TBA Global Events Acquires Production Group International (PGI).

LOS ANGELES -- TBA Global Events, a leader in corporate events and lifestyle marketing has announced the acquisition of all the assets of the strategic event agency Production Group International (PGI). Effective Monday, July 25, 2005, TBA Global Events will assume the operation of all the Washington, DC-based PGI. The acquisition of PGI is expected to increase the annual revenue of the company to the range of $175 million, and allows TBA Global Events to expand its client base to Canada and Europe. The company will remain headquartered in Southern California.

Since 2004, when TBA Global Events was acquired by entertainment industry executive Robert Geddes, CEO, TBA Global Events, and JHW Greentree Capital LLC, an affiliate of Whitney & Co., LLC and Irving Azoff, the company has experienced substantial growth with the production of such keystone events as Herbalife's 25th Anniversary Extravaganza, 2005 Presidential Inaugural Youth Day Event and SAP Sapphire 2005. TBA Global Events has successfully built a roster of top US companies, including SAP, Intel, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Herbalife, and Hospira, among others.

"We are pleased to announce this acquisition that further expands TBA Global Events into new markets. The merger of TBA Global Events with PGI creates a company with multiple product offerings, an expanded team of talented staff, and capabilities that can be matched by few. This transaction is consistent with the growth strategy outlined for our company from the very beginning," stated Geddes.

Founded in 1990, PGI has been responsible for more than 2,500 events annually throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. PGI developed five areas of expertise -- Creative and Production Services, Interactive Services, Exhibition Services, Meeting Services, and Destination Services. Their client roster includes Exxon Mobil, Ford, IBM, Aventis, Nestle Foods, and Anheuser Busch, among others.

About TBA Global Events

Founded in 1994, TBA Global Events is a privately held company that produces corporate events and fully integrated consumer marketing programs. Utilizing creative strategies and brand positioning, TBA Global Events' team of experts designs, produces, and executes live events and key corporate messaging. TBA has offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, Chicago, Omaha, Nashville, and Salt Lake City, as well as our virtual office at www.tbaglobalevents.com. TBA Global Events, delivering moments that connect.