Stanton Crenshaw Retained by STMicroelectronics

Business Wire, March 15, 2006

NEW YORK -- Stanton Crenshaw Communications, one of the top mid-sized public relations firms in the country, announced that it has been retained as agency of record in the U.S. for STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers.

With a focus on business media relations, the public relations campaign is designed to increase positive exposure and visibility for STMicroelectronics in the important U.S. market. Highlights to date include feature coverage in leading business media such as BusinessWeek and CNBC.

"We're very pleased to have the opportunity to work with STMicroelectronics," commented George Sopko, vice president at Stanton Crenshaw Communications and manager of the ST account. "They're an industry leader with a focus on innovation, and we look forward to continuing to support their image and communications goals."

Sopko added that STMicroelectronics selected Stanton Crenshaw based on the firm's overall financial and technology competence and the personalized approach to serving their clients.

About Stanton Crenshaw

Stanton Crenshaw Communications (www.stantoncrenshaw.com) is a full-service, mid-sized strategic public relations firm with strong specialty expertise in financial services, healthcare, technology, business-to-business, public affairs, corporate communications and brand marketing. Led by public relations veterans Alex Stanton and Dorothy Crenshaw, the firm is headquartered in New York City and employs 40 top industry professionals.