NEWS

(Beltsville, MD) – Friday, September 12, 2008 – Merrick Towle Communications (“MTC”), a full-service advertising agency located in Beltsville, Maryland, announced it has retained its position as number three on the Washington Business Journal’s list of Advertising Agencies published Friday, September 5, 2008. Agency capitalized billings were reported at a notable $61.3 million, a 12 percent increase over the previous year.

Glenn Towle, Chief Operating Officer of Merrick Towle, stated, “It is an exciting time to be in advertising. Media and markets are evolving rapidly, challenging agencies to stay current and relevant. We are especially thrilled to be one of the largest advertising agencies in the Metropolitan D.C. region, behind only two local offices of worldwide firms.”

About Merrick Towle Communications:
Merrick Towle Communications was founded in 1985 and is currently ranked by Washington Business Journal as the 3rd largest advertising agency in the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region. MTC is a full-service, integrated communications firm with expertise ranging from account planning and brand strategy to creative services that encompass all aspects of traditional and digital media. The creative, marketing and media professionals at Merrick Towle offer clients effective, measurable, results-oriented solutions.

For more information about Merrick Towle Communications, please contact Annette Picon, Director of Media and Public Relations, at 301.974.6028.