Washington, D.C. (October 27, 2008) – In a statement issued today, Christine L. Delucchi, President of Delucchi+ (www.delucchiplus.com), an innovative, full-service, strategic real estate marketing firm located in Washington, D.C., announced that Annette Picon has joined the agency as its Media/Research Director. In this role, Annette will oversee the research, strategy, planning and execution of the firm’s media, research and public relations programs and assist with its new business development initiatives. Additionally, Annette will oversee and serve as the liaison between the agency and its international media partner, Americas Media Group Worldwide (AMGW - www.americasmediagroup.com), located in Miami, Florida.

Annette brings over 10 years of public relations, research and media experience to Delucchi+ with expertise in real estate, travel, hospitality, retail, energy, manufacturing, entertainment, technology and consulting. Prior to Delucchi+, Annette spent 8 years at Merrick Towle Communications as its Media Director where she handled media strategy, planning and execution, as well as public relations, for the agency’s local, regional and national clientele including JBG Companies, Kettler, Lowe Development, The Bozzuto Group, Beazer Homes, DR Horton, AvalonBay Communities, JPI LLC, Simpson Housing, Essex Property Trust and Pepco Energy Services.

“Hiring a seasoned national media director was a business strategy to meet the needs of a growing national and international client base,” stated Christine Delucchi. “I am excited to bring someone with Annette’s expertise into the firm and am confident that her vast real estate experience, research knowledge and media relationships will elevate what we can bring to the table for our clients and foster the agency’s continued growth.

Annette is a Virginia resident and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising from Florida International University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

About Delucchi+

Delucchi+ is a full-service strategic communications firm that has over 20 years experience working with local and national retail, residential, and commercial real estate clients in the mixed use, active adult, resort, golf course, luxury, and green arenas to develop programs to promote and protect their investments. The company has been involved in green marketing for over 10 years and is currently marketing multiple green commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments throughout the United States. Services include branding, advertising, new media, market research, and public relations. For more information on Delucchi+, go to www.delucchiplus.com or call 202-349-4000.