ORB Names CFO; VP-Client Services and Media Director Also Appointed.

Business Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 22, 2000

ORB, Inc. (www.orb.net), an Internet marketing and technology services company that optimizes advertising and transactions in real time, announces the hiring of a new CFO, VP/Director of Client Services and Media Director. This is the next phase in ORB's growth plan following their recent round of funding from eVentures (OTCBB: ENVT) and new appointments to the Board of Directors.

Signing on as CFO is Frank DeSimone, a veteran of over 20 years working with emerging and high growth companies. He was formerly EVP-CFO for Azurel Ltd. While there he initiated financial infrastructures including computerized information systems, budgets and SEC/NASDAQ reporting systems. Previously, Mr. DeSimone was Founder and President of Cambridge Business Services, Inc. where he developed and launched a new outsourcing business service product. He was also VP-Finance Administration at Parfums Givenchy and began his career at Pan American Airways.

Kathi S. Mendell is the new VP/Client Services Director. Ms. Mendell brings over 20 years experience in advertising. Most recently, she was Sr. VP Management Supervisor for the Zeneca and Glaxo Wellcome Pharmaceutical accounts at KPR, New York. Prior to that she managed successful Rx-to-OTC introductions for Orudis KT as a VP at Partners & Shevack. Ms. Mendell was also with BBDO for seven years where she managed the re-launch for CNBC cable and developed the "first family" strategy for Skippy Peanut Butter.

Also joining the ORB team is Cynthia Miller, Media Director. Ms. Miller has over a decade of media expertise, both traditional and online. She worked in San Francisco at Arnold Ingalls Moranville as Associate Media Director on high tech accounts AdForce and Imprise Borland as well as OfficeDepot.com, eHow.com and eve.com. Prior to that she worked on Miller Brewing Products for Leo Burnett USA. Ms. Miller is also a BBDO alum where she did media planning for Apple Computers.

"We are in such a talent crunch in our industry right now, we're proud that ORB was able to attract not one, but THREE top-notch performers," said ORB CEO, Andrew S. Pakula. "We are committed to delivering maximum return to our investors and Frank will be responsible for managing rapid growth while maintaining profitability. We also want to continue providing outstanding client service. Kathi and Cynthia are both masters at delivering first-class campaigns that anchor long-lasting client partnerships."

ORB, Inc.(R)(http://www.orb.net/), a digital marketing and tracking company, seamlessly unifies innovative technology with insightful analysis, optimizing advertising and e-mail performance in real time. Andrew S. Pakula, CEO, and Laura Berland, EVP founded the Company in 1996. Clients include Citigroup, e-Citi, Coty USA, TIME, Inc., mySEASONS.com, Blue Dingo, Nano and Leading Web Advertisers.