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Creative Channel Services Names Gregg Nole as Senior Vice President of Client Solutions

Former Sony Executive to Focus on Building Client Relationships and Retail Partnerships

LOS ANGELES, November 16, 2009 – Leading retail marketing agency Creative Channel Services, LLC (CCS) has announced the addition of Gregg Nole to its executive team as senior vice president of client solutions. In this newly created role, Nole is responsible for overseeing CCS’ acquisition and management of client relationships, developing strategic partnerships, and leading CCS’ business team to offer consultative services that drive client success at retail. CCS focuses on helping manufacturers and retailers improve sales by empowering retail salespeople with the knowledge and tools to assist consumers, articulate product features and recommendations, and create an outstanding shopping experience.

Gregg Nole comes to CCS with more than 30 years of experience in the retail consumer electronics / IT space, including 18 years at Sony Electronics, Inc., where he most recently served as director of channel services, consumer sales and marketing. Among his previous management positions at Sony, Nole has been director of training and merchandising; product training and merchandising manager; and national product trainer for digital imaging products.

 “We are very excited to bring on board a professional of Gregg Nole’s caliber,” said Andy Restivo, president and CEO of CCS. “With his successful track record, industry relationships and broad expertise, Gregg’s leadership will allow CCS to deliver a highly consultative, world-class client experience that produces unparalleled ROI for our clients and partners.”

An award-winning executive, Gregg Nole has led many diverse teams to deliver increased sales and market presence through innovative retail channel strategies. At Sony Electronics, he was responsible for Sony’s internal and third-party field sales, marketing and merchandising programs, as well as the development of Sony’s first web-based product knowledge program. Among his successes, Nole was recognized multiple times for directing Sony’s best training/educational programs, and for Sony’s best merchandising program. He has been a featured presenter and industry panelist at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), and he is an active member of the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD). Nole began his career as a retail sales associate at Federated Group, then progressed to retail sales manager at Pacific Stereo, to territory manager at Nor-Cal Electronics/Bergen Brunswig, to sales manager at Zenith Corporation, and then on to Sony.

"I am excited about connecting CCS’ unique value proposition with manufacturers and retailers in the consumer electronics/appliance space as well as other vertical markets,” Gregg Nole said. "I have worked as a partner with CCS in the past, and I now look forward to accelerating the company’s strategic growth plan and reinforcing CCS’ commitment to its clients and partners.”

About Creative Channel Services, LLC
Creative Channel Services (CCS) is a leading retail marketing agency that improves sales and profitability for our manufacturer and retailer clients by helping them enhance their customers’ experience at the point of sale where most buying decisions are made. CCS’ In-store Influencer Marketing solutions focus on educating, empowering and motivating retail personnel to connect our clients’ brand promise with consumers’ needs in the critical moments leading to a purchase decision. CCS' core competencies include field sales & marketing, learning development, interactive services and promotional marketing to build brand advocacy. Established in 1995 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CCS is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) (www.omnicomgroup.com), a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.

For more information, contact:

Mark Boeder, Director of Marketing
Creative Channel Services
310-665-9900, ext. 345
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