This excerpt is from HSC publications which is a Comprehensive Sports Collectible Informational Resource. The publication ranks Industry leaders of the Top Individuals and Companies. To determine the ranking, HSC publications called upon top industry leaders who are the most knowledgeable group of people in the field.

Steiner Sports Marketing & Memorabilia, Inc. Ranks #8

Fall 2000 reported that Steiner Sports was sold to Omnicon Group, a multi-billion dollar company and leader in marketing communications. Steiner Sports bills itself as a full-service sports marketing agency and has relationships with over 1,700 athletes. Athletes for autographed memorabilia include Ted Williams, Joe Namath, Larry Bird and Muhammad Ali. Exclusive autograph agreements with 50 athletes, including Derek Jeter, Dave Winfield, Mia Hamm and Franco Harris.

Located in New Rochelle, NY, (145 Huguenot Street, 10801, 800-759-7267 or 914-307-1000, info@steinersports.com, www.steinersports.com). Steiner Sports has 70 employees with anticipated $30 million in annual sales.

• In 2000 successful We've Got Balls advertising promotion.
• In 2001 purchased remaining autographed baseballs of Joe DiMaggio's estate for $500,000.
• Product lines from eight sports, including licenses with MLB, NHL (traditionally well known for its hockey line), USTA & US Soccer.
• Distributors include Athlon Sports Collectibles, Hall of Heroes Stores, Pro Sports Memorabilia.com, Sports Images, Rich Sports & DJP- Signature Collectibles, Inc.
• Key Executives: Brandon Steiner and Jared Weiss.

Steiner Sports Marketing, Inc. is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) www.omnicomgroup.com. Omnicom is a leading global advertising, marketing and corporate communications company. Omnicom's branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to over 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries. Steiner Sports Marketing is a full service sports marketing and event company that leverages the power of sports to build successful marketing programs for a diverse group of clients. Steiner currently maintains relationships with over 5,000 athletes.