Virtual Adds to the Mix Virtual Adds to the Mix The Virtual Marketing Group, Inc. (VMG) recently added 5 new clients to its roster. ImageServe, a growing Internet solutions company specializing in e-commerce, has retained VMG to handle its public relations responsibilities. In turn, ImageServe will provide VMG with Internet development services to enhance the capabilities of VMG's multimedia department. Nester Software Technologies, Inc. specializes in marketing advanced computer applications to clients worldwide and focuses on the development of software for companies in the automotive, apparel, and military/aerospace industries. Nester contracted with VMG to handle public relations including media relations, tradeshows, and external communications. Toshiba/TEC, with a U.S. base in Atlanta, is a leading supplier of retail information systems and equipment. TEC has retained VMG to handle its advertising, marketing collateral, and direct mail campaigns. TEC was founded in 1950 in Tokyo, Japan, and is a member of the Toshiba Group. Sequent Computer Systems has retained VMG to handle its regional public relations and event planning activities. The Oregon based company is the worldwide leader in Intel based solutions for the data center. To round out the new additions, VMG will handle a direct marketing campaign for Bill Communications, a leader in business communications specializing in business magazines.

Along with the addition of these clients, The Virtual Marketing Group adds Steve Kaufman, Bob Rivenbark, Colleen Moynahan, and Alison Meaders to its staff. Kaufman joined VMG as Vice President of Editorial Services after a five year stint as Editor in Chief of Display & Design Ideas, the leading trade magazine for the retail design, store planning, and visual merchandising professions. Rivenbark joined VMG as Vice President of Technology Communications. He began his career as a technical writer, and has worked in executive positions at several leading ad agencies, including Folio Z and Bennett Kuhn Varner. Finally, VMG adds two talented freelancers: Moynahan joins the agency to work on among others, the Lowry Computer Software account and brings 8 years of editing experience to her work. Meaders will work closely with VMG's public relations department, and brings a wealth of marketing and technical writing experience to the agency.