EQ Group PLC
23 July 2004


eq group plc

New Director appointed to Broadnet


eq group plc, the marketing services group, has appointed Steve Hulmes as
Director of Broadnet Ltd, its systems company. Steve will initially focus on the
continuing development of the next generation of Broadnet's market-leading
software and services to the Radio and Broadcast industry.

Steve has over 15 years' experience of IT including Senior Management,
consulting, development and delivery for both suppliers and users. He is
experienced in running major software development projects for organisations
such as RBoS and Littlewoods Leisure. Previously he has worked with Oracle
Corporation, Xicon and was the co-founder of start up business SysExcel.

Commenting, eq's Chief Executive, Bob Bond said: "Steve's experience will
greatly benefit Broadnet as it continues to develop and expand its software and
service offerings, and will provide both technical direction and operational
management moving forward. Steve also brings a vast technical knowledge to the
group, which I believe will be of significant benefit as we move forward."



For further information

Bob Bond, Chief Executive, eq group plc - 01422 301917
Keeley Clarke, Group PR, eq group plc - 07967 816525



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