LONDON, Sept. 2, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Button Group, a Futuremedia plc company (OTCBB:FMDAY), today announced the further expansion of its business with three key international clients.
Button has recently expanded its business with Saint Petersburg, Symbian, and Union Properties at upcoming international tradeshows.
Button continues to expand its relationship with The City of Saint Petersburg; it has been contracted to design an exhibition stand for Saint Petersburg's presence at The International Investment Forum in Sochi Russia, September 2008. Button has also won the contract to design and construct an exhibition stand at Expo Real Munich (October 6-8 2008). Expo Real, the International Commercial Property Exposition is the "must-attend" venue for the international real estate sector. Drawing on Button's recent re-branding of Saint Petersburg as a "City of Vision," Button will provide exhibition stands demonstrating attention to detail, innovation and quality.
Button will also be supporting Symbian at the forthcoming Symbian Smartphone event at Earls Court, London -- taking place from October 21-22 2008. The Smartphone show is Symbian's showcase UK event that brings together the leaders and visionaries of the industry. As the hosts, Symbian is to take a dominant position and has entrusted Button to demonstrate their status as the market leader and central enabler of technology at the show.
Additionally, Button will be supporting Union Properties at Expo Real Munich and MIPIM Asia Hong Kong, taking place from November 19-21 2008. MIPIM Asia focuses on real estate in Asia Pacific, connecting property developers with investors by showcasing development projects from the region. Union Properties is one of the UAE's leading property investment developers - Button looks forward to creating exceptional exhibition stands demonstrating their industry-leading excellence and innovation at these shows.
"We are extremely pleased that these three high-profile companies have selected Button as a preferred partner to work with them at these key events. These business opportunities demonstrate our strategy of expanding our business with existing clients by securing our position on their global marketing calendars servicing more tradeshows, and exemplifies our aim to expand our reach in the emerging markets of the Middle East and Eastern Europe," stated George O'Leary, CEO of Futuremedia. "Our growth with existing clients demonstrates that we are executing on our focused strategy and delivering superior service to a wide range of world class companies."
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About Button Group plc
Button Group is a leading design, exhibition and events agency. With offices in London, Cannes and Los Angeles, it has worldwide experience creating and delivering projects across a range of industries including IT & Telecommunications, Finance & Banking, Property, Television & Entertainment, Travel & Tourism, Food & Drink, Media & Publishing and Fashion & Beauty. With a proven track record spanning four decades, Button combines two and three-dimensional designs to provide creative solutions in the production and management of branded environments and content. Clients include Anheuser-Busch, CBS Paramount, Convergys, Estee Lauder, MSN, NBC Universal, NFL, Sony Ericsson and Union Properties. For more information, visit www.buttonplc.com.
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Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organisations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk.