Rachel Kraut Joins BlinnPR Business Development and Marketing Team

Business Wire, August 9, 2000

Business Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2000

BlinnPR, Silicon Alley's premier boutique public relations firm specializing in Internet companies, has announced the addition of Rachel Kraut, a recent graduate from Indiana University's Kelly School of Business, to the company's Business Development and Marketing team.

Ms. Kraut is charged with fostering relationships with current and potential clients, establishing and maintaining long-term relationships with contacts including those in media and building BlinnPR's brand within the technology and public relations industries.

In accordance with these goals, Ms. Kraut will be a frequent presence at Silicon Alley technology, public relations and marketing events. Oversight of the BlinnPR monthly newsletter, The BlinnPR Report and the company's Web site will also fall under Ms. Kraut's purview.

"BlinnPR is excited to have Rachel on board," said Steven Blinn, CEO and founder of BlinnPR. "Her arrival signals our commitment to growth, while helping to nurture the strong relationships we already have with our current clients."

About BlinnPR

BlinnPR is a pre-IPO public relations and marketing agency specializing in Internet companies. Its roster of clients include actBIG, ActiveNames, Association for Interactive Media (AIM), Away.com, ClosingGuard.com, Knowledge Strategies Group, ShipXact.com, and VirtualSellers, among others.