Nelson Schmidt: Expands creative team with interactive designer and developer

For more information contact:

Rachel McCormick, 414-224-0210

rmccormick@n-s.com

MILWAUKEE, WIS. – August 2, 2011 – Nelson Schmidt Inc., a leading full-service marketing communications firm, announced today that it has hired Allan Behring as interactive designer in its Madison office and Jason Mazurek as interactive developer in its Milwaukee office.

Behring has more than 14 years of experience with traditional and interactive design. He will be responsible for designing client websites and print collateral. Prior to joining Nelson Schmidt, Behring worked for Maelstrom Technology Solutions in Brookfield, Wis. as a creative director.

He earned his associate degree in commercial art in 1997 from Madison Area Technical College (MATC), along with a certification in Web design. In 2005, Behring received two ADDY awards, a gold and a silver regional, both for his designs on collateral materials, from the Madison chapter of the American Advertising Federation.

Mazurek will be responsible for programming and development of client websites and applications. Previously, he worked at Kalmbach Publishing in Waukesha, Wis. as a Web developer. He earned his bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2009.

“Allan and Jason are great additions to the interactive team at Nelson Schmidt, and we’re excited about the expertise they add to our agency’s offerings,” said Ken Hagan, executive creative director of Nelson Schmidt. “As the agency’s business continues to expand, it’s essential that we maintain the talent needed to best serve our clients.”

About Nelson Schmidt Inc.:

Nelson Schmidt Inc. is a full-service marketing communications agency with offices in Milwaukee’s central business district and downtown Madison, Wis. Founded in 1971, Nelson Schmidt has been named one of the top marketing firms in the U.S. five consecutive years by BtoB Magazine. Its clients include Alliance Laundry Systems, ADP, Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Honeywell, McKesson and Northwestern Mutual. Nelson Schmidt is a member of MAGNET, the Marketing & Advertising Global Network of 300 agencies in 70 different countries; the American Advertising Federation; the Public Relations Society of America; and the Business Marketing Association.

For more information call 800-689-7721 or visit www.NelsonSchmidt.com .