The Loughlin/Michaels Group’s results-focused approach and flexible program options, coupled with their proven ability to create thought leaders in technology makes them a valuable partner for Netmagic.

Sandip Gupta, President of Netmagic

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LOUGHLIN/MICHAELS GROUP SHOWCASES JUMP START PROGRAM AT TIECON WEST 2008

Program Designed to Launch Technology Innovators Quickly and with High-Impact

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Loughlin/Michaels Group
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CAMPBELL, Calif., May 12, 2008 —The Loughlin/Michaels Group (LMGPR), transforming technology companies to market leaders with strategic public relations programs, today announced the company will showcase their Jump Start Program at TiEcon 2008, Booth #8 which will be held on May 16-17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Since exhibiting last year, LMGPR has successfully launched six technology innovators associated with the TiEcon network, including Netmagic Solutions, 3Leaf Systems, 4Blox, nineMotion, frevvo and iForem.

For smaller companies, establishing credible presence in the era of new media is increasingly challenging. To meet the unique public relations needs of emerging technology innovators entering the market as well as established companies launching new products or offering an IPO, LMGPR has developed Jump Start. This high-impact technology public relations program quickly establishes visibility and momentum for companies and solutions. For high-tech clients with limited resources, it “jump starts” public relations awareness, accelerates communication objectives, and achieves high-impact results in a short timeframe.

“The TiEcon community has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and are an integral part of the Silicon Valley tech industry,” said Donna Michaels, president of LMGPR. “The Jump Start program is ideal for startups or early stage companies that are looking to quickly build market presence through flexible and customized programs, without the high overhead typically associated with most PR agencies.”

“We chose the Loughlin/Michaels Group because of the team’s industry-specific knowledge, enthusiasm for technology and media contacts, all of which translates to substantial results,” said Sandip Gupta, president of Netmagic, TiE charter member and chair for TiE CEO Forum. “The Loughlin/Michaels Group’s results-focused approach and flexible program options, coupled with their proven ability to create thought leaders in technology makes them a valuable partner for Netmagic.”

According to B.V. Jagadeesh, president and CEO, 3Leaf Systems and TiE charter member, “The Loughlin/Michaels Group is ideal for start-ups because they see the gaps and can quickly provide a high impact public relations program for companies during a crucial time, even if they are in the process of building its initial customer base or at times even with no customers at all.”

LMGPR supports emerging technologies, including networking/infrastructure, application delivery, Web services and traffic management, telecommunications services, security, enterprise software, and consumer technology. The firm provides comprehensive services including corporate strategy, launch and event support, media and analyst relations, spokesperson training, writing and material development, speaker’s bureau management and marketing communications support. Clients benefit from customized PR programs that can scale with business needs, a hands-on approach from a team of seasoned professionals with a minimum of ten years of experience, and high-impact/low overhead services that produce measurable results. The LMGPR portfolio of experience includes PR programs with Avocent, 3Leaf Systems, Blue Coat Systems, Concentric Network, Citrix, enKoo, iForem, FireEye, frevvo, MiraLink, Mirapoint, nineMotion, Netmagic Solutions and other market innovators.

About TiEcon and TiE

TiEcon is TiE's premier annual event and is the largest convention in the world dedicated to entrepreneurs. TiE is a global, not-for-profit, non-political, and non-religious organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurs across its international network. Since its founding in 1992, TiE has grown to become the world's largest organization for entrepreneurs and professionals, with membership spread across 48 chapters in 11 countries. Membership includes over 1,600 experienced entrepreneurs and business executives as Charter Members, and over 10,000 aspiring entrepreneurs and professionals as Members. Top Venture Capital firms, Fortune 500 corporations, and professional service providers are among TiE sponsors.

About the Loughlin/Michaels Group

The Loughlin/Michaels Group, an award-winning agency, transforms technology innovators into business category leaders through PR programs that uniquely define and drive the market’s values and agenda. The agency has proven success in working with companies in every phase of public relations from inception, funding, product and company launches through acquisitions and IPO. The agency’s team of experts is highly skilled in every aspect of public relations and provides a hands-on approach to delivering high results cost-effectively. The Loughlin/Michaels Group services North America and has strategic partners in Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. For more information go to www.lmgpr.com or call +1 408 738-9150