Connect Public Relations

Business Wire, a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is a global market leader in providing commercial news distribution services. Thousands of member companies and organizations use Business Wire to transmit their full-text news releases, regulatory filings, photos and other multimedia content to journalists, financial professors, investor services, regulatory authorities and the general public. Business Wire originates hundreds of thousands of news announcements each year. These announcements have an impact on capital and commercial markets throughout the world for all industries. Business Wire s proprietary news network and affiliations include more than 60 major news agencies, which allow companies to target news releases to more than 145 countries and in 45 different languages. Business Wire maintains a location in San Francisco.

Established in 1983, MacKenzie Communications is a strategic marketing firm that caters to the needs of business concerns and nonprofit organizations in San Francisco. The firm specializes in the areas of public relations, government and community affairs, events and creative services. It conducts qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder interviews and messaging workshops. MacKenzie Communications serves customers in the health care, technology, transportation, education, banking, retail and international investment industries. The firm administers a media source guide program and assists in events and trade shows. Its client list includes Lyon Ranch, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital and Presidio Bank. MacKenzie Communications also offers brand management and consulting solutions.