A&R Edelman Launches Green Team; New Group Advocates Clean Technology

New Clients Include Cree, Xantrex, Novazone and the California Clean Tech Open

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 17, 2006 – The accelerating depletion of affordable energy, safe food, clean water and other natural resources have captured the world’s attention. These issues have prompted a new category of businesses determined to improve energy efficiency, encourage energy independence, preserve natural resources and promote sustainable living. More than $1.6 billion of venture capital was invested in such “clean technology” businesses in 2005, according to research published in March by the Cleantech Venture Network. A&R Edelman today announced its support of this growing sector with a new practice devoted to clean technology including clients Cree Inc., Xantrex Technology Inc., Novazone Inc. and the California Clean Tech Open.

“Collectively, clean technology has the potential to address some of the world’s most important environmental, economic and social problems,” said Bob Angus, president and managing partner, A&R Edelman. “As an emerging sector, however, clean tech is still being defined. A strong need exists for education about the category’s business models, environmental benefits and key policy issues, and PR will play an important role in that process.” MORE >

A&R Edelman Expands
Government and Entertainment Practices

New Hires in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles Deepen Agency Expertise

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2005 – A&R Edelman, one of the nation’s leading independent technology PR firms, has expanded its government and entertainment PR practices with new hires in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. Laura Taylor, previously senior PR manager at Sprint Nextel Inc. and a former chairperson of the High Tech Committee at the National Press Club, brings solid experience in government PR to A&R Edelman’s Washington, D.C., staff. In Los Angeles, Michelle Gross, who led publicity efforts for the critically acclaimed talk show “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” during the show’s first two seasons, brings a decade of experience in the Hollywood entertainment industry.

“Laura and Michelle bring a vast amount of PR experience in two fast-growing areas of our business and broaden our presence in the cities central to the government and entertainment industries,” said Bob Angus, A&R Edelman’s president and managing partner. “This fuels our continued growth into broader market areas where technology is a key component.” MORE >