ATHLETIC APPEARANCE & WALTERS INTERNATIONAL FORM STRATEGIC ALLIANCE Partnership Will Provide Each Agency Greater Access to Top Speakers-

The San Diego-based sports speakers bureau, Athletic Appearance, has formed a strategic alliance with Walters International, a Los-Angeles based, thirty-year-old powerhouse in the speaking industry to collaborate on speaker promotion and athlete appearances.

SAN DIEGO, CA August, 2003 -- Andrew Kline, CEO of Athletic Appearance, says the partnership is intended to develop new business and offer additional services to existing clients. We are offering an exceptional set of services and expertise to clients," says Kline. To be able to marry Walters Internationals access and professionalism in the speaking industry to Athletic Appearances skills in the sports arena is an entirely new and unique proposition."

The deal will allow Walters International to utilize Athletic Appearances access to the sports world, which includes athletes, coaches and sports celebrities around the world. Athletic Appearance will be able to share Walters Internationals database of speakers, which includes over 30,000 qualified speakers worldwide.

The deal was struck after Dottie Walters, CEO of Walters International, and Kline met face-to-face at Walters ranch in Pomona, California. The exclusive deal is an alliance and not a merger of any kind, neither Athletic Appearance nor Walters International will receive equity in either company. The two companies will split profits, and executives from both companies will work together on projects.

Known as the Queen Bee in the speaking industry, Walters is also the author of many books including Speak and Grow Rich, and publishes a monthly magazine called Sharing Ideas, which is distributed throughout the world. Walters has spoken all over the globe and also consults speakers on their career.

Kline is a San Diego State football Alumni where he was an All-League lineman for the Aztecs. Kline was drafted by the St Louis Rams in 2000 and played along side football greats Marshal Faulk and Kurt Warner before retiring due to multiple concussions. Kline also serves on the board for the NFL Youth and Education Center, is the Director of The Australian Surf Academy and is involved with local charities and associations.

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