CMP Technology's EE Times, CRN and InformationWeek Named to BtoB Magazine's Media Power 50

CMP's Flagship Titles are the Market Leaders

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
May 14, 2007

MANHASSET, N.Y., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology, a targeted media and marketing solutions company serving the builders, sellers and buyers of technology worldwide, today announced that its industry-leading titles - EE Times, CRN and InformationWeek - have been recognized by Crain Communication Inc.'s BtoB Magazine in the 8th Annual Media Power 50. As the global leader in technology events, online properties and controlled circulation magazines, CMP's trusted brands meet the information needs of more than 18 million technology and business decision makers. CMP connects technology sellers and buyers through customized integrated media and direct marketing solutions that yield a superior return on investment.

"We are honored to have our industry leading brands recognized in the Media Power 50 list again this year," said Steve Weitzner, president and CEO of CMP Technology. "Inclusion on this prestigious list highlights the dedication of our editorial, sales and marketing groups who continuously strive to help our customers grow their businesses. It also validates our global brand strategy which extends beyond print to events and online platforms."

  CMP's award winning portfolio includes:

  -- EE Times (http://www.eetimes.com/) is the premier technology and business media
     brand serving the information needs of the creators of technology
     worldwide. Since its inception in 1972, EE Times has evolved along with
     the industry, bringing innovative, in-depth news, analysis and product
     information that meet the changing the needs of the creators of
     technology through its print media, online properties and in-person
     events. Each week EE Times reaches approximately 150,000 qualified
     electronics industry professionals and each month over 890,000 copies
     are delivered in five languages in more than 23 countries.

  -- CRN (http://www.channelweb.com/) provides solution providers and technology
     integrators with the crucial information and analysis needed to drive
     their company's sales. As an advocate and voice of the IT channel,
     solution providers turn to CRN first for information, the most trusted
     source for channel professionals. Celebrating its 25th year, CRN
     continues to focus on innovation delivering the right context to the
     right audience at the right time through print media, interactive
     online media and face-to-face events.

  -- InformationWeek (http://www.informationweek.com/) is the largest, most
     influential community of IT buyers and providers, focusing on driving
     and setting the agenda for business innovation powered by technology.
     Every week, InformationWeek touches more than 1 million business
     technology executives worldwide through its magazine editions, online
     sites, research platforms and peer-to-peer events.

The BtoB Media Power 50 showcases the industry's outstanding media opportunities available to B-to-B marketers to communicate to prospects and customers. The annual ranking of advertising venues covers newspapers, general business magazines, trades, IT magazines, Internet, broadcast/cable and out- of-home. The listing looks at the top advertising venues as ranked by media buyers, industry analysts and BtoB editors and reporters. Data such as advertising revenue and audience were evaluated, and all participants were polled for their opinions on the most powerful and targeted B-to-B advertising venues.

About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

  Contact:
  Alix Raine
  SVP Communications
  CMP Technology
  516.562.7827
  araine@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Technology

CONTACT: Alix Raine, SVP Communications of CMP Technology,
+1-516-562-7827, araine@cmp.com

Web site: http://www.cmp.com/
http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/
http://www.eetimes.com/
http://www.channelweb.com/
http://www.informationweek.com/

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