CMP Media's TechWeb Promotes Fredric Paul to Editor-in-ChiefInstrumental In The Development of Contextual ResourcesPRNewswire-FirstCall CMP Media's TechWeb, the network for Business Technology professionals with purchasing power, (http://www.techweb.com/), today announced Fredric Paul has been promoted to editor-in-chief of TechWeb. Mr. Paul has more than 20 years of experience developing print and online content that helps individuals and enterprises understand and use technology. Mr. Paul, who joined TechWeb in July 2001 as Executive Editor, is responsible for TechWeb's content and day-to-day operations. Since arriving at TechWeb, Mr. Paul has been deeply involved in the growth of contextual resources from the entire TechWeb network of sites. Last June, CMP Media re-launched TechWeb as an intelligent browser, packaging content from other CMP properties into contextually relevant resources designed to help business technology professionals locate the information that will help them make better business technology decisions. For example, the "Today on TechWeb" featured story section, conceived by Mr. Paul, provides TechWeb visitors with a daily dose of all the important and relevant information they need about specific hot topics. "We are thrilled and excited at the enhancements Fred has made to TechWeb over the past several months. His online experience coupled with his knowledge of business technology makes him an ideal fit for TechWeb," said Mike Azzara, Director, Content Development, Business Technology Group, CMP Media LLC. Mr. Paul's online experience began in 1995 as executive editor of the CNET's flagship CNET.com site and continued as founding editor of CNET Builder.com. After CNET, he spent almost two years as vice president of Content/Programming for AllBusiness.com, which was acquired by NBC Internet Inc. Since leaving AllBusiness.com, Mr. Paul has worked with a variety of high-profile companies, including PC World magazine and MIT Sloan Management Review. From 1996 to 1998, Mr. Paul and his CNET staff collected three successive Computer Press Awards for Best Online How-To. Prior to CNET.com, Mr. Paul was editor in chief of IDG's Electronic Entertainment magazine, which chronicled the rise of the CD-ROM and computer-game industries. Mr. Paul's print career includes senior positions at a long list of business technology magazines, including PC World Lotus Edition, PC/Computing, and High Technology Business. About CMP's TechWeb CMP Media's TechWeb (http://www.techweb.com/) is the network for Business Technology professionals with purchasing power. With up-to-the-minute IT-related news and information, TechWeb continues assisting business technology professionals make timely, well-informed buying decisions. CMP's news and information is created and managed by a team of experienced and talented journalists that know the IT industry inside and out. TechWeb debuted in 1994 as the first online news source for IT news and information on the Web. About CMP Media LLC CMP Media LLC (http://www.cmp.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. CONTACT: Michael Grover
CMP Media's TechWeb
781.839.1213
mgrover@cmp.com
SOURCE: CMP Media LLC Contact: Michael Grover of CMP Media's TechWeb, +1-781-839-1213, |