com ) and Rassai Internet Solutions
(http://www.com) is a business
technology, software solution, and e-commerce outsource solution
provider.

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Thanks to the mass adoption of broadband
Internet , marketers can move online and display their products and services in
more creative ways than in the past.
Headquartered within Michaels' corporate office, it is a separate operation
with its own management and merchandising team under the direction of Duane
Hiemenz, Senior Vice President of New Business Development.

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Circle R Media Rassai Internet Solutions Jointly Creating Interactive Video-Centric Client Web Sites

"For this reason, the Web opens enormous opportunities
for clients to make targeted connections with their customers by updating Web
sites to include interactive video .

Goodwin International Awards Catalog and Web Site Design Project to Pierpoint-Martin

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Companies Developing Next Generation of Interactive, Video-Driven Web Sites

FORT WORTH, Texas, Circle R Media
(CRM; http://www.

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About Circle R Media
Circle R Media is an independent , top-tier film/video production company.
Hiemenz concluded, "We want to be Phoenix's first choice for unique decor
and design products.

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Goal is customized, one-on-one consumer marketing

"The Internet is rapidly reaching maturity and, for the first time,
streaming video will soon become the norm on company Web sites," said Chad
Horany, Rassai CEO.
(NYSE: MIK ) announced today that it will open its third Star Decorators
Wholesale (http://www."
To introduce themselves to the Phoenix market, the Company participated as
a sponsor for the Phoenix Art Museum 's Art and Flowers event and will be
hosting an invitation only Preview Party to kick off the 3 day Grand Opening
Celebrations running from March 4th - March 6th.pierpoint-martin.com.

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circlermedia. is the world's largest specialty retailer of arts,
crafts, framing, floral, wall decor, and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist
and do-it-yourself home decorator.

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Their sites will provide consumers with new, entertaining and interactive Web
site experiences that weren't previously available.
The Star Decorators Wholesale concept is distinctly different from the
Company's retail stores in design, products, service, and ambience.

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"We are very pleased to be
able to use our expertise in high-end graphic design and marketing to
develop a catalog and Web site which will provide an outstanding
showcase for their products.

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Based in Santa Ana, Goodwin International is a leading supplier of
high-end, imported landscape and garden ornaments to the building
trade including hand-made terra cotta and custom-designed statuary
hand-carved in Italy.

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"We're excited to be working with Rassai at the very beginning of a
revolution spawning the 'video-centric Internet'," said Tim Davis, chief
operating officer of CRM. The companies that beat
their competitors to the punch, converting their Web sites first, will be the
big winners.
"Spot ads that CRM develops for clients are often tailored to encourage
consumers to turn to clients' Web sites for more information, special offers
and other incentives," said Davis.

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com ) today announced they are working together to develop
new, interactive client Web sites that combine the power of video and the rich
features of the Internet. As a result,
clients will be able to make a stronger connection with their consumers.
"The most effective Web sites utilize video to engage the user in a
compelling and informative manner," said Horany.StarDecorators.

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Rassai will
apply these video solutions to interactive and Internet programming, and to
Internet marketing, Web analytics, graphic design, e -commerce and related
services. Rassai offers a wide variety of Web
services and offerings including Internet strategy consulting, Web application
development, Webmercials, e-commerce, content management and Internet
marketing.com ).goodwininternational.

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Michaels Stores Expands Wholesale Concept to Scottsdale

- Star Decorators Wholesale Focuses on Professionals -

IRVING, Texas, Michaels Stores, Inc.

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SANTA ANA, Calif----Business
technology and service provider Pierpoint-Martin today announced it
has been awarded a contract by Goodwin International to provide the
company with graphic design, Web site design, and Web hosting
services."
Design work on the new Goodwin International catalog is currently
underway, and it should be available to architects and landscape
designers by the end of February.

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The two Fort Worth-based companies will focus on helping clients design
and implement Web-based, video-centric Internet capabilities that attract
their customers -- America 's consumers -- with a wide variety of interactive,
video-driven Web sites, advertising and even Webmercials ."
In their new arrangement, CRM provides an array of cutting-edge video,
greenscreen and audio talent, producing video content for spot ads, films and
Internet applications in its three state -of-the-art studios. For more information, call 1-800-2-rassai or visit
http://www.com .
"One of the reasons we chose Pierpoint," said Goodwin
International President Ginger Wolf, "is that they were able to
provide us with a complete solution in-house including photography,
graphic design , layout, print management, Web site design, and web
hosting.

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Also, it's
critical for businesses to use their Web sites to achieve customized,
one-on-one relationships with consumers, as well as to collect information
about their preferences.
CRM's creative talent, combined with its new, dynamic facility, provides the
finest production, post-production, visual effects and audio products for the
entertainment industry, corporations, government and non-profit organizations.
The 30 ,000 square foot store will offer more than 15,000 SKUs, providing a
complete line of merchandise for interior decorators and designers, retail
florists and floral designers, wedding and event planners , gift shop owners,
and other professionals.michaels.

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CRM's Davis added that companies are using 30-second spot ads to guide
consumers to their Web sites for brand messages.com . By offering the broadest merchandise assortments and
high levels of in-stocks, our customers will come to count on us for current
trends, exclusive merchandise, regional, ethnic and everyday products, and
dominant presentations that reflect original and discriminating decorating
ideas. Under the contract announced today,
Pierpoint-Martin will design and produce a new print catalog for
Goodwin as well as build and host a new Web site for the company and
its products.com) is a leading
supplier of high-end landscape and garden ornaments from around the
world including stone fountains, benches, planters , urns, sculpture,
fiberglass-reinforced concrete, and terra cotta of various design
styles and sizes. As a direct importer, Goodwin works with Italian
master carvers and craftsmen to bring the elegance of Italy to both
commercial and high-end residential projects throughout the United
States .

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"This involves building Web
sites that use compelling video to achieve the biggest impact. Our goal is to provide not only the breadth and depth of
basic products our customers are looking for , but also the fashion-forward
merchandise that helps them stay in front of the latest trends. The new Goodwin International Web
site is scheduled to launch at the same time. Founded in 1993, Pierpoint -Martin provides a wide variety of
business technology and services including custom software
development , graphic design, Web site design, and Web hosting to both
public and private organizations including General Nutrition Centers,
the California State lottery, Arris International and FitBuy.

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"We also develop Web site content that is
designed to compliment the spot ads and take consumers to the next level of
interaction.stardecorators. web site
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Clearly, it's no longer enough for clients to rely solely on
30-second spot ads to attract and retain consumers. Included in its broad assortment will be permanent
and dried botanicals, floral supplies and accessories, ribbon, containers ,
party and wedding supplies, and a vast array of seasonal products.
Said Hiemenz, "The sophistication and vitality of the growing Phoenix
market is what is bringing us here, and it's the perfect place to expand our
wholesale business. Details regarding these and
other events will be available at the store and online at
http://www.
"Goodwin offers an incredibly beautiful product line which
requires a top-of-the-line print and Web-based presentation," said
Pierpoint-Martin President David Cracas.

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"The revolution centers on converting client Web
sites from old-fashioned, static images to dynamic, interactive platforms
employing the latest in video and greenscreen technologies .

About Rassai Internet Solutions
Rassai Internet Solutions is an interactive agency focused on high-end,
new media design and development.rassai.com ) in Scottsdale, AZ in March 2005 ."

Michaels Stores, Inc. As of February 14, 2005, the Company owns
and operates 845 Michaels stores in 48 states and Canada, 165 Aaron Brothers
stores, eight Recollections stores, and three Star Wholesale operations.

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For more information, call 1-866-865-5448 or visit
http://www.