Cookerly Announces Priority Payment Systems as New Client

(ATLANTA – August 20, 2009) Cookerly Public Relations is pleased to add Priority Payment Systems, a payment processing company, to its client roster.

As one of the fastest-growing credit card processing companies, Priority recently jumped 26 places in the latest Nilson ranking of bankcard processors. Currently ranked a top 63 merchant acquirer by Nilson, Priority offers a unique portfolio management system which provides its customers with unprecedented access to information.

Priority selected Cookerly to develop a crisis communication plan that would guide the company through a variety of situations which would require extensive and thorough communication to its clients and other affiliates.

“Priority is taking a smart step to protect its business and reputation. In today’s business environment, keeping in front of your clients and providing pertinent information is paramount in providing excellent service,” said Candace McCaffery, senior vice president and director of interactive and social media. “Cookerly’s extensive issues practice makes us the best fit to take on this project.”

About Cookerly Public Relations
Cookerly Public Relations, based in the Buckhead section of Atlanta, is a multi-disciplinary firm with expertise in the development and execution of communications programs including media relations, crisis communications and issue management, investor relations, special events planning and execution, business-to-business marketing/ communications and consumer product marketing. The agency's experienced staff develops communications strategies to strengthen client brand images and accelerate long-term growth.

About Priority Payment Systems
Priority Payment Systems is a fast-growing, national payment processing company based in Alpharetta, Ga. Founded in 2005, the company provides an exclusive MX tool that allows customers access to real-time portfolio information, and recently added its 1,000 user to the system. Maintaining multi-step security processes and PCI DSS compliance, Priority works with independent sales organizations, sales agents, independent contractors, community banks and other lending institutions offering a variety of services including credit card processing, credit/underwriting, fraud prevention, settlement, reconciliation and additional payment options. For more information, visit www.prioritypaymentsystems.com.