DIME Announces New Appointment.

CHICAGO -- The Discovery Institute of Medical Education (DIME), part of the Publicis Healthcare Communications Group network, announced today the appointment of Steve Mandell, to SVP, Director of Educational Strategy and Development reporting to Don Young, Managing Director, DIME.

Steve previously served as SVP, Sales and Strategic Projects for CME, LLC where he was employed from 2000 to the present. Under Steve's leadership, CME LLC was successful in expanding their pharmaceutical business base, establishing new product offerings, and developing a strategically-focused business development team responsible for implementing and gathering support for multi-million dollar medical education programs and projects.

Steve brings to DIME over 20 years of accredited medical education and promotion experience in the pharmaceutical and medical industry with proven expertise in areas of business development, marketing, sales/sales management, strategy, account management and project development. As such, he has developed a strong understanding for the needs and objectives of clinician learners as well as the grantor community.

In Steve's new position, he will oversee DIME's Chicago-based program teams, with primary responsibility for business development and strategic positioning. Key areas of focus will include building upon the gold standard of service and deliverables which have become the hallmark of the DIME experience with current grantors, while also leveraging its vast insight and accomplishments to additional organizations.

"We are thrilled to have Steve join DIME," stated Don Young. "He brings a wealth of experience and expertise that will help DIME continue to be a leader in CME."

About DIME

The Discovery Institute of Medical Education (DIME), is a full-service provider of CME/CE, and is accredited by the ACCME, ANCC, ACPE and IACET with locations in Chicago and New York. For more than 16 years, DIME has produced innovative, strategic, high-science CME/CE programs grounded in regulatory compliance DIME's services range from needs assessment and educational design to production and creative talent to in-house meeting planning and certification and outcomes assessment. Website: www.DIMedEd.org

About Publicis Healthcare Communications Group

Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG), a member of Publicis Groupe SA, is one of the largest healthcare communications groups in the world with over 2,700 employees located in 10 countries. Worldwide healthcare services include advertising, medical education, sales and marketing, and medical and scientific affairs. PHCG offers its clients a strategic partnership, a strong focus on ensuring value for their marketing spend, and exceptional performance on their assignments. Website: www.publicishealthcare.com.

About Publicis Groupe

Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris: FR0000130577) is the world's fourth largest communications group and its second largest media counsel and buying group. With activities spanning 104 countries on five continents, Publicis employs approximately 40,000 professionals. Its activities include advertising, through three autonomous global networks--Leo Burnett, Publicis and Saatchi & Saatchi--and through its two multi-hub networks, Fallon Worldwide and 49%-owned Bartle Bogle Hegarty; media consultancy and buying through two worldwide networks, ZenithOptimedia and Starcom MediaVest Group; and marketing services and specialized communications including direct marketing, public relations, corporate and financial communications, event communications, multicultural and healthcare communications. Web sites: www.publicisgroupe.com and www.finance.publicisgroupe.com