Released on: October 31, 2007, 12:02 pm

Press Release Author: THUNDER FACTORY

Industry: Marketing

Press Release Summary: THUNDER GROUP "Keiretsu" Shares Expertise, Contacts, Ideas to
Nurture Digital Ventures, Accelerate Their Success; New Fund To Help Launch Digital
Properties

Press Release Body: SAN FRANCISCO, October 31, 2007 - With a vision to both drive
and capitalize on the global digital media and marketing revolution, THUNDER GROUP
LLC has launched its "keiretsu" of like minded companies, entrepreneurs and
investors whose collaborative mission is to accelerate business growth and success
for innovative 21st Century enterprises. THUNDER GROUP is also in the process of
raising a fund that will invest in and help incubate these young companies.

The THUNDER GROUP keiretsu is focusing on five main business and technology sectors:
digital marketing and related technologies; consumer health care communications and
digital therapy solutions; sustainable lifestyles and technologies; financial
services and investing; and, social networking for niche markets. In addition, the
Group will advance mobile applications of all of these businesses, media and
technologies.

"It's already well established that digital media and technology are revolutionizing
marketing and other major industries worldwide, but less appreciated is the critical
role that active collaboration and community play in this fundamental business sea
change," said Patrick U. Di Chiro, Founder and CEO of THUNDER GROUP. "The fact is
that there are many incredibly smart companies and thought leaders in the digital
media and marketing space, but it's difficult to succeed as a singular entity."

Di Chiro continued: "We are big believers in the power of collaborative enterprise,
and THUNDER GROUP is a business creation and investing venture built upon that
philosophy. In essence, we adapted the Japanese keiretsu's model of interlocking
business alliances and mutually beneficial support structures to the evolving web
2.0 and digital media economy."

Initial members of the THUNDER GROUP keiretsu, include:

. AdJuicer (www.adjuicer.tv), a breakthrough platform that enables marketers, their
agencies and consumers to create and distribute user generated advertising
. Media Gems (www.mediagems.com), a comprehensive network of media properties and
marketing tools designed to help marketers reach "conscious consumers" who strive to
live sustainable, healthier lifestyles
. MobileGates (www.mobilegates.com), a leading provider of intelligent mobile
location-based solutions for online, print, voice and search marketers
. CollegeCarrot (www.collegecarrot.com), an online community that connects students
with college admissions counselors
. THUNDER FACTORY (www.thunderfactory.com), one of the nation's leading integrated
marketing firms, specializing in digital media and marketing. THUNDER FACTORY is
also a co-founder of and investor in THUNDER GROUP LLC

THUNDER GROUP will function much like a "marketing systems integrator," providing
strategic services, technology solutions and implementation to achieve major
marketing objectives. The Group will integrate the intellectual and executional
assets of its members to help corporations capitalize on the new digital media and
marketing channels and technologies to engage more effectively their consumers and
customers, and ultimately generate better marketing results.

THUNDER GROUP will be announcing its Advisory Board and new member companies in the
near future.

About THUNDER GROUP
THUNDER GROUP LLC is a new kind of business "keiretsu" and investing venture that
will both drive and capitalize on the global revolution in digital media and
marketing. THUNDER GROUP brings together like minded companies, entrepreneurs and
investors to share expertise, contacts and ideas to create and incubate innovative
new companies in digital marketing, consumer healthcare, sustainable lifestyles and
social networking. For more information, visit www.thunder-group.com.

About THUNDER FACTORY
Since its founding in 2000, THUNDER FACTORY has built a national reputation for
creating integrated, big idea-driven marketing solutions and campaigns that help
clients build their businesses. The firm provides a comprehensive range of digital,
interactive and business-building marketing and communications services. THUNDER
FACTORY\'s clients range from Fortune 50 corporations to leading mid-sized companies
and start-ups. For more information, visit www.thunderfactory.com and the firm's
blog at www.IdeaDrivenMarketing.com

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