SANTA MONICA, Calif. — (January 2, 2008) — The Phelps Group, one of the nation's leading integrated marketing communications agencies, has added two clients, Public Storage and Gumiyo, to its list of industry leaders.

Public Storage is the leader in the storage facility industry, with over 2,100 self-storage facilities in 38 U.S. states and seven western European nations. The Phelps Group will be implementing a web analytics solution for Public Storage as well as providing Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for the company's Recruitment Division (www.publicstoragejobs.com).

Gumiyo is a mobile technology solutions provider targeting the real estate and automotive industries. The company offers text messaging services that help facilitate and streamline transactions between buyers and sellers. The company has recently rolled out new services and announced a new round of funding. The Phelps Group will be providing public relations services for Gumiyo.

About The Phelps Group
Based in Santa Monica, The Phelps Group is one of the largest and oldest independent marketing communications agencies on the West Coast. It was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of L.A.'s Top 10 "Best Places to Work." An integrated marketing communications firm, the company is organized around its clients to provide strategic marketing consulting, public relations, advertising, direct response, promotions, and interactive services. Its clients, most of which are leaders in their industries, include City of Hope, DIRECTV, Dunn-Edwards Paints, LA Orthopedic Hospital, Malaysia Airlines, Monrovia Growers, NuSil Technology, Panasonic, Public Storage, Tahiti Tourisme, Western Dental and Whole Foods Markets.