Next Fifteen Communications Plc
Next Fifteen Communications Group plc
25th April 2005
Subsidiary Brand, Bite Communications, Wins Sun Microsystems Anchor Agency
Next Fifteen Communications Group plc (NFC) today announced that its subsidiary,
Bite Communications, has been appointed by Sun Microsystems (NASDAQ: SUNW) to be
its anchor Public Relations and Analyst Relations agency in the US. The
appointment follows a decision by Sun to consolidate its PR/AR work and align
agencies around its product and corporate communications activities. Sun
previously employed five PR firms in the US, of which Bite was one. Following
the review Bite will be one of only two firms used by Sun in North America. Bite
will continue to act as Sun's agency of record in the UK and also as
coordination agency for the EMEA region. The contract, once finalized is
expected to take effect by July 1st. It is anticipated that annual billings will
be $6.75 million.
John Bick - Holborn Public Relations: 020 7929 5599
David Dewhurst, Finance Director: 07974 161 183