McKinley Reserve Bolsters Media Empire With Globally Acclaimed Talent

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Mike Hegedus, a globally acclaimed news correspondent and television
personality, has joined McKinley Reserve Media Group as Executive
Producer.

Hegedus, winner of numerous awards and citations for excellence in his
more than three-decade career in television journalism, and a man who has
reported from almost everywhere on the globe, is heading up the Media
Group's expansion into video communications.

"Quality, high-definition video technologies on the Internet are the most
effective way to communicate with large and diverse audiences," said
Hegedus. "No one will be able to produce better video, better storytelling
than McKinley Reserve Media Group."

Hegedus will lead the Media Group's video consulting and production team.
"After completing thousands of company and CEO television profiles in my
career, the one thing I know for sure is that companies everywhere need
high-quality, well-produced video communications. Video is simply the most
cost-effective way to market, brand and sell any product or service,"
Hegedus added.

"When you combine the proven talent of someone like Hegedus, with the
strategic business approach of McKinley Reserve Media Group, you create an
opportunity for long-term success for our clients and portfolio
companies," said John Thatcher, president of McKinley Reserve Media Group.

McKinley Reserve is a Wisconsin-based private investment firm with
interests in privately held companies and private investment partnerships.
"Adding Mike Hegedus to our Media Group enhances its ability to grow our
portfolio of companies and proactively manage the reputations of our
influential senior advisors," said Todd C. Thiel, CEO of McKinley Reserve.
"Hegedus knows how deliver an effective message."

About McKinley Reserve Media Group

McKinley Reserve Media Group (MRMG) is a Newport Beach, Calif.-based
reputation management and public relations agency, and the exclusive
communications partner of the McKinley Reserve family of companies. MRMG
serves the communications needs of clients from a variety of industry
sectors, including finance, entertainment/sports, consumer products and
manufacturing. For additional information regarding McKinley Reserve Media
Group, please visit www.mckinleyreserve.com

About McKinley Reserve

McKinley Reserve (MKR) is a Wisconsin-based private investment firm with
interests in a number of diverse worldwide business entities. Its Senior
Advisors are prominent leaders in industry, finance and government. MKR
places private investment capital into unique opportunities that lead or
re-shape industry sectors and public policy. For additional information
regarding McKinley Reserve, please visit www.mckinleyreserve.com

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Media Contact:
John Thatcher
McKinley Reserve Media Group
Phone: (949) 852-8605
jthatcher@mckinleyreserve.com

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