BBDO North America and Wieden+Kennedy to Work on Target Projects MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Target today announced that it is partnering with two advertising agencies, BBDO North America, New York, and Wieden+Kennedy, Portland, Ore. The agencies will provide strategic marketing and creative support on select brand projects. Target partners with a number of agencies that support the company's diverse creative, promotional and public relations needs. Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,400 stores in 47 states and has been recognized nationally for its advertising and marketing campaigns. In 2004, Target was recognized by the American Institute of Graphic Arts, Print Magazine, Communication Arts Design Annual, and the American Advertising Federation's The Show. In 2003, Target was awarded the National Design Award from Cooper-Hewitt Museum and the Corporate Leadership Award from the Rhode Island School of Design. These awards further affirm Target's commitment to creating a consistent message that fulfills the company's brand promise: Expect More. Pay Less. About BBDO North America BBDO North America is part of BBDO Worldwide, a global agency network with 316 offices in 77 countries. In 2005, BBDO was named "Agency of the Year" by all of the leading industry trade publications including Ad Age, Adweek and Campaign magazines. In addition, BBDO has been the most awarded agency network in the world for the past seven years, according to The Gunn Report. About Wieden+Kennedy Wieden+Kennedy is an independent, creatively led advertising agency that exists to create strong and provocative relationships between good companies and their consumers. Wieden+Kennedy has offices in Portland, New York, Amsterdam, London, Tokyo and Shanghai. First Call Analyst: FCMN Contact: DATASOURCE: Target CONTACT: Paula Thornton-Greear of Target, +1-612-696-3400; Michelle Seely of Wieden+Kennedy, +1-503-937-7850; or Roy Elvove of BBDO North America, +1-212-459-5797 Web site: http://www.target.com/

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