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24 Jan 2008 09:22

Upstream Marketing and Comms Inc.24 January 2008 News Release Upstream Named As Communications Partner For Key 2008 Asia Pacific Events HONG KONG, 24 January 2008 - Upstream, the AIM quoted (UPS.L) Asia Pacificmarketing and corporate communications network, has been appointed as the publicrelations partner for the Pacific Basin Economic Council during 2008, and forCommunicAsia2008 and BroadcastAsia2008. In 2007, Upstream managed communications for such high profile events as theGSMA Mobile Asia Congress, the leading event for the mobile communicationssector in Asia, and the Evolution Asia Yoga Conference, Asia's largest annualyoga conference. The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is the oldest independent businessassociation in the Asia-Pacific and serves as the independent voice of businessin the region offering unrivalled access to governments, the private sector andcivil society organisations. Upstream Asia commences the relationship with PBECas its official PR Partner at its Global Growth Dialogue "Global Growth: WhereWill It Take Us in 2008," a half-day conference on 21 January in Hong Kong. Thecongress featured leading Asian business leaders. Upstream will also managemedia relations support for other PBEC activities such as the 2008 Middle-EastAsia Leadership Forum. For CommunicAsia2008 and BroadcastAsia2008 Upstream Asia is responsible foroverseeing media publicity and media relations efforts in key markets acrossAsia Pacific, and providing strategic counsel and event PR support in Singapore.The shows present the complete digital convergence experience, showcasingleading-edge enabling technologies and business solutions. The events will takeplace alongside EnterpriseIT, InteractiveDME and CG Overdrive from 17 - 20 June2008. "The future of business events is looking strong in Asia," said David Ketchum,Chief Executive Officer, Upstream. "Infrastructure development in Hong Kong,Macau Singapore and China is robust, and Asia-based events are increasinglydrawing worldwide participants. Businesses and organizations are turning toUpstream to help get the most communications value for large scale events - suchas CommunicAsia, BroadcastAsia and PBEC's Annual Growth Forum," he added. ### About The Pacific Basin Economic Council The Pacific Basin Economic Council is an international association of seniorbusiness leaders representing hundreds of major corporations in 20 economiesaround the Asia-Pacific. PBEC is a forum through which business leaders createnew business relationships, exchange views with government officials, andproduce recommendations on key business issues. The unprecedented scope ofPBEC's membership constitutes a broad and balanced reservoir of internationalbusiness knowledge, unmatched in credibility and expertise. PBEC is theindependent voice of business in the Pacific. About CommunicAsia, and BroadcastAsia CommunicAsia is a global event where the business of technology comes to life,showcasing the latest digital technologies across mobile networks andapplications, network infrastructure and satellite communications.www.CommunicAsia.com BroadcastAsia, themed "Digital: The Journey Forward," offers the latest indigital and interactive media, addressing the value chain of content creation,management, and distribution. www.Broadcast-Asia.com About Upstream Founded in 2000, Upstream is a full service marketing and corporatecommunications network positioned to help companies make the most of businessopportunities in the Asia Pacific region. Upstream has offices in Beijing, HongKong, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei and Tokyo, as well as regional andglobal affiliates. Key practice areas include technology, corporate andfinancial, and consumer and travel. For more information, please visitwww.aboutupstream.com For additional details please contact: Upstream Asia Tel: 852 2973 0222 Email: david@upstreamasia.com David Ketchum CEO Hybridan LLP Tel: +44 (0)20 3159 5085 Claire Louise Noyce Stephen Austin This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange