Expansion and Promotions Bring the Ardell Group to a New Level of Success; Two Promoted to...

Business Editors

DEL MAR, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 2001

The Ardell Group, a quality-driven public relations firm specializing in the field of high technology, today announced the addition of a Boston office and the promotions of Barbara Lord and Jennifer Williamson

Lord and Williamson will continue to provide public relations support to Ardell's high technology accounts, in addition to managing several account teams. Lord will also manage the Boston office, allowing The Ardell Group to more efficiently service clients on both the East and West coasts.

"Jennifer and Barbara have proven themselves to be exceptional assets to The Ardell Group with a strong dedication to the mission and values of our agency," said David Stowe, president, The Ardell Group. "These promotions and the opening of the Boston office open up exciting opportunities for this company."

Williamson has been with The Ardell Group since 1999. She has successfully handled numerous high-tech accounts across a variety of industries including digital imaging and networking hardware. Williamson graduated from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor's degree in mass media communications in 1995. For the past two years, Lord has managed clients in the Internet, digital imaging and networking industries. She received a degree in English from Boston College in 1996 and is currently pursuing an MBA at the college, as well. Lord is responsible for operating the Boston office and is instrumental in managing analyst relations in that region.

Prior to joining The Ardell Group, Lord and Williamson were both media relations specialists at CCS/PR Inc.

About The Ardell Group

The Ardell Group was founded in 1988 and specializes in promoting high-technology companies, representing clients in the fields of computer and information technology, across the complete emerging high technology market spectrum. The Ardell Group is headquartered at 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd. Ste. 220, Del Mar, CA 92014 with offices in San Francisco and Boston. For more information visit the agency on the World Wide Web at http://www.ardellgroup.com.