San Francisco, Calif. - March 22, 2005 - Loomis Group, an independent, integrated marketing agency, has added five companies in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries to its client base.

The new clients include Spectra Laboratories, the leading provider of laboratory services in the renal industry; Solstice Neurosciences, a biopharmaceutical company; Curon Medical, a developer and marketer of innovative products and procedures for treating gastrointestinal disorders; Massie Laboratories, a medical device company focusing on eye healthcare; and 4Medica, the nation’s leading provider of Web-based laboratory test reporting and ordering solutions.

Loomis Group’s growing base of clients spans a diverse range of industries, from technology firms and healthcare companies to premium consumer brands. The agency’s clientele includes both novel start-up companies and large Fortune 500 firms.

“Increasingly, healthcare companies are looking to strengthen and expand their marketing programs to build brand equity with patients and doctors alike,” said Jeff Loomis, president and CEO of Loomis Group. “We are honored to work with these companies as they bring life-changing treatments to patients and improve the quality of care.”

The contracted services Loomis Group will provide span the agency’s integrated marketing capabilities — from advertising, public relations and direct marketing to brand strategy, design and Web development. Four of the five companies — Spectra, Massie Labs, Solstice and 4Medica — have named Loomis Group as their agency of record.