CMP Media's EE Times Announces Exclusive Research in IC and PCB Markets; Partners with SG Cowen

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jun 2, 2003

CMP Media's EE Times, the premier electronics industry news source for engineers and technical managers, announces top-line results of a proprietary research study focused on the usage of electronic design automation (EDA) tools by engineers and technical managers in the Integrated Circuit and Printed Circuit Board market.

This annual research, presented today at the Design Automation Conference in Anaheim, CA, was conducted in May 2003 and produced for the first time in collaboration with SG Cowen, a renowned, full-service U.S. securities and investment banking firm.

"This study, in its sixth year of existence, has become the industry benchmark, and one of the most anticipated events of the year for the vendor community," said Paul Miller, VP/CMP Electronics Group and EE Times publisher. "Working with SG Cowen has expanded our knowledge base and sphere of influence."

The study reveals design, tool usage and spending trends, plus the top challenges facing today's electronics professionals. Brand awareness, familiarity and purchase consideration and of the leading vendors are also analyzed. This information is available free of charge to current advertisers of EE Times.

To purchase a hard copy of the study for $5,000, contact Steve Paul, EE Times Director of Marketing, at 781-839-1326 or spaul@cmp.com

About EE Times

EE Times (www.eet.com) is the premier technology and business newsweekly serving the information needs of 158,433* U.S. engineers and technical managers. Together with EE Times Asia and China editions, EE Times print editions reach more than 200,000** electronics professionals worldwide.

EE Times' Network includes local language online editions EETAsia.com, EETChina.com, EETKorea.com, EETTaiwan.com, EETUK.com, EETimes.de and EETimes.fr. The EE Times Network also has specialized online web sites such as CommsDesign.com, EEdesign.com, Embedded.com, Planet Analog, Semiconductor Business News and The Work Circuit, averaging more than six million page views and reaching more than one million unique visitors each month.** CMP Media LLC, headquartered in Manhasset, NY, publishes EE Times and the EE Times Network.

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, and research, direct marketing services, education and training, trade shows and conferences, and custom publishing.

   *  Source: December 2002 BPA statement
   ** Source: Publisher's own data

   For more information contact:
   Steve Paul
   Marketing Director, EE Times Network
   781-839-1326
   spaul@cmp.com

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Steve Paul, Marketing Director, EE Times Network,
+1-781-839-1326, spaul@cmp.com

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