(April 20, 2005 - Chicago) Magnani Continuum Marketing, a leading brand development and integrated marketing agency, announces the appointment of Christy Hutchinson as a Senior Account Executive. Hutchinson is charged with facilitating business-to-business marketing initiatives as a part of the CNA Insurance account team.

Hutchinson brings a wealth of experience, which began in the non- profit sector at Bethesda Urban Partnership in Washington, D.C. From there she joined Maximum Marketing where she lead accounts such as Raybestos Brand Brakes and the Affinia Group. Prior to accepting a position with Magnani, Hutchinson served as a Project Manager for Capps Digital at Leo Burnett, where she oversaw production on all print materials for the Coca-Cola and the American Medical Association accounts.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Christy to our growing CNA team," shared Director of Client Services Lisel Cherry. "She brings a unique blend of agency and client experience from which the account and Magnani will greatly benefit."

Hutchinson graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University in 2001.

About Magnani Continuum Marketing
Magnani Continuum Marketing is a Chicago-based brand development and integrated marketing agency committed to doing what is right for their clients. Magnani specializes in creating powerful brand patterns that bring their clients to market with a single, powerful voice and delivering measurable results. More information is available at www.magnani.com.