Drake Selects Bob Gold & Associates
to Lead Marketing and Public Relations Efforts

America’s Leading Independent Cable Technology Manufacturer Signs Los Angeles
PR Firm to Launch and Drive Awareness of Groundbreaking New Product Lines

LOS ANGELES – March 18, 2009 – Bob Gold & Associates, a cable TV-focused boutique public relations and marketing agency, announced today a new addition to its client roster, R.L. Drake, LLC. Drake is an American cable TV institution committed to designing and building highly innovative communications solutions for over 65 years.

Drake arms multi-channel service providers with the technical solutions they need to efficiently upgrade their video networks and effectively compete in the residential, enterprise and hotel environments. Led by cable TV veteran Bob Gold, Bob Gold & Associates is charged with managing marketing and PR support of the Drake Digital™ line of video technology, a comprehensive suite of products designed to assist video network operators deliver digital television services to their subscribers.

“Given the outstanding success that Bob and his exceptional team have achieved previously, we’re confident Bob Gold & Associates will provide the creative spark to maximize adoption of Drake’s newest digital products by leading cable operators,” said Andy Ruffin, Director of Sales and Business Development for Drake. “Leveraging the agency’s strong existing relationships within the cable and telecommunications operator and media communities will elevate our profile and open important customer doors that our company didn’t have access to previously.”

Led by cable veteran, Bob Gold, Bob Gold & Associates is widely recognized in the cable and telecommunications industries for its successful positioning and support of technology companies. The agency will focus its efforts on increasing exposure of Drake’s established brand and active participation in key industry events to drive widespread recognition and adoption of its innovative, cost-effective digital solutions.

“Drake has earned its reputation as a trusted leader offering ground-breaking communications solutions for cable television providers, and even amateur radio operators, who value Drake’s history of quality engineering and unparalleled customer support,” said Bob Gold, president of Bob Gold & Associates.

About Drake
Headquartered in Ohio, Drake is an American cable TV institution, designing and building innovative end-to-end communications systems and video engineering components for over 65 years. DrakeDigital™ headends are used in demanding locations worldwide, from the White House Situation Room to Iraq’s Green Zone, Disney’s fleet of cruise ships to US Navy vessels, and even in remote Inuit Eskimo communities across the Arctic Circle. DrakeDigital™ systems are used by commercial, government, and MSO customers of all sizes. Drake arms multi-channel service providers with the technical solutions they need to efficiently upgrade their video networks to the latest digital technologies and effectively compete in the residential, enterprise and hospitality environments.

For more information, please visit www.rldrake.com.

About Bob Gold & Associates
Bob Gold & Associates provides strategic public relations and marketing services for companies delivering a resonating value proposition across multiple platforms. Headquartered in Torrance, California, Bob Gold & Associates is the cofounder and sole North American affiliate in the Whiteoaks International Network, an international public relations agency organization that includes 16 PR companies across four continents. For more information, visit www.bobgoldpr.com.

For more information, please contact:

Pascale Marchand
Bob Gold & Associates
310-784-1040
pascale@bobgoldpr.com