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Chicago (April 28, 2009): THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg says the appointment of Roy Keane to head the Ipswich Town Football Club is part of an effort by THG Sports’ parent company, marcus evans, to bring the team back to the top level of competitive football play, the Premier League.

“We’re excited about the prospects for the team under this new leadership,” Stromberg says. “This change is a win-win for everyone, particularly Ipswich fans.”

Keane’s recent appointment to head the Ipswich club follows his work as head of the Sunderland football club, which he left last December. With his two-year contract, Keane replaces Ipswich coach Jim Magilton. For the past eight years, the Ipswich Tractor Boys have played in England’s second-highest league, the Coca-Cola Football League Championship. This past season, the club failed to make the playoffs.

In a release, Marcus Evans, the founder of the eponymous hospitality company that includes the THG Sports division, says Keane “is a proven winner who encourages his team to play the attractive football that Ipswich Town fans have come to expect. I believe he is the right man to take this club where we want to be-the Premier League.”

“The team under our new coach is already off to an impressive start with this past weekend’s 3-0 win over Cardiff,” says Stromberg, whose company provides hospitality offerings through its association with the Ipswich club. “It bodes well for the future.”

For information about THG Sports’ hospitality offerings with the Ipswich team and other events, visit the company’s Web site (http://www.thgsports.com) or its official blog, (http://www.thgworldwideblog.com).

About Jon Stromberg and THG Sports: Jon Stromberg is the North American CEO for THG Worldwide, Inc. (http://www.thgsports.com) , a leading provider of corporate hospitality programs at premier sporting events in the United States and abroad-including the US Grand Prix, World Cup Soccer, Masters, US Open and the Final Four. As a marcus evans company, all aspects of THG Sports’ services promise a level of client focus and attention second to none.

THG Sports brings more than 40 companies to the 2009 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Ga., this week to take part in professional golf’s most prestigious event.

Golf Pro and ESPN Commentator Andy North.

“It’s been an exciting first tournament so far,” THG Sports CEO Jon Stromberg says of Thursday’s opening round, which featured a record-setting five consecutive birdies from tournament leader Chad Campbell. “There’s no question this weekend will bring even more memorable moments.”

THG Sports is hosting 40 corporate clients for the tournament, marking the company’s 18th year of providing hospitality at the Masters. THG Sports clients receive day-long access to tournament play, exclusive hospitality offerings and the opportunity to meet PGA and media celebrities.

This year, former PGA Tour standout and ESPN golf commentator Andy North and the Golf Channel’s Jennifer Mills are among the celebrities THG brings to its on-site activities at the Masters to share their perspective and experience on golf and personal success with THG Sports clients.

Golf Channel Commentator Jennifer Mills

“Our goal is to provide our clients with the personal and professional experience of a lifetime,” Jon Stromberg says. “The Masters Tournament is the perfect setting to do both .”

For more about THG’s hospitality offerings, visit www.thgsports.com.

Plan now for your place at the Chinese Grand Prix, April 18, 2010. THG Sports hospitality features include:

• Private Table
• Reserved Grandstand Tickets for the Race
• Champagne Reception
• Gourmet Brunch
• Prize Drawing
• Memento of the Day
• Celebrity Guest Speaker
• Corporate Signage
• Transfer to and from Grand Prix Circuit
• Gourmet Buffet After the Race
• Fully Stocked Premium Open Bar at hospitality facility
• Experienced Events Managers and Hostesses to ensure a smooth running event

Itinerary

• 09:30 Guest Registration - Canapé and Champagne Reception
• 10:00 Gourmet Brunch - Celebrity Guest Speaker
• 12:00 Transfer to Shanghai International Circuit
• 14:00 Race Commences
• 17:30 Arrive back at the hospitality venue - Post Race Buffet - Replay of the Race
• 19:30 Hospitality Concludes

For more information on THG’s offerings at the 2010 Chinese Grand Prix, please visit the main THG Sports site.

THG has an array of hospitality opportunities at The Masters, April 9-12, 2009:

“Gold” Executive Hospitality Facility Features:
- Walking Access to Golf Course
- Official Masters Badges for Access to Tournament
- American Breakfast Buffet with  Omelette Station
- Gourmet Lunch Buffet
- Afternoon Hors D’oeuvres and Cocktails
- Daily Appearances by PGA Stars  and Golf Media Personalities
- Colour TV and Daily Newspapers
- Official Masters Journals
- Official Masters Chairs
- Private Parking Facilities
- Company Logo Displayed on Entrance Banner
- All Day Top Shelf Open Bar
- Courtesy Cell Phone and Luggage Check
- Luxury Corporate Restrooms
- Prize Drawing

Hospitality Itinerary

Thursday, April 9th—Sunday, April 12th:
7:00 Hospitality Facilities Open
7:45 — 10:30 Gourmet Breakfast Buffet with Omelette Stations
8:00 First Tee-Off (Thursday & Friday)
9:15 First Tee-Off (Saturday & Sunday)
12:30 — 2:30 Gourmet Luncheon Buffet
3:30 – onward Afternoon Cocktail and Hors D’oeuvres
6:00 — 7:00 Play Finished
8:00 Hospitality Closes

For more information on THG’s Suite at The Masters, or to book inquire about booking, please visit the main THG Sports site.