CMP Media's VARBusiness Wins Nine Apex Awards For Editorial Excellence

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jul 14, 2003

VARBusiness magazine has won nine Awards of Excellence in the APEX 2003 Awards program which honors work by professional communicators. CMP Media's biweekly magazine that covers the business of technology integration was lauded for its print and online writing and design in the 15th annual competition, sponsored by Communications Concepts.

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   VARBusiness magazine's winning entries are:

   Magazine & Journal Writing
        "VARBusiness Annual Report Card"
        Robert C. DeMarzo and Jennifer D'Alessandro

   Feature Writing
        "Why VARs Fail"
        T.C. Doyle

   Magazine & Journal Layout & Design
        "The Nine Lives of 3Com"
        Scott Gormley, Sek Leung and Adeline Cannone

   Newsletters -- Online & Electronic
        "VARBusiness Government Insider"
        Jennifer D'Alessandro and Joe Caponi

   Home Pages
        Varbusiness.com
        Jennifer D'Alessandro, Gayle Kesten and Joe Caponi

   Illustration & Typography
        "The Perfect Pitch"
        Scott Gormley, Sek Leung, Adeline Cannone

   Covers
        "Craig Barrett & You"
        David Bautista, Sek Leung, Adeline Cannone

   Spreads
        "Making Money Filtering E-mail"
        Scott Gormley, Sek Leung and Adeline Cannone

   Photographs
        "Flash Point"
        Scott Gormley, Sek Leung and Adeline Cannone

"These awards are particularly gratifying because they acknowledge the talented people who contribute so much to every aspect of our editorial product, both in print and online," says VARBusiness Editorial Director Robert C. DeMarzo.

Communications Concepts, the competition's sponsor, publishes Writing that Works: The Business Communications Report and a Web site for business writers and communicators. The APEX 2003 awards program drew nearly 5,000 entries in 105 individual categories.

About VARBusiness Magazine

For the past 16 years, VARBusiness' strategic resources have been the gateway to the Solution Provider community. VARBusiness provides strategic insight for technology integrators through industry-defining research, in-depth editorial, channel events and innovative Web services, enabling these IT professionals to make educated decisions for their businesses, partnerships and customers. VARBusiness has been the recipient of numerous industry awards for both editorial content and design. Additional information about VARBusiness products, events and services, is available at its Web site, www.varbusiness.com.

About CMP Media

CMP Media LLC (www.cmp.com) is a leading integrated 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, and custom publishing.

   Contact: Gordon Plutsky
            VARBusiness Magazine
            (516) 562-7766

            Jason Chupick
            Plesser Associates
            (212) 420-8383 x208
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SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Gordon Plutsky of VARBusiness Magazine, +1-516-562-7766; or
Jason Chupick of Plesser Associates, +1-212-420-8383, ext. 208

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http://www.varbusiness.com/

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