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2 Feb 2007 07:01

Upstream Marketing and Comms Inc.02 February 2007 2 February 2007 Upstream Marketing and Communications Inc. Upstream Wins China Fortune Summit Award as One of "China's 10 Most Prominent PR Agencies of the Year" London - February 2, 2007 - Upstream Marketing and Communications Inc.("Upstream", Stock Code UPS.L), a leading Asia Pacific-focused corporate andmarketing communications services network, has been selected by the ChinaFortune Summit, organised by Fortune Times, as one of China's 10 Most ProminentPublic Relations Agencies of the Year. Fortune Times is an influential businessweekly newspaper in China, and is based in Beijing with a circulation of220,000. The award was announced at the China Fortune Summit, one of the "China FortuneSeries Awards." This award is specifically created to provide media recognitionfor the most prominent public relations agencies in China, as well as celebratethe achievements of China's most prestigious public relations firms. The criteria of the award include Upstream's recent performance, specific areasof strength demonstrated in marketing and branding, professional resources, andpotential for future growth and development. The judging process for the awardinvolves a comprehensive evaluation encompassing information provided by thefirm itself, interviews with clients, and feedback from industry opinionleaders. The judges' panel, including editors-in-chief, presidents of marketingand branding associations, and renowned scholars in China, select prominentpublic relations firms that demonstrate strong commitment to development of theeconomy. "The judges' panel is deeply impressed by Upstream's rapid growth during itsbrief five-year history in China. Upstream has a good corporate image andculture, delivered excellent client service and has earned an outstandingreputation, winning respect and recognition from the media and clients alike,"said Yincheng Zhao, President of Fortune Times. "We are delighted to win this award and particularly gratified by therecognition of our team's professionalism on behalf of our clients. We've hadcontinuous growth and development in our business in China and this year we'llbe moving into larger premises to accommodate an expanded client servicingstaff," said David Ketchum, Upstream's CEO. Hua Foley, Managing Director, Upstream China, based in Beijing, said "We'reproud of this award as it attests to the dedicated work of our public relationsand marketing consultancy teams. Our fast-growing business network can help bothinternational and local clients realise their strategic objectives in marketingand branding in China. Our creative, innovative thinking and strategic expertiseall contribute to our clients' success -- and, in turn, to our own -- in thedynamic China market." China's economy grew by 10.7 per cent in 2006, the fastest pace in more than adecade. About Upstream Marketing and Communications Inc. Upstream is a full service marketing and corporate communications networkpositioned to help companies make the most of business opportunities in the AsiaPacific region. Upstream is listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM (Stock Code:UPS LN). Upstream has offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore,Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo, as well as regional and global affiliates. Keypractice areas include technology, corporate & financial, and consumer & travel. For more information, visit: www.aboutupstream.com Contact: Hua Foley hua.foley@upstreamasia.com +86 10 6581 4741 ext 112 David Ketchum david@upstreamasia.com +852 2973 0222 John Bick +44 (0)870 389 6999 Mobile +44 (0)7917 649362 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange