CMP Media's VARBusiness Wins Six National, Eight Regional Awards From The American Society Of Business Publication Editors

Makes Top 10 in 'Magazine of the Year' Judging

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jun 26, 2003

VARBusiness magazine has won 14 awards in the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) 25th annual Awards of Excellence program. At a ceremony held at the society's national conference in Washington, D.C., on June 19, CMP Media's biweekly magazine that covers the business of technology integration, received one gold, three silver and two bronze national honors, in the 80,000 or more circulation category. Earlier, it won eight eastern regional awards.

In addition, VARBusiness was lauded with an Honorable Mention, in ASBPE's "Magazine of the Year" judging. It made the top 10 as best magazine overall for circulation over 80,000.

  Gold Awards
   Front Cover-Photo: "The Harsh New Realities," November 18, 2002

  Silver Awards
   Regular Department: Technology Department, May 13 & 27, June 10, 2002
   Front Cover-Buyer's Guide, Special Report, Annual: "The State of the
   Market 2003," December 16, 2002
   Front Cover-Computer Generated: "The State of Technology,"
   November 11, 2002

  Bronze Awards
   Contents Page or Pages: "The State of Technology," November 11, 2003
   Overall Typography: December 2 & 16, 2002

"It is gratifying to be selected for these honors by our fellow business-publication editors and graphic designers," says VARBusiness Editorial Director Robert C. DeMarzo. "We're particularly pleased that Senior Art Director Scott Gormley and his team have been recognized for the outstanding work they do in enhancing with our editorial content with a look that highlights what's important and makes VARBusiness so easy for readers to navigate," he adds.

Regional Awards

Earlier in the month, at the East Coast Region awards program in Boston, VARBusiness was honored with two gold, five silver and one bronze award.

  Gold Awards
   Contents Page or Pages: The State of Technology
   Front Cover-Photo: The Harsh New Realities

  Silver Awards
   Regular Department: Technology Department
   Overall Typography: The Nine Lives of 3Com
   Front Cover-Buyer's Guide, Special Report, Annual: The State of the
   Market 2003
   Front Cover-Computer Generated: The State of Technology
   Front Cover-Computer Generated: Craig Barrett & You

  Bronze Awards
   Front Cover-Computer Generated: Annual Partner Programs Guide 2002

ASBPE's Awards of Excellence recognize print editorial and graphics as well as publication-associated Web sites. The Awards of Excellence program is one of the most competitive there is for business publications.

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

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 for VARBusiness
Magazine

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