CMP Media Recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for Inclusive Diversity Policies; Scores 100% on Corporate Equity Index Second Consecutive Year

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Sep 20, 2005

For the second consecutive year, CMP Media has been awarded a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index. The annual index measures how major US corporations treat their gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, clients and investors. Scores are based on multiple factors, such as domestic partnership benefits and inclusive nondiscrimination policies for GLBT employees.

"We are proud to be recognized for this outstanding achievement along with industry leaders like IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Avaya and Pfizer," stated Gary Marshall, President and CEO of CMP Media. "Throughout our history, CMP Media has implemented programs to recruit, motivate and develop outstanding people from diverse backgrounds, which are an integral part of our corporate culture."

CMP Media actively supports The Human Rights Campaign Foundation through initiatives that increase awareness, shape perceptions and foster equality. CMP understands the importance of maintaining a work environment where innovation, respect and knowledge sharing are encouraged, stimulating new ideas to better serve its employees, advertisers, audiences and local communities. The company will post the 2005 HRC Foundation Corporate Equality Index 100 percent service mark on its website to highlight its diversity achievements.

About CMP Media

CMP Media (http://www.cmp.com/) is the leading integrated media solutions company providing "broad and deep" access to the entire technology spectrum -- the builders, sellers and buyers of technology worldwide. The company's comprehensive database of technology decision makers enables marketers to reach targeted audiences throughout the purchase process with publications, web offerings, face-to-face events, consulting and other marketing services that deliver actionable results.

About The Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender political organization with members throughout the country. It effectively lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public to ensure that LGBT Americans can be open, honest and safe at home, at work and in the community.

   Contact:  Alix Raine             Steve Fisher
             SVP Communications     VP Communications
             CMP Media              Human Resource Commission
             516-562-7827           202-216-1547 (w)
             araine@cmp.com         202-431-7608 (c)

SOURCE: CMP Media LLC

CONTACT: Alix Raine, SVP Communications, of CMP Media, +1-516-562-7827,
araine@cmp.com; or Steve Fisher, VP Communications, of Human Resource
Commission, w: +1-202-216-1547, c: +1-202-431-7608

Web site: http://www.cmp.com/

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