Argyle grows again, hiring four new professionals

New team members accommodate rapid growth in key practice areas

TORONTO, September 7, 2006 – Argyle Rowland Communications announced today that it has recently added four new professionals to accommodate growth in some of its larger public relations practices. Senior Consultant Steven Lott, Consultants Alyssa Stuart and Jason Graham, and Account Coordinator Ashley Ballantyne bring new depth to Argyle’s Toronto-based consumer marketing, health and financial communications practices.

“As Argyle grows, we want not only to build on our strengths, but also to expand the expertise we offer our clients,” said Daniel Tisch, president of Argyle Rowland Communications. “Steve, Alyssa, Jason and Ashley bring new energy, enthusiasm and experience to the Argyle team. I look forward to working with them on programs that meet client needs — and exceed client expectations.”

Steven Lott brings Argyle a long track record of success in representing major consumer brands. An expert in media relations, Lott also specializes in brand building, sponsorships, issues management, product launches and event planning. He will manage campaigns for clients in the consumer, health and government practices.

Alyssa Stuart will represent clients in Argyle’s consumer practice. She brings eight years of experience in the book publishing industry, most recently as publicity manager for a prominent Canadian publishing house. Having represented some of the nation’s most celebrated authors, Stuart brings Argyle expertise in media relations, client relations and event management.

Jason Graham comes to Argyle with more than nine years’ experience in corporate communications and media relations at a Toronto-based investment management firm. Graham will work with many of Argyle’s financial services and technology clients.

Ashley Ballantyne joins Argyle as an Account Coordinator. She recently completed an internship at Maple Music Recordings after earning a graduate certificate in corporate communications from Seneca College.

Argyle’s consulting team works with some of the biggest names in the private and public sectors including global consumer brands, financial services companies, professional associations, technology companies, healthcare organizations, business-to-business service providers and the federal, provincial and municipal governments.