CMP Media's Jeff Patterson Appointed Executive Vice President Corporate Sales And Marketing; Paul Miller Named Group Publisher, Electronics

CMP Media, the leading integrated media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide, today announced the promotion of Jeff Patterson to Executive Vice President Corporate Sales and Marketing, a new position at the company. Patterson, who has more than twenty years as a publishing and marketing executive in the technology business-to-business marketplace, will be responsible for CMP's corporate sales and marketing programs here and abroad. Paul Miller was named Group Publisher, Electronics, a position formerly held by Mr. Patterson.

"Working closely with sales and marketing teams, Jeff will focus on harnessing our comprehensive brand portfolio to facilitate access and help our customers grow their businesses. Jeff's extensive experience will help us more effectively address our customers' global information and marketing requirements," said Steve Weitzner, CMP Media's Chief Operating Officer.

Patterson has held several positions since joining CMP Media in 1997. Most recently, he was President, Electronics Group that celebrated the 30th anniversary of EE Times, launched EETimes Network (www.eetnetwork.com), completed a conference agreement with Messe Muenchen and other significant business initiatives this year. Prior to CMP Media, Jeff held senior positions at leading publishing, manufacturing and market research firms such as Beacon Technology Partners and Reed Business Information, formerly Cahners. Jeff holds a B.A. from the University of California/Berkeley.

Jeff Patterson said, "I am very enthusiastic about broadening market awareness of CMP's product quality and extensive reach among decision makers up and down the high-tech value chain -- unrivaled by other companies."

Paul Miller joined CMP Media in 1991 as European Sales Manager for Electronic World News and became Regional Sales Manager for EE Times. After several sales managerial positions, Miller became Managing Director of the online network and most recently, publisher and VP/managing director of CMP's Electronics Group.

CMP Media (http://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:  Alexandra Raine
             CMP Media
             VP Communications
             516-562-7827
             araine@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

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