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branding + public relations evolved for immediate release COMET BRANDING TO HOST NEW WEEKLY INTERNET RADIO SHOW FOCUSED ON PROGRESSIVE BRANDING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS New Series of Shows Launched by Publisher of magazineSOHO and Sohobiztube.com To Provide a New Resource for Current Information to Help Growing Businesses Grow This week’s show to feature National Guests discussing The Changing Role of Public Relations as Media Evolves the panel will include guests from PRWeek, ZDNet.com, PR-Squared.com, Mashable.com and Bub.blicio.us.com

MILWAUKEE (SEPTEMBER 8, 2008) — The steady stream of Web 2.0 and social media applications has brought many new opportunities forward for businesses to connect, conduct business, engage their customers and share their story. With this in mind, Cd Vann, publisher of the business publication, magazineSOHO and online business networking and video sharing site Sohobiztube.com, has launched a series of free internet radio shows targeted toward growing businesses.

Among the new shows, which broadcast on BlogTalkRadio.com is the Comet Branding Show, hosted by Al Krueger. The program airs each Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. CST and is dedicated to being the platform for the discussion of the progressive and evolving side of branding and public relations.

The show first aired on Wednesday, September 3, featuring national social media expert, Chris Brogan (chrisbrogan.com) discussing with Krueger the opportunities, strategies and even challenges companies face when using social media as a tool to build brands (podcast available here: http://bit.ly/2X9nXX). Upcoming shows will incorporate local and national guests for discussions on the following topics.

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 10 - The Changing Role of Public Relations as Media Evolves ‣ Keith O'Brien, Editor-in-Chief, PRWeek ‣ Todd Defren, Principal, SHIFT Communications and Blogger, PR Squared ‣ Jennifer Leggio, Journalist, ZDnet.com ‣ Mark Hopkins, Blogger, Mashable.com ‣ Nicole Jordan, Blogger, Bub.blicio.us.com and PR Director, Rubicon Project **(Listen Live or Post-Airing at blogtalkradio.com/sohobiztube)

FUTURE SHOWS INCLUDE: ‣ Wed., Sept. 17 - Milwaukee Spotlight, discussion of Milwaukee's strength and future in Branding + PR (panel) ‣ Wed., Sept. 24 - Green/Sustainable/Conscientious Branding + PR (panel) ‣ Wed., Oct. 1 - Brand Management for Iconic Brands (panel) ‣ Wed., Oct. 8 - Being a True Resource to the Media, an interview with Peter Shankman from Helpareporter.com ‣ Wed., Oct. 15 - Monthly Milwaukee Spotlight

Other shows airing regularly as part of the series will include: Sohobiztube Presents, Finesse Cuisine, hosted by Jon Wool, owner of one Chicago’s top-rated caterers. Wool’s show explores new trends in cuisine and catering as well as a look at running a business in the food industry. Additional shows will be rolled out in the coming month as well.

Comet Branding | Based in Milwaukee’s eclectic Fifth Ward, Comet Branding is a transparent and open-minded branding + communications firm that serves clients with the utmost integrity and respect while driving progressive brand development, marketing and communications strategy, planning and execution. Comet helps independent, start-up and conscientious- minded companies inspire fresh perspectives, business growth and brand evolution. To learn more please phone 414-672-8777 or visit cometbranding.com. you are great at what you do | we are great at making a really big deal out of that |

al krueger — founder | brander o | 414 . 672 . 8777 m | 414 . 331 . 8987 [email protected]