CORPORATE & CONSUMER EVENT LEADER TBA ANNOUNCES ADDITION OF PROMINENT INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE

8/7/2006

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 7, 2006) - Corporate and consumer event marketing leader TBA has announced the appointment of Mark Shearon to its New York team. Effective August 1, Mr. Shearon is named Vice President of Sales, Strategic Events Division. In his new post, he will be responsible for the development of strategic relationships, brand strategies and marketing programs for TBA.

"We are extremely pleased to add someone of Mark's caliber to our sales team. His many years of experience, coupled with our vision and strategic sales initiatives, will reinforce the leadership position TBA has achieved," states Bob McCormick, Senior Vice President, Strategic Events, TBA.

"I am excited to join TBA at this fascinating time in the industry, as brands work their way through the best way to engage with their targeted audiences," added Mark Shearon. "TBA is positioned to help clients solve real business issues with relevant, insightful and integrated programs that deliver real and meaningful returns."

Mark Shearon comes to TBA with an outstanding reputation and more than 20 years of multi disciplinary event industry experience. Prior to joining TBA, Mr. Shearon was Client Services and New Business Director at Imagination where he was responsible for many of the company's global relationships. Among his many achievements, Mr. Shearon was the team leader working with the President of Nasdaq to conceive and program their daily live televised market launch in Times Square; successfully led the Bell Canada executive team on a 12 month campaign to become the National Premier Sponsor of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games; and developed longstanding communications programs with American Express, Ford Motor Company and Samsung.

Mr. Shearon will be located at the New York City office and report to Bob McCormick.

TBA is ranked #21 in the world's top 50 marketing organizations by Advertising Age magazine (May 1, 2006) and is an Event Marketer magazine 2006 Hot Agency.

About TBA GLOBAL

Founded in 1994, TBA Global, LLC (www.tbaglobal.com) is a privately-held company that creates brand events and experiences for clients including high-profile corporations, non-profit organizations, and associations worldwide. TBA's award-winning teams create, produce and execute unique and compelling programs that enable clients to deliver brand messages, build loyalty and increase sales. TBA is ranked #21 in the world's top 50 marketing organizations by Advertising Age magazine (May 1, 2006) and is an Event Marketer magazine 2006 Hot Agency. TBA is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with multiple offices in the United States and Canada.