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New Accounts at The Phelps Group

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — (May 21, 2008) — The Phelps Group, one of the largest and oldest independent marketing communications agencies on the West Coast, announces the addition of several new clients:

Public Storage Pickup & Delivery (PSPD) is the largest operator of containerized storage in the U.S. with over 60,000 containers in active inventory. The Phelps Group will help grow PSPD's business through a strategic online solution, including a complete Search Engine Optimization plan to increase the site's organic traffic at an effective ROI; and a comprehensive paid search campaign to drive qualified traffic to the site and increase sales. The campaign will be optimized on an ongoing basis to lift performance throughout the life of the campaign.

Xooro™ pronounced ("SURE-oh") is the United States' first upscale premium Spanish fritter restaurant, specializing in custom gourmet churros and specialty chocolate and coffee drinks. Xooro hired the The Phelps Group to help launch its first store, located in Santa Monica, CA, just blocks from the world famous Santa Monica Pier.

Richmond Nature is an Australian line of hemp seed oil-based personal care products that is launching in the United States. Richmond has hired The Phelps Group to develop and implement an integrated marketing communications campaign, including branding/naming strategy, public relations, packaging design, website creation, online and search engine marketing.

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 and was recently recognized by the Los Angeles Business Journal as one of L.A.'s "Best Places to Work." An integrated marketing communications firm, The Phelps Group offers public relations, advertising, direct response, promotions, strategic alliance and interactive services. Its clients, most of which are leaders in their industry, include City of Hope, DIRECTV, Dunn-Edwards Paints, Los Angeles Orthopaedic Hospital, Malaysia Airlines, Monrovia Growers, NuSil Technology, Panasonic, Tahiti Tourisme, Western Dental and Whole Foods Market.