Private investment boosts Vancouver's premier full service brand activation and event production company in advance of the 2010 Olympic Games

VANCOUVER, BC, (May 2008) – Canadian brand activation and event production company brand.LIVE has announced a partnership with Richmond, B.C.-based T&M Group of Companies. The transaction includes an ownership stake for T&M and additional resources for brand.Live.

"We are thrilled to have established this relationship," said Catherine Runnals, Senior VP Operations, brand.LIVE group. "This partnership will help take brand.LIVE to the next level and positions us to take full advantage of the business opportunities leading up to and following the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver."

"brand.LIVE is already an established name within Canada's event scene." Said Mike Cordoba, Chief Executive Officer of T&M Group of Companies. "We see great potential here and look forward to identifying tremendous opportunities for growth."

As part of the transaction, brand.LIVE is pleased to announce the appointment of Jordan Melville from T&M as the new Managing Director of brand.LIVE. Jordan brings over 15 years of management experience to the company including roles with the T&M Group of Companies in operations, business development and international expansion.

About brand.Live
Brand.LIVE is a full service premier brand activation and event production company specializing in the design and execution of major sporting and concert events. Clients include the Steve Nash Foundation Charity Classic, the 2005 and 2009 Grey Cup, the Vancouver Sun Run, Lilith Fair Festival, 2005 Tsunami Benefit Concerts and the 2003 SARS "Concert for Toronto". Touring clients include Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Dido, Nelly Furtado, Prince, INXS and the Tragically Hip. Brand.Live is an active member of the Community Ecosystem Restoration Initiative, (CERI), which ensures that any project Brand.LIVE manages has a zero carbon footprint on the global environment. Through a partnership with EcoNeutral Entertainment, brand.Live invites clients to join the worldwide movement addressing climate change. More information about Brand.LIVE is available at www.brandlivegroup.com

About T&M Group of Companies
T&M Group of Companies have over 30 years of experience investing, building and realizing success in growing profitable businesses. T&M manages a portfolio of businesses across diversified industries that share the common goal of driving success through people, a long term perspective of value and a passion for excellence. T&M assists management teams increase the long-term value of their businesses through strategic advice, operational expertise, organic and acquisition growth and financings. T&M's investment portfolio includes Boston Pizza International, Mr. Lube, White Rock Commercial Stonebrook Benchlands, Kitchen Partners, Dermal Laser Centers and Global Entertainment. More information on T&M Group of Companies is available at www.tandmcompanies.com