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Arketi Group Principal to Serve on National Advisory Board at Kennesaw State University

ATLANTA - Nov. 19, 2007 – Arketi Group Principal Michael Neumeier, APR, has been appointed to the newly-formed National Advisory Board for Kennesaw State University’s Department of Communication. Neumeier will join a number of other national communication professionals named to the board and charged with contributing their knowledge and experience as communication professionals to the university.

As the Kennesaw State University Department of Communication continues experiencing double-digit growth, the newly elected advisory board will provide feedback on everything from curriculum changes and diversity issues to technical skills and graduate program design.

“It is vital to have strong professionals like Mike take an active role in the development of our communication program,” said Birgit Wassmuth, Ph.D, professor and chair of the Department of Communication at Kennesaw State University. “The role of our National Advisory Board is to ensure there is a strong connection between the curriculum and what is being practiced. The board we have assembled is extremely accomplished, and we are honored to have their support.”

As principal at Arketi Group, a business-to-business technology marketing and public relations firm, Neumeier brings more than 15 years of proven experience in public relations, marketing and analyst relations to the Board. Recognized in 2003 by PR News’ 15-to-watch list, Neumeier has served on numerous national and local PRSA committees and is the incoming president-elect for PRSAlGA, the second largest PRSA chapter in the nation.

Additionally, he is a past chair of the University of Florida Department of Public Relations Advisory Council, is a board member for HealthMPowers and has more than 50 industry awards to his credit, including a PRSA Bronze Anvil.

The board includes professionals from Aflac, Arketi Group, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, Brasfield & Gorrie, Businesswire, Cobb County Public Schools, Coca-Cola Enterprises, CNN, Connect Magazine, Delta Airlines, Georgia Public Television, Heidleberg, Impact 360, Jackson Spalding, The Media Trainers, Producers International Media, Prudential Georgia, Whataconcept.com and WSB-Atlanta.

About Arketi Group
Atlanta-based Arketi Group is a marketing and public relations firm that helps business-to-business technology organizations generate revenue and accelerate growth through intelligent strategy, public relations, messaging, branding and demand generation. Arketi crafts and delivers compelling messages that resonate with the market, then works to create an environment where the sales force has what it needs to sell. Arketi clients include Cbeyond, FOCUS LLC, Georgia Tech Research Institute, IBT Enterprises, Oversight Systems, StatCom, and Visiprise. For more information, call 404-929-0091 ext. 210 or visit www.arketi.com.