NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. (Jan. 8, 2008) – During December of 2007, Risdall Advertising Agency (RMG) added 12 new accounts to its client roster, in addition to the 13 accounts previously announced in quarter four. The total 25 accounts joining in the fourth quarter will add $25 million to RMG’s 2007 annual capitalized billings of $162 million.

“We finished 2007 with a strong group of new clients that continue to showcase Risdall’s integrated capabilities,” said Tom Wilson, president of RMG. “It’s representative of our growth heading into 2008.”

Throughout 2007, the search, interactive and public relations divisions proved to be the most successful of RMG’s 12 divisions. In addition, they fueled the agency’s most recent 12 accounts:

• Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board – Advertising consulting
• Hospitals Without Borders – Web site redesign
• iXfactor – Web site redesign
• Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Web-based record management system
• Rainbow Pest Experts – Search marketing, advertising
• LifeScience Alley – Special partnership, hosting events
• Minnesota Health and Housing Alliance – Branding and public relations
• Tevera – Branding and public relations
• Atek – Public relations
• North Oaks Golf Club – Public relations
• Hearing Components (Comply Foam) – Public relations
• Shield Technologies – Expand engagement to include public relations

About Risdall Marketing Group
Founded in 1972, Risdall Marketing Group had annual capitalized billings of $162 million and over 60 employees in 2007. Headquartered in New Brighton, Minn., Risdall is heralded as one of the oldest and most successful agencies in the Twin Cities market and is recognized nationally for its leading-edge interactive marketing capabilities. The full-service agency embraces an integrated approach offering marketing, advertising, public relations, promotion and collateral development, traditional and interactive media, research and fundraising capabilities. According to the 2008 Twin Cities Business Annual Business Information Guide, RMG is ranked as the largest Web developer, fifth largest PR agency and the seventh largest advertising agency in Minnesota. For more information, visit www.risdall.com

Sarah Ryder
Risdall McKinney Public Relations
651.286.6713

John Risdall
Risdall Marketing Group
651.286.6702