CMP Media Names Robert Faletra President of Technology Solutions GroupPRNewswire CMP Media Inc. (http://www.cmpnet.com/), a leading provider of high-tech news and information, announced today that Robert Faletra has been named President of the Technology Solutions Group (TSG). In his new role, Faletra will be responsible for sales, marketing, editorial and business development initiatives for the TSG, which provides news and analysis for solution providers, integrators and e-businesses driving the new economy. CRN, varBusiness, ChannelWeb, Reality Research and the XChange Conference Group are the TSG's industry leading products. Mr. Faletra will be replacing Pam Watkins who is taking a leave of absence. John Russell, CMP Media's Chief Operating Officer said, "While the Group's market has undergone profound and dramatic changes, Bob has been ahead of the trends and has identified key changes in the marketplace such as the huge role of technology outsourcing. With Bob at the helm, TSG will be in visionary hands as it faces the challenges ahead in 2001. We are very excited about Bob's new role." In his more than 10 years with CMP, Bob Faletra has overseen CRN and varBusiness editorial products. Leveraging CMP's strength of providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide, the TSG is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of today's changing market. "While the Internet has changed the composition of the old channel, it has broadened the role of the service provider," said Mr. Faletra. "I look forward to working with the Technology Solutions Group whose product line and market share are second to none in its space." A professional journalist and editor with over 20 years of experience, Bob Faletra joined CMP in 1989 as a senior writer at Computer Reseller News. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Content Officer of CMP's Internet Group. An award-winning writer, Mr. Faletra has been selected by Marketing Computers as one of the 25 most influential journalists for five consecutive years. 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: Alexandra Raine of CMP Media Inc., 516-562-7846 Website: http://www.cmpnet.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/181993.html or fax, |