Press Releases

September 8, 1998

Sales Explode for Online Market Research Catalog

NORTH ADAMS, MA (September 8, 1998) — PRG, Inc. (Publications Resource Group) announced today that its online sales of market research publications at PRGGuide.com have increased by 81% for the six month period ending August 31, 1998.

Incredible growth in the communications and technology industries is partly credited for this demand for data. "Communications and technology increasingly play a fundamental role in all industries these days," says Osmin F. Alvarez, President and CEO of PRG. "When making a decision about an investment, a product launch or moving into a new market, it's crucial to have the most accurate information and forecasts available."

PRGGuide.com brings together more than 2,200 market research publications from more than 175 publishers and research firms in an online catalog, providing a one-stop resource for professional information seekers worldwide. Clients can order online 24 hours a day or place their orders by fax or telephone.

The online catalog has many convenient and time-saving features including:

• Personal PRG, which presents the user with information tailored to their interests and needs
• An advanced search engine
• Browse by topic capabilities
• Online ordering
• An information request system
• PRG Guide FAQs

PRG's strong efforts to make service and support a priority have paid off in customer satisfaction and loyalty. "I use PRG as my primary source for market research. They have the widest selection of market reports and provide excellent support and service," states Mark Mills, Division Strategic Marketing Manager, Advanced Micro Devices.

More than 150 new titles have been added to PRGGuide.com in the last 30 days alone. PRGGuide.com offers directories, newsletters and market reports in the following areas; wireless communications, fiber optics, satellite technology, Internet/intranets, electronic commerce, networking, telecommunications, information technology, multimedia and video technology, health care, biotechnology, and much more. PRG can also help clients find the right consultancy to provide customized research for their needs.

About PRG

Based in North Adams, MA, PRG, Inc. offers its customers convenience, excellent service and an objective viewpoint regarding the market research and publications that will best meet their needs. PRG represents well known publishers and leading consulting firms including Frost & Sullivan, IDC Research, Jupiter Communications, KMI Corp., Ovum, Phillips Publishing, Pioneer Consulting, and Simba, among others.

PRG's clients are Fortune 100 Companies including Alcatel, Bell Atlantic, Bellcore, France Telecom, GTE, IBM, Lucent Technologies, Nortel, MCI, Motorola, Siemens, Samsung, and NTT.

For Further Information:

Visit the PRG Web site at www.prgguide.com. To request a print catalog to be sent to you by mail, call 413-664-6185 or fax your request to 413-664-9343. PRG Inc.'s headquarters is located at 121 Union Street, Suite 4, North Adams, MA 01247.

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