ROCHESTER, N.Y., June 13, 2005 ? Text 100 International, one of the largest global technology public relations consultancies, and Xerox Corporation were honored with two Silver Anvil Awards from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). An icon of best public relations practices, the Silver Anvils are annually awarded to organizations who have successfully addressed a contemporary issue with exemplary professional skill, creativity and resourcefulness. The awards were presented during the Silver Anvil Celebration Event, June 9 in New York City.

"PRSA's recognition of Xerox's innovative PR programs reflects the combined talent of the Xerox and Text 100 PR teams -- along with an extended group of partners,? said Ed Gala, vice president, Worldwide Strategic Public Relations, Xerox Corp.

Aedhmar Hynes, CEO, Text 100, said, "These awards are a testament to Text 100 and Xerox's 13-year partnership that has spanned many markets. We're incredibly proud that together we've been recognized among the best in the industry.?

Xerox and Text 100 received the 2005 Silver Anvil Award for the "Help! My Office is Obsolete!" Office Makeover Program in the Business to Business Integrated Communications category. The Office Makeover concept grew into a successful marketing campaign aimed at the small business community, highlighting relevant Xerox products and services and generating extensive media coverage nationwide.

The launch of the Xerox Nuvera? technology platform won a Silver Anvil in the Product Brand Management category. The launch was the next step in Xerox's drive to expand its leadership in high-end black and white digital printing?a market Xerox created with its successful DocuTech? Production Publishers. The launch included a major multinational announcement involving thousands of Xerox customers, press and industry analysts worldwide.

The Office Makeover Program and the Xerox Nuvera Launch were also recognized with Silver Anvil Awards of Excellence in the Business to Business Marketing and Events ? Business Services categories, respectively.

"The PRSA Silver Anvil awards are the highest watermark of success for any public relations practitioner,? said David M. Imre, APR, 2005 PRSA Silver Anvil chair and president, Imre Communications, LLC. "We congratulate Text 100 and Xerox for their public relations programs that incorporated measurable and sound research, planning, execution and evaluation. These programs contribute to the best practices of our industry.?

About Text 100 International
Text 100 is a global PR agency serving companies that use technology for competitive advantage. Built organically from the ground up, Text 100 uniquely offers the dedication of local agencies and the power and reach of a global firm. With award-winning practices covering all public relations disciplines, Text 100 represents leading brands in 28 offices around the world. Clients of the company include Cisco, Fujifilm, IBM, Symbian and Xerox. For more information about Text 100, please visit www.text100.com.

About the Public Relations Society of America
The Public Relations Society of America (www.prsa.org), based in New York City, is the world's largest organization for public relations professionals. The Society has more than 28,000 professional and student members. PRSA is organized into 114 Chapters nationwide, 19 Professional Interest Sections, along with Affinity Groups, which represent business and industry, counseling firms, independent practitioners, military, government, associations, hospitals, schools, professional services firms and nonprofit organizations. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) has 259 Chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States.

For further information, please contact:
Nicole Kenyon
Director, Global Communications
Tel: +1 415-593-8408
Email: nicolek@text100.com

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