Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) Member Coast Communications Signs ADTECH as New Client

Resumé Magazine Names Coast Communications Sweden’s Best Public Relations Agency

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – Leading Swedish trade magazine Resumé has named Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) member Coast Communications Sweden’s Best Public Relations Agency this year. The award tops off a great year for Coast Communications, which recently signed ADTECH, a Frankfurt-based global leader in digital marketing.

Coast Communications specializes in public relations, investor relations, crisis communication and public affairs. In 2007, Coast was ranked sixth in the “Agency of the Year” category by Resumé, and in 2005, was ranked third in Sweden’s Best Agency survey in the “Best Newcomer” category for PR companies with earnings of up to MSEK 10.



“We are proud to say that despite the economic downturn, Coast Communications has continued to uphold our standard of providing high-quality public relations counsel to our clients, and are pleased that our efforts have been recognized with this accolade,” said Coast Communications CEO Karl G. Rickhamre.

Coast has offices in Copenhagen and Stockholm and is a member of Public Relations Global Network (PRGN), the international network of leading independent public relations agencies. The worldwide network comprises 40 independently-owned public relations agencies on six continents, with more than 800 professionals and revenues in excess of $100 million (USD).

“We are thrilled that Coast Communications has been recognized for their work in Sweden. The award demonstrates the ability of PRGN member agencies to understand their local and international markets, and to offer effective strategic advice to companies around the world,” said PRGN President Frank Cullen, of Cullen Communications in Ireland.

Resumé named Westander and Newsroom the second and third best Swedish PR agencies, respectively.

About ADTECH

ADTECH is a leading international supplier of digital marketing solutions, enabling networks, web publishers and agencies to manage, serve and evaluate virtually any kind of online advertising campaign including display, video and mobile formats. ADTECH handles more than 100 billion ad impressions monthly and its customers include major players like Hi-Media, Gannett and .Fox Networks. ADTECH was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. Coast Communications will provide ADTECH with public relations and issue management counsel targeting the Nordic region. Visit ADTECH online at: www.adtech.com.

About Coast Communications

Established in 2001, Coast Communications is a full-service communications consulting firm specializing in PR, Public Affairs and Investor Relations, offering both consultation and production services. Coast Communications’ Nordic network includes a solid network of affiliated PR-firms in Denmark, Finland and Norway. Visit Coast Communications online at: www.coast.se.

About Public Relations Global Network (PRGN)

Public Relations Global Network: Connected Thinking. Globally.

The world’s fourth largest public relations network, Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) serves more than 1,000 clients operating in 80-plus markets internationally. With combined revenues of more than $100 million (U.S.), PRGN comprises 40 independent public relations firms and 800 communications professionals operating from 50 offices on six continents. Visit PRGN online at: www.prgn.com.