Released on: September 11, 2008, 1:12 pm

Press Release Author: FSC Marketing Communications

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: FSC Marketing Communications, located in downtown Pittsburgh,
is offering $10,000 worth of agency talent to a deserving small business in need of
creative services.

Press Release Body: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


Contest Offers $10,000 in Ad Services to Help Grow Small Businesses
-- FSC Marketing Communications sees offer as investment in region’s future --

PITTSBURGH, PA., September 8, 2008 – FSC Marketing Communications, a full-service
marketing communications, advertising and public relations agency based in downtown
Pittsburgh, is offering $10,000 worth of agency talent to a deserving small business
in need of creative services.

Qualified applicants must be independently owned and operated, have been in business
for at least three years, and produced gross income between $500,000 and $1,500,000
during their last fiscal year.

“We really see this as a critical time for Pittsburgh – our region is poised for
growth and renewal and we see that the key to a bright future is ensuring that our
homegrown talent and businesses stay engaged and excited about being in Pittsburgh,”
said Ed Flaherty, co-principal of FSC.

Submissions will be judged by a panel of independent marketing professionals.
Evaluation criteria will be based on the company’s potential for growth, uniqueness
of product or service, use of communication technologies to facilitate sales, and
rationale for partnering with FSC.

FSC’s work is highly visible throughout the Pittsburgh region. FSC has been
responsible for the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s construction campaign and
Downtown Living Exposed campaigns, as well as grand opening events for the Cork
Factory in the Strip and an upcoming project with the Oakland Portal, a real estate
development venture. In addition, FSC has worked pro bono with the Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation (JDRF) to generate awareness and visibility for increased
funding. FSC has been honored with a Telly Award in 2007, two American Graphic
Design Awards in 2006, and most recently, the Community Service Award from the
western Pennsylvania chapter of the JDRF.

For complete details on entry, please visit www.fscmc.com and look for the small
business contest icon. Contest entries can be submitted September 8 through October
15, 2008.


About FSC Marketing Communications

FSC is an integrated marketing communications firm that focuses on developing ideas
that build businesses. Specialty practice areas include: marketing strategy
development, market research, account planning, advertising, public relations, sales
promotion, direct marketing, medical marketing and digital services. Now in its 13th
year, the agency’s account roster includes Transitions Optical, UPMC, Heinz, PPG
Industries, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Thales North America, Eckert Seamans,
Tecnocap Closures and Santinelli International. FSC is a member of the American
Association of Advertising Agencies.

For more information, call 412-471-3700 or visit us online at www.fscmc.com.

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Web Site: http://www.fscmc.com

Contact Details: 11 Stanwix Street
21st Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15222