Shelton Wins 12 New Clients in First Half of 2004 Integrated Communications Firm Continues Growth and Broadens Outlook Through Expansion and Diversification of Client Base DALLAS, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Shelton, an integrated communications firm providing customized programs for strategic public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), creative design and marketing for high-tech companies, announced that it has acquired an impressive 12 new clients, with retained and project-based agreements, through the first half of 2004. "The fact that we were able to secure such a large number of new clients, in what is still a difficult economic environment, is a testament to the abilities, reputation and work ethic of the Shelton team," said Stacey Gaswirth, executive vice president of Shelton. "We are proud to be working with some innovative and exciting clients who recognize the value of developing a strong corporate communications program. Because Shelton provides the full spectrum of communications services, we are able to diversify our client roster while offering maximum impact and greater cost- efficiency with a single agency relationship." The 12 companies that have joined Shelton's client roster during 2004 represent the firm's expanding scope of innovative and specialized products and services, as well as international outreach. The new clients include: -- AMS Solutions, a medical management company (creative services) -- i2 Technologies (NASDAQ:ITWO), a supply chain optimization company (investor relations) -- MessageOne, a provider of business continuity and emergency messaging solutions (public relations, marketing) -- Microsemi (NASDAQ:MSCC), a high reliability and discrete semiconductor provider (investor relations) -- NetLogic Microsystems, a developer of high-performance, knowledge- based processors for advanced networking systems (public relations) -- Silicon Border (TPIAD), a technology industrial park development (public relations) -- Silicon Image (NASDAQ:SIMG), a leader in multi-gigabit semiconductor solutions for the transmission and storage of rich digital media (investor relations) -- Staktek (NASDAQ:STAK), a provider of high-density packaged memory stacking solutions (public relations, investor relations) -- SyChip, a wireless innovator providing Wi-Fi connectivity solutions for mobile consumer applications (public relations, investor relations) -- Techwell, a developer of integrated circuits for video and personal computer products (public relations) -- A commercial real estate investment firm (creative and marketing services) -- A Dallas-based national retailer (creative services) About Shelton Shelton is an integrated communications firm providing customized programs for the strategic delivery of public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), marketing and creative design services to public and private companies in the high-technology sector. Founded in 1994 with a technology focus, Shelton offers a team of professionals with extensive deep-tech knowledge and expertise in emerging growth areas, including semiconductors, telecommunications, intellectual property and enterprise software. Through a dedication to value-added service and a national network of key strategic relationships, Shelton has built a trusted reputation with the media, industry experts and the financial industry that produces results for emerging and established technology companies. Shelton is an active partner firm in Public Relations Organisation International (http://www.proi.org/ ). More information about the firm is available online at http://www.sheltongroup.com/ . DATASOURCE: Shelton CONTACT: Jason Caldwell of Shelton, +1-972-239-5119, ext. 119, or Web site: http://www.sheltongroup.com/ http://www.proi.org/

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