Network Computing Magazine Wins Jesse H. Neal Business Journalism Award

PRNewswire
MANHASSET, N.Y.
Mar 16, 2001

CMP Media's Network Computing was named top in the "Best Single Article" category in Class C (more than $7 million in advertising revenue) by American Business Media, at the 47th annual Neal Awards held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City this week.

Network Computing was recognized by a distinguished board of judges for their June 26, 2000 cover story, "The Linux Challenge" written by contributing editors, Greg Shipley and Kevin Novak, and edited by features editor, Julie Strasberg. The judging panel selected 23 Neal Award winners out of the 69 Finalists from a record original 1,170 entries.

Often hailed for its preeminence as the "Pulitzer Prize of the business press," the Neal Award is the business publishing industry's salute to individual editors for outstanding editorial excellence. Winning entries were selected for contribution to the field the publication services, as well as for journalistic enterprise, and editorial craftsmanship.

"Every issue of Network Computing is truly a team effort," said Doug Barney, editor-in-chief of Network Computing. "We are a unique publication that provides a platform for our editorial staff to explore and bring to our readers valuable insight, education and information on the latest products, technologies and services in the technology arena. We are grateful that the American Business Media recognized Network Computing for this honor."

Paying tribute to the winning editors, ABM president & CEO Gordon T. Hughes II said, "These journalists and editors deserve high praise indeed. Their expertise, skill and successful track records of informing the industry on issues of importance place them at the forefront of their fields."

Several times in the past, Network Computing has been nominated for a Neal Award. In 1999 the magazine was a finalist in the "Best Single Article" category for a feature entitled, "Networking in the 21st Century". Network Computing received a semi-finalists nomination in the "Best Overall Issue" category for the Nov 15, 1998 issue, and again received the honor when, in 1996, it won for "Best Use of New Media" category for its Web site, Network Computing Online.

The other finalists in the "Best Single Article" category this year were IDG's PCWorld and CIO Magazine.

About Network Computing

Network Computing (http://www.networkcomputing.com/) is published by CMP Media, Manhasset, N.Y. From emerging companies to service providers, Network Computing defines the core issues facing people who manage technology in business - analyzing the critical decision points in purchasing the products, technologies and services that achieve corporate initiatives. Twice a month 220,000 IT professionals turn to Network Computing to get the information they need to make the right purchase decisions. In addition, the publication consistently has the largest average-issue audience among all networking publications, according to Simmons and IntelliQuest.

About CMP Media Inc.

CMP Media Inc. is the leading high-tech media company providing essential information and marketing services to the entire technology spectrum-the builders, sellers and users of technology worldwide. With its portfolio of newspapers, magazines, custom publishing, Internet products, research, consulting and conferences, CMP is uniquely positioned to offer marketers comprehensive, integrated solutions tailored to meet their individual needs. Online editions of the company's print publications, along with products and services created exclusively for the Internet, can be found on CMPnet at http://www.cmpnet.com/.

About American Business Media.

Founded in 1906, American Business Media is the industry association for global information providers that produce magazines, newsletters, CD-ROMs, Web sites, trade show and other media, reaching an audience of more than 47 million professionals, and generating over $16 billion in advertising revenues in 2000.

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