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For all media inquiries please contact: Mr. Christopher Kuhnen, Vice president of Marketing, The Outlook Group, Inc., 121 East Second Street, Franklin, Ohio 45005. Call 800-331-6270.

Academy of Advance Funeral Planning Announces 2008 Training Schedule

Franklin, OH. The nationally acclaimed Academy of Advance Funeral Planning, located at The Outlook Group, Inc., Franklin, Ohio announced their 2008 training courses, dates and training locations. Since 1985, the Academy has been offering world class training, educational and funeral service solutions to the death care profession.

The academy offers a variety of courses tailored to meet the unique educational needs of today’s contemporary funeral director. Courses are generally held at the high-tech Academy training center in Franklin, Ohio. This controlled setting minimizes distractions and maximizes the total learning experience. Instructors are all experienced funeral, sales and marketing professionals and coaches who have a successful track record working with business professionals and consumers. Courses are interactive, hands on, and feature individualized break-out sessions. Advanced level courses provide skill building opportunities that will enhance professional practice and increase productivity. All courses are taught at The Academy of Advance Funeral Planning Training Center in Franklin, Ohio unless otherwise noted.

According to Ms. Candace Franco, Coordinator, Academy of Advance Funeral Planning located at The Outlook Group, Inc., “The reality of our first year, offering our training courses to the funeral service profession at large, far exceeded our expectations and we are eager to get started on 2008.” She went on to add, “Two things make all our training courses stand out. First, there are “NO Strings Attached.” We provide education for education sake - just to help people get better at what they do. Our training isn’t a prelude to “selling” anything. Second, all our courses are rejuvenated for today’s modern consumer. Most of the course content that other educational providers teach, regarding funeral service enhancement education, is based on training and education models designed 20 or more years ago. Maybe that was fine then … but today we are serving a new and significantly more savvy generation … it’s time to adjust and provide training based on the distinctive wants and needs of today’s Silent and Baby Boomer generations. Our training processes focus on good questioning and listening skills … it’s training with integrity and ethics for the benefit of the consumer, the community at large and the funeral home.”

For more information, including dates and fees, about any of the 2008 Academy of Advance Funeral Planning training courses and/or to register, please contact Ms. Temeika Love at (800) 331-6270 or register online at www.theoutlookgroup.com. When calling ask about our special Academy to YOU programs. The nationally acclaimed Academy of Advance Funeral Planning, located at The Outlook Group, Inc., offers helpful funeral service solutions for an ever-changing profession.

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Outlook Group Names Two Vice Presidents

Franklin, OH. December 21, 2007 The Outlook Group, Inc. today announced the appointment of Mr. John T. Feher as Vice President of Sales and Mr. Christopher Kuhnen as Vice President of Marketing.

In his role, Feher will have responsibility for the leadership and continuing development of the company’s developmental coaches as well as oversight of all company strategic sales efforts.

According to Outlook Founder, CEO and President, Mr. Charles W. Anderson, "With John's brisk leadership we will continue to grow and expand our sales efforts, while at the same time honing our continued focus on exceeding our customers’ expectations."

Before moving into his new role with the company, John was director of expansion and special projects where he formulated and led an unprecedented partnership between the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and The Outlook Group, Inc. He is an Ohio licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Life Insurance agent. John attended Cleveland State University and received a B.A. Degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. John and his family reside in Hinckley, Ohio.

Mr. Christopher Kuhnen, CPC, of Edgewood, Kentucky takes the reins as Vice President of Marketing. He is a graduate of Kent State University, Kentucky licensed Funeral Director and Life Insurance Agent, Kentucky Colonel and a Certified Marketing Specialist as bestowed by the National Marketing Academy. In his new role, Chris is directly responsible for the leadership and continuing development of the company’s marketing, public and media relations strategies. Previous to his new appointment, Kuhnen was director of marketing where he personally developed and conducted a myriad of marketing, advance funeral planning lead generation and pre-need management continuing education seminars. Chris has authored countless articles in major funeral industry publications including the Director Magazine, ICCFA Magazine and Y.B. News.

The Outlook Group, Inc. is a Solutions Based Company. Since 1985, they have provided unique, world-class funeral service solutions to meet the needs of today’s modern funeral home. For more information about the company or any of their services, contact Mr. Charles W. Anderson at (800) 331-6270 or visit them on-line at www.theoutlookgroup.com.

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