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Virginia Racing Commission Selects CRT/tanaka--Agency Will Promote Equine Industry in the Commonwealth

Richmond, Va. (October 30, 2006) - CRT/tanaka today announced that it has been retained by the Virginia Racing Commission. The agency will provide strategic counsel to the Commission to promote the equine industry in the Commonwealth. The account will be serviced by CRT/tanaka's Corporate Practice.

The Virginia Racing Commission was established by an Act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1989 to grow, sustain and control the native horse racing industry in Virginia, including control of all horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering that is conducted in the Commonwealth.

"The Racing Commission is looking forward to working with CRT/tanaka in developing programs that will increase public awareness of the Virginia horse industry, including promotion of the horses as a major agricultural commodity," said David Reynolds, chairman of the Racing Commission's marketing committee.

"CRT/tanaka has a long, proud history of involvement with Virginia's horse industry, dating back to the creation of the pari-mutuel wagering industry and the selection of the state's first race track and satellite wagering facilities," said Mike Mulvihill, president of CRT/tanaka. "We believe our newest engagement will help expand the consumer experience and increase their appreciation level for all facets of the Commonwealth's equine industry."

About CRT/tanaka
CRT/tanaka is an award-winning public relations and marketing firm, known for creative solutions and workplace culture. The agency was formed in 2005, when Carter Ryley Thomas Public Relations & Marketing Counsel acquired New York consumer specialist Patrice Tanaka & Company, Inc. to form one of the top independent agencies in the country. Headquartered in Richmond, Va. and New York, with offices in Los Angeles, Charlotte, N.C. and Norfolk, Va., CRT/tanaka specializes in three practice areas - Corporate, Health and Consumer. The agency's Corporate Practice is renowned for its specialty in business-to-business marketing, investor relations, public affairs, grassroots education, issues management, public education campaigns and employee engagement. CRT/tanaka has been recognized with more than 260 national and regional awards for its strategic counsel, creativity and workplace culture. Clients include Target Stores, Sprint Nextel, Capital One, Philip Morris USA, Charles Schwab & Co., Girl Scouts of the USA, Wines from Rioja (Spain), Chadwick's, HoMedics, All-Clad Metalcrafters, DeLonghi, VHA Inc., Performance Food Group and ITT Night Vision.