Press Releases

September 15, 1998

Fall 1998 Market Research Catalog Now Available

PRG Guide to Communications Industry Publications Released This Week

NORTH ADAMS, MA (September 15, 1998) — PRG, Inc. (Publications Resource Group), the world's largest distributor of market research publications, has announced the release of its 1998 Fall Catalog.

"PRG keeps pace with the dynamic and fast-changing communications and technology markets," says Osmin Alvarez, President & CEO of PRG, Inc. "Due to our efforts, we are able to offer our clientele the most accurate and recent data from our publishers. Despite the widespread use of the Internet, our user feedback makes clear that the catalog is still a necessary reference tool, placing information easily at our customer's fingertips."

Highlights of this recent edition include information on new market research in LMDS buildout strategies, the future of cellular terminals, optical access networks, Internet telephony, broadband to the residence, network topologies for future telecom services, U.S. competitive local markets for 1998, world data networks, the telecom market in Russia and much more. The catalog is also available online at www.prgguide.com.

Executives at Global 2000 companies use the PRG Guide to find directories, newsletters and market reports in the areas of business, fiber optics, Internet & online, multimedia & video technology, networking, telecommunications, electronic commerce, cellular, mobile, wireless, health care, satellite, biotechnology, information technology, pharmaceuticals and much more.

Content for the Winter 1999 catalog will include expanded market research offerings, a Q & A column with input from industry experts and recent samples of data from market research firms. Doug Peterson, Vice President of Sales & Marketing states, "The PRG Guide will be expanded to offer value far beyond that of a traditional catalog; our aim is to add beneficial information that the user will utilize and come to rely on."

Complimentary subscriptions to the PRG Guide are available to qualified individuals. Catalogs are also distributed via direct mail, trade associations and major conferences and trade shows throughout the year. To subscribe, visit the PRG Web site at www.prgguide.com, or call 413-664-6185. For information on advertising opportunities, contact Chad Davine at Chad@prgguide.com.

About PRG, Inc.

Based in North Adams, MA, PRG is the largest online distributor of market research publications worldwide. PRG offers over 2,300 directories, newsletters and market reports from more than 175 leading publishers and consultants including Frost & Sullivan, Jupiter Communications, Ovum, Phillips Publishing, and Pioneer Consulting, among others. PRG offers its customers convenience, excellent service and an objective viewpoint regarding the market research and publications that will best meet their needs.

Press Contact:
Molly Coen, Marketing Communications Manager
Tel: 413-664-6185
E-mail: Molly@prgguide.com