For Immediate Release

PhilippeBecker Design Named To San Francisco Business Times' Fastest Growing Companies List

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — October 17, 2005 — PhilippeBecker Design (PBD), a San Francisco branding and packaging agency, today announced that it ranked number 5 on the San Francisco Business Times 15th annual listing of the Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies in The Bay Area.

PBD has grown consistently since it was founded in 1998, with 530% percent growth from 2002 to 2004. PBD's client retention rate is 96%.

"PBD has grown for one reason – the quality of our work. Because we have hired and retained some of the top talent in our industry, PBD's work has increased market share for clients, while remaining exceptionally creative," said David Becker, PBD President.

The Top 100 Fastest Growing Private Companies list ranks Bay Area private companies by percentage of revenue growth from 2002 to 2004. The San Francisco Business Times surveyed over 2000 Bay Area companies. Companies were required to submit independently audited financial statements or tax returns for 2002, 2003, and 2004, which were reviewed and verified for accuracy by PricewaterhouseCoopers.

About PhilippeBecker Design
PhilippeBecker Design (PBD) is a branding and packaging design agency, founded in 1998. PBD clients operate throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and include Disney, Forbes, Gap, Safeway, T-Mobile, Whole Foods Market, and Williams-Sonoma, Inc. More information is available at www.pbdsf.com.

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