THE BEANSTALK GROUP PROMOTES FOUR EXECUTIVES
IN NEW YORK OFFICE

NEW YORK, April 12, 2006 — The Beanstalk Group, the world's leading brand licensing agency, and part of Omnicom Group?s Diversified Agency Services, announced today the promotion of four New York-based executives to Manager positions. Miri Frankel, Joshua Kaye, Jessamy Murray and Jason Schneider will continue to work in their current departments while taking on greater responsibilities.

?We are thrilled to promote four such bright and talented professionals,? said Michael S. Stone, President/CEO of The Beanstalk Group. ?Miri, Josh, Jessamy and Jason have proven themselves to be strong contributors and are valued members of the Beanstalk team.?

Miri Frankel, formerly Coordinator, Legal Affairs becomes Manager, Legal Affairs. Ms. Frankel is credited with deftly handling the legal agreement renewal process for several of Beanstalk?s clients. Ms. Frankel is known for her high quality work, fast turn-around times, and positive attitude, among other attributes.

Joshua Kaye, formerly Coordinator, Licensing Sales becomes Manager, Licensing Sales. Mr. Kaye, a member of the Hard Goods team, was responsible for several categories, including stationery, gift and novelty, and publishing. In his new role, Mr. Kaye will manage the food and beverage, packaged goods, and hardware categories for the Hard Goods team.

Jessamy Murray, formerly Coordinator, Licensing Sales becomes Manager, Licensing Sales. Ms. Murray, a member of the Soft Goods team, is responsible for the apparel and accessories categories. She is credited with expanding the Andy Warhol, Mary-Kate and Ashley, Wacky Packages and Ford brands in the fashion and accessories arena. In her new role, Ms. Murray will be responsible for also managing the Home Furnishings category.

Jason Schneider, formerly Senior Financial Analyst, Finance becomes Manager, Finance. Mr. Schneider has devoted his strong analytical skills to his work for Beanstalk?s clients Dualstar and Danskin, for whom he serves as the primary finance contact. In addition, Mr. Shneider is a key player in enhancing Beanstalk?s financial, budgeting, forecasting and client reporting processes. In his new role, Mr. Schneider will take on greater responsibilities in the Finance Department.

# # #

About The Beanstalk Group
The Beanstalk Group, with approximately 100 employees, is the world's leading brand licensing agency and consultancy. With offices in New York, Dearborn (MI), Bentonville (AR), Los Angeles, and London, Beanstalk provides clients with a complete solution for their brand licensing needs. Offering a unique combination of category expertise, award winning creativity, and superior client service, Beanstalk has consistently set new industry standards for leveraging licensing as a powerful tool that enhances the popularity and profitability of corporate brands. The Beanstalk Group is part of Omnicom?s Diversified Agency Services network. For more information, please visit www.beanstalk.com.

For more information please contact:
Lindsey Schiffman
The Beanstalk Group
lindsey.schiffman@beanstalk.com
Tel: (212) 303-1142