Shelton Ranks in Top 25 Public Relations Firms in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
Dallas Business Journal Recognizes Integrated Communications Firm’s Success

DALLAS (July 30, 2003) – Shelton, an integrated communications firm providing public relations (PR), investor relations (IR), creative services and marketing for high-tech companies, announced today that the Dallas Business Journal has recognized the firm in its 2003 “Largest Metroplex Public Relations Firms” list published in the July 25 issue.

The listing ranks the top 25 PR firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area based upon 2002 local-fee income.

“Throughout an unpredictable national economy, Shelton has maintained its focus on representing high-technology companies that have unique products and technologies in the marketplace,” said Stacey Gaswirth, vice president of Public Relations for Shelton. “By continuing our commitment to the knowledge, experience and valued relationships we have developed in the technology sector, Shelton is positioned to gain further momentum when the market makes its recovery. Our ability to fully address the communications needs of technology companies in specialty markets gives us a long-term advantage as our clients evolve their businesses.”

During almost 10 years in business, Shelton has represented local PR clients including DGI Technologies, ChipData, Microtune, Dallas Semiconductor and The Fabless Semiconductor Association (FSA).

Shelton has received regional and national business and PR industry recognition including the 2002 Dallas Business Journal “Largest Woman-Owned Businesses”, the SMU Caruth Institute 2001 “Dallas 100” Fastest Growing Private Companies and the PR Week “100% Club” for growth in 2001.

Recently, Shelton also expanded its service offerings to include trade show marketing and management, assisting companies with trade show production, booth creation and management, pre-and post-event marketing and on-site demonstrations.

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, enterprise software and other tech-related services. 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. More information about the firm is available at http://www.sheltongroup.com.

Media Relations Contact:
Stacey Gaswirth
Shelton
(972) 239-5119, x132
sgaswirth@sheltongroup.com