Tim Stem is Appointed Vice President of IT Strategy and Software Engineering at Pharmagistics Group

Business Wire, July 16, 2008

SOMERSET, N.J. -- Pharmagistics Group -- the premier provider of technology-based and non-personal-delivered messages and solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry -- announced that Tim Stem has been named Vice President of IT Strategy and Software Engineering. The Pharmagistics Group is a suite of four Publicis Healthcare Communications Group companies.

Since joining Pharmagistics (a Pharmagistics Group company) in September of 2006, Tim has led the development of the company's technology-related infrastructure, including the modernization of its physical data center, the advancement of its Sample Compliance and Direct Marketing application platforms, and the transformation of its Information Technology department. Following his success at Pharmagistics, Tim now assumes similar responsibilities at The Pharmagistics Group. Prior to joining Pharmagistics, Tim worked for Deloitte Consulting as a manager in their Washington D.C. technology integration practice.

"Tim has quickly proven himself to be an integral part of our organization," noted Bill Pollock, President and CEO of The Pharmagistics Group. "What's even more important, though, is that the technology-based solutions his group has developed are perfectly designed to provide real-world client solutions," said Pollock.

For more information, please visit the Pharmagistics website at www.pharmagistics.com.

Pharmagistics Group

Pharmagistics Group, led by William C. Pollock, CEO/President, provides technology-based and non-personally-delivered messages and solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry through four companies: Arista (www.aristamktg.com), Pharmagistics (www.pharmagistics.com), Publicis eHealth (www.publicisehs.com), and Scientific Voice (www.scientificvoice.com). Arista creates live conversations with doctors through teledetails, web-based video details, and peer-to-peer teleconferences. Pharmagistics provides sales and marketing support and PDMA sample accountability/compliance. Publicis eHealth specializes in KOL management systems and related Content Management and Delivery tools. Scientific Voice manages rep-driven promotional speaker programs.

Publicis Healthcare Communications Group

Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG), a member of Publicis Groupe SA, is one of the largest healthcare communications groups in the world with over 2,700 employees located in 10 countries. Worldwide healthcare services include advertising, medical education, sales and marketing, and medical and scientific affairs. PHCG offers its clients a strategic partnership, a strong focus on ensuring value for their marketing spend, and exceptional performance on their assignments. Website: www.publicishealthcare.com

Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577) is the world's fourth largest communications group. In addition, it is ranked as the world's second largest media counsel and buying group, and is a global leader in digital and healthcare communications. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, the Groupe employs approximately 44,000 professionals.

The Groupe offers local and international clients a complete range of communication services, from advertising, through three autonomous global advertising networks, Leo Burnett, Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi and two multi-hub networks, Fallon and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; to media consultancy and buying, through two worldwide networks, Starcom MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia; interactive and digital marketing led by Digitas; Specialized Agencies and Marketing Services (SAMS) offering healthcare communications, corporate and financial communications, public relations, CRM and direct marketing, event communications, sports marketing and multicultural communications. Website: www.publicisgroupe.com