– Rapidly Growing PR Firm Shines with Stellar Working Conditions –

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – April 12, 2006 – SHIFT Communications, a rapidly growing national Public Relations firm, today announced The San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and East Bay Times have named it one of the "Best Places to Work" in the San Francisco Bay Area. SHIFT was one of 110 companies to qualify for this recognition, based on the results of employee-satisfaction surveys.

SHIFT was recognized for creating a positive work environment that attracts, nurtures and retains employees through a combination of first-rate employee satisfaction, stellar working conditions and an exemplary company culture.

"It's exciting to recognize SHIFT Communications has established a workplace where our employees have a true passion for their work," said Todd Defren, a SHIFT Communications Principal. "Our incredibly talented employees are the reason why our company continues to grow while attracting new talent."

The San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and East Bay Times evaluated businesses based on the employee survey results of more than 400 companies. Employees answered questionnaires that addressed such factors as pride in the company, company encouragement, support and recognition of achievement, and relationships with co-workers and supervisors. SHIFT Communications was acknowledged in the Small Business Category, which includes businesses with 25-50 employees.

The winners were revealed at the gala awards celebration on Wednesday, April 5, 2006 at the San Francisco Marriott Hotel. SHIFT Communications was featured in a special "Best Places to Work" supplement in the April 7th edition of the three Bay Area Business Journals.

About SHIFT Communications
SHIFT Communications' high performance public relations and marketing communications services bolster clients' marketplace reputation and produce measurable results that directly lead to increased revenues.  The independent agency works with both new and established companies competing in a variety of technology, business-to-business, and consumer markets.  SHIFT Communications' offices are located in the Boston, MA, and San Francisco, CA metros.  For more information, visit  www.shiftcomm.com.