CMP Media's CRN to Debut New Cover on June 16, 2003

CRN Continues to Invest in Brand, Editorial, and Ease of Use for Readers

PRNewswire-FirstCall
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Jun 11, 2003

CMP Media's CRN, providing vital information for VARs and business technology integrators, announced that it will reveal a new cover with its June 16, 2003 issue. As the number one integrated source for business and technology integrators, delivering news, business analysis, trends and research, CRN continues to invest in its brand, editorial platforms, and context for its audience.

"The newly designed cover provides a window into the rich content CRN has been delivering to the VAR and technology integrator communities for more than 20 years. The new design makes it easier for readers to understand the top news of the week as well as the feature rich content in each issue," said Michael Vizard, editor in chief, CRN.

Each week CRN continues to provide a complete view of the Solution Provider marketplace through:

  *     News & Business Analysis:  The week's top stories as well as deep
        background and crisp analysis Solutions Providers need to understand
        the implications for their businesses.
  *     Technology & Products:  The latest trends, the hottest components,
        and the partnership programs that support them.
  *     Market Research:  The market trends shaping the Solution Provider
        channel from product demand to customer satisfaction to recruiting.
  *     Financial Trends:  A continuing look at what business models are
        succeeding plus the macroeconomic trends shaping demand for IT.

"As one of the leading business and technology books in the marketplace it is important for us to stay fresh and dynamic for our readers. As we continue to invest in CRN and our editorial outlets and context, we continue to be the leading advocate to VARs as well as the business and technology integrator marketplace," added Lisa MacKenzie, publisher, CRN.

For additional information on CRN, go to www.crn.com. For information on advertising opportunities with CRN, please visit CRN's online media kit at www.crn.com/mediakit.

About CRN

CRN is the nation's leading trade newsweekly that provides timely industry news and analysis for solution providers, integrators and e-businesses building technology solutions. It is the most trusted source of news for 117,500 channel professionals. A media leader in the high-tech industry, CRN provides the most comprehensive suite of online resources: http://www.crn.com/, the site where industry news breaks first; CRN Direct, a daily newsletter that brings personalized news to solution providers' desktops; and CRN Broadcast News, a daily news broadcast covering the solution provider channel and the industry.

About CMP Media LLC

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.

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   Kate Spellman
   CRN
   516.562.7383
   kspellman@cmp.com

Web site: http://www.crn.com
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SOURCE: CMP Media LLC; CRN

CONTACT: Kate Spellman of CRN, +1-516-562-7383, kspellman@cmp.com

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