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Former Executive Rejoins Button Group as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development

Wednesday 16. April 2008 - Button Group, a Futuremedia plc (BULLETIN BOARD: FMDAY) company, today announced that it has appointed Bill Devitt as Senior Vice President of Strategic Development. Mr. Devitt returns after a two year absence during which he was the Managing Director of a leading international design consultancy.

Mr. Devitt served with the Button Group in diverse roles for a twenty year period, becoming Group Managing Director in 2001. In 2004 he took responsibility for group development and special projects. During this time he was responsible for obtaining the 3GSM Mobile World Congress account, the largest in Button’s history. Mr. Devitt brings with him strong foundations within the Button team as well as a new perspective on one of the fastest growing markets in the industry having spent two years in the Middle East.

In his new role at Button Group, Mr. Devitt will be responsible for opening up an office in Dubai, overseeing global business development, new technology offerings and leading the internal acquisition team.

Mr. Devitt said, “I am delighted to be returning to Button Group at such an exciting time in the Company’s development and I am looking forward to working with the Button team in delivering our growth strategy.”

“We are happy to welcome Bill Devitt back to Button. Bill’s extensive experience and contacts in the exhibitions and events industry will be a tremendous asset to our Company. He has worked with numerous blue chip companies in Europe, the United States, Asia and the United Arab Emirates, which will enhance our ability to continue to grow our global business,” stated George O’Leary, CEO of Futuremedia.