FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November, 2008
Contact:  Rod Wilson, President & CEO 
562.494.3800

Pacific Research & Strategies, Inc. earns 12 2008 MarCom Awards from Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals

Long Beach-based public relations firm recognized for exemplary work by international competition drawing thousands of entries worldwide

Long Beach, CA - Pacific Research & Strategies, Inc. (PRSI) once again secured its place amongst the elite public relations firms in Southern California by winning 12 2008 MarCom Awards as presented by the Association of Marketing & Communications Professionals.

Overall, PRSI scored in a dozen different categories, receiving three Platinum Awards, judged among the most outstanding competition entries, five Gold Awards, which exceed the high standards of the industry norm, and four Honorable Mentions.

With the 12 MarCom wins, PRSI has amassed 34 total national public relations awards in 2008 alone...

The MarCom Awards is an annual international competition recognizing outstanding creative achievements by marketing and communication professionals.

The competition is one of largest of its kind in the world. Winners past and present have ranged in size from individuals to media conglomerates and Fortune 50 companies.

Thousands of entries from firms throughout the United States and several foreign countries were submitted for the 2008 MarCom Awards.

“This reconfirms our talented team’s reputation as one of the best,” said PRSI President and CEO Rod Wilson. “The MarComs attract the best talent worldwide, which makes winning these awards so personally and professionally satisfying.”

Judging is conducted by industry professionals looking for companies and individuals whose talents exceed a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry.

“We continue to set the bar in delivering the highest quality products and results our clients,” Wilson added.  “I believe we will do even greater things in 2009.”

Pacific Research & Strategies’ 2008 MarCom wins included the following categories:

Platinum Award

• Writing (Brochure) - Nüwü Casino Resort & RV Park information brochure (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)
• Brochure (Informational) - Nüwü Casino Resort & RV Park information brochure (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)
• Website Overall - www.joejosts.com (Joe Jost’s tavern, Long Beach, CA)

Gold Award

• Communication Plan - Nüwü Casino Resort & RV Park public education strategy (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)
• DVD/CD-Rom/Interactive Presentation - “Living with Balance/Viviendo con Balance” yoga training DVD
• Design (Brochure) - Nüwü Casino Resort & RV Park information brochure (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)
• Design (Website) - www.joejosts.com (Joe Jost’s tavern, Long Beach, CA)
• Website Overall - www.joejosts.com (Joe Jost’s tavern, Long Beach, CA)

Honorable Mention

• Special Event Plan - Nüwü Casino Resort & RV Park announcement (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)
• Writing (Brochure) – Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians tribal history brochure
• Brochure (Educational) - Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians tribal history brochure
• Design (Website) – www.nuwucasino.com (Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians)

About Pacific Research & Strategies, Inc.
Founded in 1985, Pacific Research & Strategies, Inc.’s extensive service offerings include public relations, marketing and advertising, media management, political and legislative affairs, crisis management, conference and event planning, educational consulting, logistics management for delegations in the U.S. and overseas, entitlement and development, project management and public exhibits. The firm provides customized communications services for its clients around the world. The Company’s mission is to strive to produce the most powerful and effective messages that enable clients to achieve their goals.

The Company’s client roster, past and present, has included a diverse mix of foreign governments, international corporations and Fortune 500 companies, tribal governments, political candidates, educational institutions, non-profits, museums and universities, real estate developers, and the world-renowned Simon Wiesenthal Center in Los Angeles.