The Rankin Group: Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, Internet Solutions

The Rankin Group Expands Services With New Internet Specialist

Agency now a turnkey provider of Internet services with web site design, search engine positioning, web hosting and web planning.

TUSTIN, CA, February 15, 2002 – The Rankin Group (TRG) announced today that Thomas Whitchurch has joined The Rankin Group as their new Internet Specialist. Mr. Whitchurch has more than nineteen years experience in sales, marketing, Internet and management in computer technologies industries. His duties are to enhance The Rankin Group's model as a turnkey provider of Internet services.

While attending the University of Utah and majoring in Business Marketing and Management, he joined IBM as the Creative Targets Team Leader, managing a marketing team designed to market Personal Computers to the University students. He also oversaw major installations and implementations of computer labs in the University departments.

Mr. Whitchurch spent 8 years with Koh-I-Noor, initially as a technical representative, lecturer and demonstrator, and then joined the sales force, managing and responsible for the company's largest territory in the country.

Most recently, he has established himself as a well-respected advisor/consultant with extensive networking experience with Internet sites and database management. His knowledge of computer programs is invaluable and impressive, with an extensive working knowledge of HTML, Cold Fusion, all Windows operating systems (including NT & Win 2000), UNIX, MS Access, SQL, JavaScript and proprietary database programs.

"This is a time of growth for the agency. Tom's background will enhance our Internet services and increase our efficiency in web design, search engine positioning and web planning for existing and new clients," noted Ernie Rankin, the agency's CEO.

About Our Web Services
The Rankin Group offers Internet solutions, consulting and Internet hosting. We have talented designers, marketers and programmers that specialize in helping our customers plan and develop an effective online strategy. We offer our clients a high quality web presence at an affordable price, with hosting and server management for any size organization.

About The Rankin Group Ltd.
Headquartered in Tustin, CA., The Rankin Group is a leading high technology full-service agency, that offers a multiplicity of services in public relations, marketing, advertising and the Internet for a diverse client base, ranging from small businesses to national conglomerates.

From account management and media planning to copywriting, and website design, The Rankin Group provides highly successful yet cost-effective solutions for their client's individual communications requirements.

For the last 19 years, The Rankin Group has developed innovative strategies and fresh clear approaches to maximize their client's business potential. Armed with an in-depth understanding of their client's company, The Rankin Group continues to create successful communications plans to position their clients as industry leaders in the 21st century.

For more information on The Rankin Group's services, visit www.rankin-group.com or call 714-832-4100.