Qorvis Announces New Hires to Complement Growth

Qorvis Rises To Sixth-Largest Independent Public Relations Firm in U.S.

WASHINGTON, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Qorvis Communications, one of the largest
and fastest growing independent communications firms in the United States,
announced today a series of new hires in recent months to complement new
business growth. In addition, on March 10, Qorvis rose to sixth largest
independent public relations firm in the United States as ranked by O'Dwyer's.

"Qorvis was built on three pillars--public affairs, marketing and financial
communications; so we have a strong foundation to pursue growth regardless of
the business climate," said Managing Partner Michael Petruzzello. "With
consistent expansion in advertising, new media and crisis communications,
among other areas, we're proud to add our new talent to the Qorvis family--and
there's more to come."

The 14 new positions include:

Rick Silipigni, Managing Director, was hired to manage Qorvis' growing new
business development. He was most recently the founding director of sales and
business development for Red Zebra Broadcasting, a fully-integrated
multi-media marketing platform for the Washington Redskins.

Laura Wooster Baldwin, Senior Director, lends her extensive experience in
media relations, branding and messaging, customer and member programs and
marketing to technology-focused companies and associations. Previously, she
filled in-house communications roles at Appian, Cybertrust and AMS.

Jessica Ferkoand Shane Colella, both Directors, were hired to work on Qorvis'
expanding creative services roster, which includes Smithsonian Folk Life,
Kennedy Krieger, Rosslyn Business Improvement District and The Bozzuto Group.

The public relations ranking publisher O'Dwyer Company moved Qorvis up on its
Top-10 independent public relations firms list to the sixth spot, reflecting
the more than 20 percent growth Qorvis experienced in 2007. Major new clients
in 2007 included Keep America Beautiful, the Virginia Lottery, the Digital
Media Association, VisualCV and MedImmune. In 2008, Qorvis has won several
contracts including the American Cable Association, Wireless Innovation
Alliance and Career College Association.

Joining Qorvis on the senior associate level are Seth Erves, Jennifer Wood,
David Mayorga, and Katie Young. New associates in recent months include Emily
Mathis, Zeinab Mohtadi, Joshua Hillebrand, Sarabeth Patchand Kathleen Barr.
Jennifer Orlickhas also joined as a new billing accountant.

About Qorvis

Qorvis Communications is one of the nation's largest independent
communications firms. Formed in August 2000, Qorvis has offices in
Washington, DCand McLean, VA.Qorvis provides its clients with expertise in the
areas of advertising, public and media relations, marketing communications,
Internet campaigns, investor and financial relations, public affairs,
grassroots and research and opinion surveys. For more information, visit
www.qorvis.com.

CONTACT: Renate Geerlings

rgeerlings@qorvis.com

202-255-2744

SOURCE Qorvis Communications

Renate Geerlings of Qorvis, +1-202-255-2744, rgeerlings@qorvis.com