Our rapidly
expanding client base is full of innovative organisations, and I am looking
forward to working with them more closely to enhance their global
communications strategies."

This announcement follows numerous releases regarding PR Newswire's
global expansion in high-growth markets such as China and the Middle East.

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association, trade, non-profit, and other customers worldwide. Using 
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including the news media, the investment community, government 
decision-makers, and the general public with their up-to-the-minute,
full-text news developments.

PR Newswire has offices in 14 countries and routinely sends its
customers' news to outlets in 170 countries and in more than 40 languages.
Utilising the latest in communications technology, PR Newswire content is
considered a mainstay among news reporters, investors and individuals who
seek breaking news from the source. PR Newswire is a subsidiary of United
Business Media plc of London.

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

Samantha Proctor, Marketing Communications Director EMEA, PR Newswire 
Europe +44-20-7454-5115 or email samantha.proctor@prnewswire.co.uk

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