AKA Media Inc.
142 East Ontario, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (800) 996-9432
F: (312) 787-5690
www.AKAMediaInc.com

Our clients rely on our creative multimedia counseling to produce Web videos, Webcasts, SMTs, RMTs, RNRs, B-Roll, IPKs and PSAs. Working with our team of producers, editors and designers, you'll reach your most important audiences with measurable video, radio, Web and TV campaigns. Broadcast Video Production and Distribution Web Video Production and Distribution Video Editing (HD and Standard Definition) Satellite Media Tours (SMTs) B-Roll Packages (B-Roll) Public Service Announcements (PSAs) Internet Press Kits (IPKs)

Fleishman-Hillard
Cynthia Hardie
EVP & Senior Partner, General Manager
875 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 3300
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 751-3535
Cynthia.Hardie@fleishman.com
www.fleishman.com

Fleishman-Hillard Inc., one of the world's leading strategic communications firms, has built its reputation on creating integrated solutions that deliver what its clients value most: meaningful, positive and measurable impact on the performance of their organizations. The firm is widely recognized for excellent client service and a strong company culture founded on teamwork, integrity and personal commitment. Based in St. Louis, the firm operates throughout North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, South Africa and Latin America through its 80 owned offices. For more information, visit the Fleishman-Hillard Web site at www.fleishman.com.

Fleishman-Hillard is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com). Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

Insidedge
Linda Kingman
Executive Vice President
P: (312) 729-4410
lkingman@insidedge.net

Keith Burton
President
P: ( 312) 729-4455
kburton@insidedge.net
www.insidedge.net

Insidedge is a team of specialists who wed the rigor of management consulting, the science of research and the art of marketing communication into a strategic package that fosters employee commitment and motivates employee performance. We help companies translate complex business plans and objectives into a language employees can understand – and act upon.

MS&L
Joel Curran
Managing Director, Midwest Region
MS&L
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Suite 4-150
Chicago, IL 60654
O: 312-861-5201
joel.curran@mslworldwide.com
www.mslworldwide.com

MS&L is a leading global communications firm and part of MS&L Worldwide, a network of communications brands and consultancies with 54 offices in North America, Latin America, EMEA and Asia, as well as an extensive affiliate network. The agency specializes in using research, insights and technology to create and execute powerful communications strategies that are critical to client success. With a unique combination of advice, advocacy and action, MS&L delivers measurable business results for many of the world's largest companies and most successful brands. MS&L Worldwide (www.mslworldwide.com) is a member of the Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577), the world’s fourth largest communications group, and a global leader in digital and online advertising, media consulting, and healthcare communications.

Edelman
Ann M. Glynn
Marketing Manager
312-240-2650
ann.glynn@edelman.com
http://twitter.com/EdelmanCHI
www.edelman.com

Edelman is the largest independently owned public relations firm in the world with 52 offices and 3,200 employees worldwide. Co-headquartered in Chicago and New York, Edelman provides public relations counsel and strategic communications services that enable our clients to build strong relationships and to influence attitudes and behaviors in a complex world. The firm was founded in Chicago in 1952 by Chairman Daniel J. Edelman. Today, the office employs over 500 people.

Edelman was named Advertising Age’s top-ranked PR firm of the decade; Adweek’s “2009 Agency of the Year”; PRWeek’s “2009 Agency of the Year” and “UK Consultancy of the Year”; and Holmes Report’s “Agency of the Decade,” “2009 Best Large Agency to Work For”  and “2009 Asia Pacific Consultancy of the Year.” Edelman owns specialty firms Blue (advertising), StrategyOne (research), BioScience Communications (medical education and publishing), and MATTER (sports and entertainment). Visit www.edelman.com for more information.

SYNAPTIC DIGITAL
Zane Robbins 
Vice President, Client Solutions
312-840-8220
zane.robbins@synapticdigital.com
http://www.synapticdigital.com  

Synapses make connections and deliver messages in the brain. At Synaptic Digital, we make smart connections between our clients and their target audiences – via TV, the Web, social networks and radio.

Born from the integration of two market leaders in video creation and distribution, Medialink and The NewsMarket, Synaptic Digital is the leading global digital communications provider for corporations, organizations and agencies including top brands such as Ericsson, GM, The Gates Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline, Google, Intel, Kia, NATO, Panasonic, and many others worldwide.

From powering multimedia press releases to creating robust online newsrooms to developing creative marketing campaigns, Synaptic Digital represents a new era in global digital communications. The company’s flagship global distribution platform, www.thenewsmarket.com is accessed by more than 25,000 media outlets in 190 countries.

Headquartered in New York, the privately-held company has offices in London, Ahmedabad, Atlanta, Beijing, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Mumbai, Munich, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Winning Presence
julie.schaefer@winningpresence.com
pete@winningpresence.com
www.winningpresence.com

Winning Presence offers speechwriting and executive communications counsel to senior business executives and community leaders worldwide. We help clients communicate effectively, drive business results, and achieve a Winning Presence.

GolinHarris
Gary Rudnick
EVP, Regional Managing Director
111 E. Wacker Drive, 11th FL
Chicago, IL 60601
P: (312) 729-4243
C: (312) 351-5300
www.golinharris.com

For more than 50 years, GolinHarris has been creating successful PR programs that deliver results. We help our clients outmaneuver their competition, dominate their categories and create fierce consumer allegiances. Our ideas are insightful, original and guided by sound strategies. Creativity, innovation and authenticity is at the heart of everything we do — not just in our client campaigns, but in how we analyze brands, examine audiences, measure impact and communicate messages.  In today's world of transparency and hyper communications, we know that innovative approaches and creative ideas exist in splendid isolation unless they're backed up by flawless execution, real stories and first-rate client service. You can rely on GolinHarris to deliver flawless work. Every day and in every way. The need to exceed is the hallmark of every GolinHarris team.

Weber Shandwick
Pam Munoz,
Vice President
676 North St Clair Street
Chicago, IL 60611
P: (312) 988-2047
pmunoz@webershandwick.com
www.webershandwick.com

Weber Shandwick is a global public relations and communications leader.

Across an expansive global network of public relations practitioners, our award-winning communications teams bring to every engagement an unrelenting client focus, a passion for their clients’ businesses, innovative and creative strategies and a commitment to measurable results.

Weber Shandwick has built a collaborative team of the industry’s most talented professionals, a client roster that includes many of the world’s most recognized and respected brands, and a proven track record of unparalleled performance. We provide strategic counsel and program execution services that span the complete range of communications disciplines and industry sectors. Services range from marketing communications, media relations and issues management to public affairs, crisis communications, and CEO and corporate reputation management. Our specialized integrated services include interactive and emerging media, advocacy advertising, market research and visual communications.

Paladin Recruiting and Staffing
Jadey Ryndak
Regional Manager
Paladin Recruiting and Staffing
200 W. Madison
Suite 1805
Chicago, IL 60606
O: 312.654.6126
jadey@paladinstaff.com
www.paladinstaff.com

Paladin, now part of Adecco Group North America, is a professional staffing and recruitment firm dedicated to the marketing, creative and communications professions.  Within these specialties, Paladin is a trusted partner for freelance, direct hire, temp-to-perm and payrolling services.  Paladin provides services to hundreds of clients within all major industries, across corporate, agency and not-for-profit organizations.  For more information about creative, marketing and communications staffing from Paladin, visit www.paladinstaff.com.

Ketchum
Ron Culp
Partner and Managing Director
Ketchum
200 East Randolph Street
Chicago, IL 60601-7281
Partner and Managing Director
O: 312-228-6990
ron.culp@ketchum.com
www.ketchum.com

Ketchum is one of the world's leading public relations agencies. Through its network of offices, Ketchum delivers innovations that help clients across all industries quickly realize their communications goals. With approximately 2,000 people, Ketchum can swiftly mobilize its global resources to produce meaningful results for clients. Founded in 1923, Ketchum is a full-service communications company whose services include a network of global practices -- Brand Marketing, Corporate, Food & Nutrition, Healthcare and Technology. For us, the Ketchum name exemplifies innovation, service and talent.  In every aspect of our business, you will see the energy and enthusiasm that we bring to public relations.

We constantly rededicate ourselves to the innovative thinking, quality service and talent that is synonymous with the Ketchum name.  Our precision entails successfully delivering a message to any audience with a smart, strategic approach, the creative talent to ensure an impact, and the commitment to perfect execution.  Ketchum's success rests on the biggest ideas and the smallest details.