HASKINS+SMITH ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF NEW MARKETING SERVICES FIRM

Columbus-based Company to Provide Cost Effective, Actionable Marketing and Business Development Solutions to Growing Firms

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- COLUMBUS, OHIO -- JULY 15, 2003 -- Haskins+Smith Marketing Solutions announced it will open new offices at 2266-1/2 East Main Street, Bexley, Ohio today to better serve its clients--primarily based in Central Ohio.

Haskins+Smith delivers tactical marketing solutions that help grow business for the movers, makers and creators-primarily serving companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution and creative-based businesses. Principals and cofounders Dawn Haskins-Powell and David E. Smith together bring over 45 years of marketing management expertise in business-to-business and business-to-retail environments to bear in serving clients.

As the economy heats up, businesses will need a competitive edge, and one way that's accomplished is by deploying actionable marketing campaigns that position, promote and communicate your key products, services and unique advantages," says David Smith.

Haskins+Smith works with clients on a project basis to develop and focus marketing plans, increase visibility, grow revenue and capture market share using proven, cost-effective, actionable campaigns and programs including:
- Strategic marketing, branding and identity
- Publicity and media relations
- Advertising and direct marketing
- Web marketing and Web site development
- Brochures and publications
- Online Internet seminars and Webcasts
- Events planning and management

Unlike larger agencies which require expensive monthly retainers to cover high overhead expenses, Haskins+Smith works with clients on a discrete, results-focused, project basis with results tracked at each checkpoint.

Marketing and sales budgets have been drastically reduced during the last two years, yet executive managements expectations for producing tangible results through market share and sales revenue growth have increased. We help our clients achieve cost effective marketing results," says Dawn Haskins-Powell.

To schedule a free marketing assessment for your business, or to find out more, email haskinssmith@hotmail.com or call 614.599.0909.