Pace Communications : About Us

Greensboro, NC (November 21, 2006)— Pace Communications, the world's largest privately-owned custom publishing company, was honored with six awards of distinction from The Custom Publishing Council's (CPC) annual Pearl Awards at a gala dinner in New York City on November 16. With the awards, the CPC—along with its panel of esteemed judges—celebrate excellence in journalism, graphic design, publication packaging and the development and execution of integrated marketing strategies built around custom publications. Pace Communications publishes the in-flight magazines for Delta Air Lines, United U.S. Airways and, from January 2007, Southwest Airlines. The company also produces custom publications for organizations including American Cancer Society, The North Face, Wachovia Wealth Management, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

Since the custom publisher was honored at last year's Pearl Awards, Pace Communications has continued to increase the profile of its established magazines, as well as add new clients to its impressive portfolio. January 2006 saw the launch of the critically acclaimed U.S. Airways Magazine, and this spring, Pace created Wachovia Wealth Management's publication, Renaissance. In addition, Pace devised and produced the online magazine Epic for The North Face's loyal following of outdoor enthusiasts.

"Our clients include some of the most prestigious corporate brands in the world," said Craig Waller, Chief Marketing and Sales Officer of Pace Communications. "Their names are trusted and respected, and as a company, we see it as our obligation to create the very highest quality editorial and design content. The Pearl Awards not only validate that we are serving our clients well, but that we are earning the respect of our peers in the custom publishing industry."

Pace Communications received awards in the following categories:

Gold

U.S. Airways Magazine , Design, Best Cover
The North Face's Epic , Editorial, Best New Publication, Web

Silver

United Airlines'Hemispheres , Design, Best Cover
Carlson Hotels Worldwide's Voyageur , Editorial, Most Improved
The North Face's Epic , Strategy, Best Tie-In with Marketing Multimedia Campaign

Bronze

Wachovia Wealth Management's Renaissance, Editorial, Best Overall Editorial

About the CPC
The Custom Publishing Council (CPC) is the leading association for the custom publishing industry in the United States, and is focused on promoting the growth and vitality of this dynamic marketing discipline.

About Pace Communications
For more than thirty years, Pace Communications has been a leader in customized content. With dedication to excellence, Pace helps leading corporate clients develop successful branded editorial strategies and achieve unparalleled marketing and communication prominence. Our staff of more than 200 professionals consistently produces award-winning work in a variety of media, including magazines, Web, catalog, book, video and e-commerce. Founded and owned by Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, the current chair of the American Red Cross, Pace is based in Greensboro, N.C. For more information please visit www.pacecommunications.com.