Design Firm and Video Production Team Forms Strategic Partnership

Charleston, SC – KRD Creative Group, the Web and graphic design firm formerly of James Island, and Almes Productions, the video production team formerly based in Mount Pleasant, announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic partnership to offer combined creative solutions and have acquired joint office space in West Ashley.

"By combining our areas of expertise, we have essentially created a 'one-stop creative shop'," states Rich Carnahan, owner of and principal designer for KRD Creative Group. "It's a convenience that I think business owners will come to appreciate."

The new offices, located at 4 Carriage Lane, Suite 205, house one of the area's only full-service creative solution providers. "Our strategic alliance with KRD will allow us to save our clients valuable time and money," explains Richard Almes, owner of and director of photography for Almes Productions. "Expanding into the fields of interactive technologies and design will enable us to better serve our clients' creative needs."

The unique business model was developed to appeal to a variety of markets, including any business owners, marketing firms and advertising agencies seeking a simplified creative source. The teams' expanded line of services will now include multi-source live webcasting, streaming audio and video, and DVD/CD packaging design.

About KRD Creative Group
The work of KRD Creative Group is frequently seen in a variety of national trade magazines. KRD specializes in graphic design and innovative technologies for the Web and represents a diverse list of clients, including small businesses, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations. Visit www.KRDcreativegroup.com or call 843.278.2433 for more information.

About Almes Productions
Since 1989, Almes Productions has been providing comprehensive video production solutions to a variety of clients in the Southeast, including AT&T, Nickelodeon, Global Aeronautica, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and The Citadel. Visit www.AlmesProductions.com or call 843.884.5056 for more information.

For more information, contact:
Nita Lee
843.884.5056
nita@almesproductions.com