CRN Scores Top Design AwardsCRN Wins National Recognition from American Society of Business Press EditorsPRNewswire CRN, the most trusted source of news and analysis for solution providers, integrators and e-businesses driving the new economy, announced today that it has received top honors in three prestigious design categories for Graphic Excellence from the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE). The ASBPE 22nd Annual Awards Competition recognized CRN both regionally and nationally for the following issues: Gold Front Cover: Non-Photo Over 80,000 Circulation "Third Annual CRN Hall of Fame" November 14, 1999 David Nicastro, Art Director Gold Front Cover: Tabloid Over 80,000 Circulation "Out With the Old, In With the New" December 20, 1999 David Nicastro, Art Director Bronze Front Cover: Buyer's Guide, Special Report, Annual Over 80,000 Circulation "Windows 2000 Files" October 18, 1999 Giulia Pobjelky, Assoc. Art Director For 18 years -- longer than any other IT-focused publication -- CRN has been exclusively dedicated to providing timely information and analysis specifically for solution providers. It is the staple of the industry, delivering breaking news, analysis and trends to its audience each week. "Winning these awards is indicative of CRN's dedication to both content and design," said Gene Fedele, CRN Creative Director. "We are thrilled about this year's awards, and look forward to next year when our new design we unveiled in June will be under consideration. There has been an overwhelmingly positive response to our new cutting-edge design by our readers and we are excited to be reviewed by the ASBPE for 2000." The ASBPE annual awards, established 22 years ago, recognizes outstanding editorial, design and Web development by editors and artists working on business publications. The competition is open to any qualifying trade, professional, business or association publication. The award-winning publication underwent a complete redesign unveiled in June, which was directed by award-winning designer Peter Yates, the influential magazine designer best known for ESPN, the Magazine. The redesign directly reflects the transformation that solution providers and integrators are currently undergoing to update their businesses and image-from selling product to offering comprehensive e-business solutions. About CRN CRN is the nation's number one trade newsweekly that provides timely industry news and analysis for solution providers, integrators and e-businesses driving the new economy. It is the most trusted source of news for 117,501 channel professionals. A media leader in the high-tech industry, CRN provides the most comprehensive suite of online resources: http://www.crn.com/, the site where industry news breaks first; CRN Direct, a daily newsletter that brings personalized news to solution providers' desktops; and CRN News Radio, a daily news broadcast covering the solution provider channel and the industry. About CMP Media, Inc. CMP Media, Inc. (http://www.cmpnet.com/) is a leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. Capitalizing on its editorial strength, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated media solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Its diverse products and services include newspapers, magazines, Internet products, research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, custom publishing, testing and consulting. SOURCE: CMP Media, Inc. Contact: Arthur Germain of Neale-May & Partners, 212-213-5400, ext. 205, |