TBA Global Taps Entertainment Executive Geoff Thomas to Lead Group

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 4, 2006) – Corporate events and consumer marketing leader TBA GLOBAL announces the development of a new Entertainment group to be directed by renowned entertainment executive Geoff Thomas. Named Vice President of Entertainment, Mr. Thomas will lead the newly formed Entertainment group which supports all of the business units within the company.

Based in TBA Los Angeles office, the Entertainment group comprises a team of creative experts who design high profile talent packages uniquely tailored to the needs of corporate clientele.

“Entertainment is a powerful method to connect audiences with brands in a visceral way. TBA is committed to deliver unique concepts along with the highest caliber of talent to our clientele. I am confident that Geoff will continue to build upon our success,” states Jeff Kline, Executive Vice President, Business Affairs, TBA.

“TBA’s commitment to entertainment is evident at its core foundation. The company is at the forefront of entertainment trends and has a diverse group of talented executives which were significant factors to my coming on board,” notes Geoff Thomas. “I look forward to working with them and their outstanding clientele.”

Geoff Thomas has over 12 years of experience in entertainment marketing and is recognized for his creative vision. Prior to joining TBA, Mr. Thomas held the title of Vice President at Aaron Walton Entertainment (A.W.E.) which is part of the Omnicom Group. While at A.W.E., Mr. Thomas was the creative force behind uniting the Cadillac brand with the legendary music of Led Zeppelin. In addition to the negotiation of music licenses, he was also instrumental in the development and execution of celebrity endorsement deals. Mr. Thomas was key in securing performances by some of music’s most respected artists including The Counting Crows, Harry Connick, Jr., and Reba McEntire as well as appearances by influential actors/comedians Ray Romano and Martin Short.

TBA ranks number two in the top 50 event planning companies (Special Events Magazine, September 2005) and moves forward to expand its services and client relationships. The company recently restructured into four unique business units: Strategic Events/Meeting Planning Services, Destination Management, Consumer Marketing and Fairs & Festivals Entertainment.

About TBA GLOBAL

Founded in 1994, TBA Global is a privately held company that produces corporate events and fully integrated consumer marketing programs. Utilizing creative strategies and brand positioning, TBA’s team of experts design, produce and execute live events and key corporate messaging. TBA is headquartered in Los Angeles, California with offices throughout the United States, Canada and Germany as well as our virtual office at www.tbaglobalevents.com. TBA, delivering moments that connect.