Franklin, TN. — July 25, 2008 — Louis Upkins, SVP of Marketing for media distribution developer PassAlong Networks™, will serve on a panel at Stedman Graham's by-invitation-only Executive Leadership Program tomorrow, July 26, at the University of Chicago's Gleacher Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST. Upkins and three other panelists will discuss branding and strategic positioning. "Stedman's Executive Leadership Program is renowned for teaching effective leadership skills and also for serving as a first-rate networking event," said Upkins. "I am honored and excited to be a part of this year's program and to share my skills and successes with the attendees." As PassAlong's recently appointed SVP of Marketing, Upkins manages all of the company's branding and marketing efforts. A 20-year veteran of the apparel, marketing and entertainment industries, Upkins has worked with some of the largest names in a variety of industries, from large sports and entertainment outlets and personalities to Fortune 500 companies and celebrities. As chairman and CEO of Stedman Graham & Associates (SGA), a management and marketing consulting firm based in Chicago, Graham offers the Executive Leadership Program as a six hour lesson in personal leadership, branding, management, community, marketing, sales and business success. Some of SGA's clients include GlaxoSmithKline, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Department of Education and 7-Eleven.

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PR Contacts:
Lindsay Marlow
PassAlong Networks
P: 615.425.5864