February 23, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Advantage Sales and Marketing appoints Bob Murray to Treasurer

IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 23, 2009—Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) today appointed Bob Murray as Treasurer. Murray will report directly to Brian G. Stevens, Vice President, Finance & Accounting.

“As ASM continues to grow and its financial responsibilities become more sophisticated, particularly in our current economic environment, it is critical to bring in a Treasurer of Bob’s caliber,” said Stevens. “Bob has a tremendous track record of experience in designing and developing investment policies, treasury and risk management, serving on board committees, Sarbanes-Oxley related compliance controls and procedures.”

Murray joins ASM with many years of experience in treasury and risk management. Most recently, Murray served as the Treasurer for a billion dollar publicly traded company. In that role he managed all banking and investment relationships, led the implementation of Sarbanes Oxley controls, oversaw corporate governance policies, served as Chairman of the Risk Management Council, and served as Secretary for various Board of Director committees. He previously worked for a multi-billion dollar company managing their liquidity requirements, evaluating various complex financing options, mergers and acquisitions, and running a billion dollar commercial paper program.

“I am excited about the opportunity to join the team at ASM and continue to develop the Treasury and Risk Management functions at the company,” said Murray.

Murray holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is a Certified Cash Manager and a Certified Public Accountant.

About Advantage Sales and Marketing, LLC
Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) is a premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency, committed to building brand value for our clients and customers. ASM’s cradle-to-cart—post-manufacture to consumption—customized sales and marketing solutions includes headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, consumer electronic and home center industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., ASM has 66 offices in the United States and Canada. Visit www.asmnet.com today.

For more information, contact:
Stephanie Miclot, ASM Corporate Communications
949-797-3105
stephanie.miclot@asmnet.com