Ad Agency and PR Firm Merge Forces

May 12, 2005 -- Long-time Arkansas area marketing and advertising professional, Ralph Smith, has sold controlling interest in Advertising Plus, Incorporated to Mark Myers, a Van Buren, Ark. public relations consultant.

“ From a business perspective, one clearly sees the growth potential as exciting, considering our combined resources. ”

"Having the opportunity to work with a well-known and consummate professional like Ralph Smith made this merger irresistible. From a business perspective, one clearly sees the growth potential as exciting, considering our combined resources," Myers stated.

Smith added, "The potential market for our joint efforts made this a ‘must-do,’ not just for Ad Plus, but for our clients as well. Mark’s ability, contacts, and the additional services that he brings to the table really made this attractive to me. Our staff is positively energized and our clients should be elated."

Smith will remain a shareholder in Advertising Plus, Inc. He will assume the role of Founder and Principal. Myers will become Chairman and CEO of Advertising Plus, Inc. Both will be members of the Board of Directors.

Advertising Plus has been in business in Fort Smith, Arkansas for over 16 years. The agency has won over 70 Addys for its work in TV commercials, radio commercials, print materials and web design. Most recently, it won four Gold Addys at the Fort Smith Ad Club awards banquet for Consumer Web Site, Logo design, Newspaper Ad and Interactive Opening Video.

Mark Myers has owned and operated Myers Global Media Group, Ltd. It specializes in corporate communications and political consulting. He served as Asa Hutchinson’s campaign manager in his bid for the open congressional seat in 1996 for Arkansas’ Third Congressional District. He left Arkansas to temporarily join Hutchinson’s Washington, DC staff. Myers subsequently returned to Arkansas to manage a second congressional race, and has served as a consultant to corporations, congressional, legislative and local candidates. Additionally, he served as the Public Relations Manager and Marketing Communications Manager for the former publicly-traded company, Loislaw.com.

Myers Global Media Group, Ltd and Advertising Plus, Inc. will remain separate entities.

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Mark Myers
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