Williams-Labadie Appoints New Account Service Manager

Business Wire, April 15, 2008

CHICAGO -- Williams-Labadie, part of the Publicis Communications Group network, announced today the appointment of Carly Gill to Account Service Manager for Astellas' Adenoscan account, reporting to Susan Fennema, Director, Operations.

Prior to joining William-Labadie, Carly worked as a Project Manager at I Imagine Studio where she worked with clients in various industries such as health and fitness, finance, retail and technology.

"We are pleased Carly has joined our team and are confident she will add much value in her position," stated Randy Isaacson, EVP, Williams-Labadie.

About Williams-Labadie

Founded in 1990, Williams-Labadie, LLC, is a full-service healthcare agency offering integrated services directed at both consumers and professionals. The company provides advertising, direct marketing, brand identity and strategic services to its clients. Williams-Labadie is a member of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group. Website: www.williamslabadie.com

About Publicis Healthcare Communications Group

The Healthcare Group is a fully-integrated division of Publicis Groupe SA. As one of the largest healthcare communications groups in the world, Publicis Healthcare has more than 2,700 employees in 10 countries. Worldwide services include advertising, medical education, sales and marketing, and medical and scientific affairs. Publicis Healthcare offers its clients a strategic partnership, a strong focus on ensuring value for their marketing spend, and exceptional performance on their assignments. Web site: www.publicishealthcare.com

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577) is the world's fourth largest communications group and its second largest media counsel and buying group. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis employs approximately 40,000 professionals. Its activities include advertising, through three autonomous global networks--Leo Burnett, Publicis and Saatchi & Saatchi--and through its two multi-hub networks, Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; media consultancy and buying through two worldwide networks, ZenithOptimedia and Starcom MediaVest Group; and marketing services and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications, event communications, multicultural and healthcare communications. Web site: www.publicisgroupe.com