San Francisco Bay Area Marketing Communications Firm, Placemaking Group Announces New Client Wins

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OAKLAND, Calif., June 20, 2008 —Placemaking Group, a San Francisco Bay Area marketing communications firm with expertise in creating integrated marketing solutions for cities, towns, destinations, businesses and organizations, added two municipalities and a private business to its client list.

The Oakland-based firm added the town of Danville, in San Francisco’s East Bay and the central coast city of Atascadero, Calif.

The Placemaking Group also added Independent Floor Testing & Inspection, Inc., (IFTI) a Concord, Calif. company, that provides a comprehensive floor-testing analysis for commercial and residential projects during pre-and post- construction.

The city of Atascadero also retained Placemaking Group, in conjunction with consulting firm Applied Development Economics of Walnut Creek, to conduct market research, develop its web site, build community consensus, and produce an economic development plan.

The town of Danville contracted with Placemaking Group for a marketing plan promoting its downtown shopping area.

For IFTI, the firm will work on a web site re-design and a marketing communications program including advertising and email marketing.

About the Placemaking Group
The Placemaking Group offers a broad range of marketing services to help their clients effectively position themselves, communicate their strengths, and inspire their audience to take action. The firm is based in Oakland’s historic warehouse district of Jack London Square. Currently, the Placemaking Group clients also include Applied Economic Development (ADE), the American Iron & Steel Institute, Catellus, City of Fairfield, the Micronesian island of Kosrae, Napa Downtown Association, Shorenstein’s Oakland City Center, The Waterfront at Harbor Bay and the Bayport housing development in Alameda. The firm also represents Americana musician Keith Greeninger and Music Players Network.

For more information, please visit www.placemakinggroup.com or call 510-835-7900.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Miriam Schaffer
mschaffer@placemakinggroup.com
510.835.7900 x207

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