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“We’re thrilled that Shannon has joined the KCOMM team,” said Sinan Kanatsiz, KCOMM’s Chairman and CEO. “It’s an exciting time for the firm, as we continue to see explosive growth in terms of both clients and our innovative services. Shannon’s talents will help further enhance everything we have to offer our clients.” “I was drawn to KCOMM’s entrepreneurial spirit,” said Widor. “I’m looking forward to being a part of this firm and the high level of energy and professionalism that it brings to ensure positive results for its clients.” Before joining KCOMM, Widor was with M4 Strategies in Costa Mesa, where he managed media and public affairs campaigns for statewide initiatives, healthcare legislation, multi-million dollar water projects, mortgage firms and professional sports. Ranging from California to Nevada to Tennessee, such clients included Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) and the Los Angeles Galaxy professional soccer team. Widor also worked with O’Reilly Public Relations (formerly Stoorza Communications, California’s largest independent public relations firm) in Riverside, CA, servicing various clients in the arenas of local government, transportation, commercial real estate, education, water and energy. He served as a day-to-day media contact for an international corporation on its national media campaign, helping secure news coverage with The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Associated Press, The Sacramento Bee, Governing, Washington Technology and Government Computer News. A resident of Newport Beach, Widor received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from California State University, San Bernardino. About KCOMM, Inc. KCOMM is a leading marketing communications firm providing public relations, business strategy, advertising, public affairs and Internet marketing services to commercial and government clients. KCOMM is a two-time winner of the Public Relations Society of America’s highest honor, the PROTOS Award, for its campaign success in the high technology arena, the firm’s core niche. The company is privately held and headquartered in Orange County, California. For more information, visit the company’s web site located at www.kanatsiz.com. Background Before joining KCOMM, Montejano was vice president at M4 Strategies in Costa Mesa, performing a variety of public relations and public affairs activities for such clients as The New Majority Political Action Committee, Hospital Corporation of America, and the California Chamber of Commerce. Montejano also served as director of government relations for one of California’s largest independent public relations firms, Stoorza Communications, where he successfully developed and managed numerous multi-million dollar programs in the areas of government, media and crisis communications. He also worked on some of California’s largest and most difficult public projects, including Orange and Riverside Counties’ 91 toll road public acquisition. In addition he worked with prominent builders and environmental groups on Riverside County’s transportation and multispecies habitat plan, one of the largest land use projects in the United States. Other clients included Pardee Homes, Shea Homes, Lockheed Martin, Riverside County Transportation Commission, the Nature Conservancy and the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Montejano served four years in the California State Legislature in multiple capacities, including chief of staff and deputy chief of staff to the Assembly Republican Leader. He has also worked on several federal and state political campaigns, including serving on George W. Bush’s 2000 presidential California campaign team. “We are pleased to secure AudienceTrax as a partner in our quest to become the nations’ leading marketing/communications firm,” says Sinan Kanatsiz, founder, KCOMM, “With the launch of our alliance this year, KCOMM clients can expect added capabilities that will differentiate their organizations within the marketplace.” Through the alliance, AudienceTrax will power KCOMM’s Internet marketing backbone – which will provide clients such as Sony, Toshiba and eBay with targeted e-mail marketing campaigns. AudienceTrax's customer centered solution allows KCOMM and its clientele to seamlessly manage their email databases and deliver e-mail marketing campaigns while providing sophisticated backend analysis for measurement of recipient interest and effectiveness. The solution will enable delivery of secure e-mails, database-driven real-time messaging and rich media e-mail using streaming audio and video, thus defining a unique market niche for KCOMM and its affiliates. “KCOMM’s agency was a perfect fit for our company. Through their established business base, AudienceTrax will provide enterprise level Internet marketing services with fine-grain billing, tracking and reporting for each client”, says James Santagata, vice president of marketing, AudienceTrax, “With our proven system, KCOMM will serve as a single point of contact for their clients' Internet/marketing needs while capitalizing off their email marketing campaigns.” “We value our relationship and synergy with KCOMM due to the systematic integration of our creative services with their marketing expertise. Over the next year we plan to close $1,500,000 in new revenue based on our association and relationship with the firm. Having conducted several branding campaigns with KCOMM in the past – we are confident that the future holds amazing business results for both organizations,” comments Santagata. By partnering with AudienceTrax, KCOMM will offer unique marketing services which address traditional and new mediums. KCOMM sales are anticipated to be one of the largest in Orange County with expected revenue of 1.4 million by the end of the 2003. About Kanatsiz Communications, Inc. (KCOMM) KCOMM is an international marketing, advertising, Internet and public relations firm dedicated to providing result-driven communications services to their clientele. The company focuses on three key arenas: Technology, Business-to-Business and New Media. The company is headquartered in Orange County, along with its sister offices in Irvine and San Jose California. For more information, please contact Sandy Pichitpai, PR Director, KCOMM at 714.854.0900 tel, 714.854.0820 fax, sandy@kanatsiz.com or visit the company’s web site located at www.kanatsiz.com |
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