Press Releases

October 18, 1999

PRG, Inc. Names Trade Show News Network (TSNN.com) Its Provider of Trade Show, Conference, and Exhibitor Service Information

Leading Portal of Market Intelligence Offers Customers Direct Link to Timely Trade Show Event Information

NORTH ADAMS, MA (October 18, 1999) — Publications Resource Group, Inc. (http://www.prgguide.com), a leading Web-based portal of market intelligence research reports, newsletters and directories, today announced the Trade Show News Network (http://www.TSNN.com), as its primary provider of Trade Show, Conference, and Exhibitor Service Information.

Under the terms of the agreement, PRG's knowledgeable and sophisticated market intelligence audience can access TSNN's powerful online events directory, directly from a highly recognizable link on the PRGGuide.com Web site. From this portal, PRG customers can search for information related to the industry of interest, geographic preference, date and show name. They have access to exhibitor and supplier service information, which helps simplify their event participation. In addition to linking directly back to the TSNN site, PRG also provides an inventory of Featured Trade Shows.

"The portion of PRG's customer base that is made up of decision makers and purchasing agents is precisely the core market that needs timely marketing intelligence knowledge. They are constantly looking for the newest venues to find information, products, and services within their respected industries. Whether they are interested in attending, exhibiting or evaluating specific industry events, PRG customers have an ongoing need for easy access to timely event information," said Brian C. Gravel, Business Development Manager for PRG, Inc. "This alliance compliments the PRGGuide.com assembly of valuable research reports, newsletter and directories and allows us to provide our site visitors with alternative information sources."

"TSNN.COM is excited to partner with PRGGuide.com, offering our visitors access to a unique audience of business leaders responsible for overseeing marketing intelligence in their organizations. Presenting visitors with the ability to purchase PRG research reports in our vertical industry pages will enhance our site and provide a valuable resource to TSNN.COM's users," said David Larkin, President of TSNN.

TSNN gives users the ability to instantly locate and compare detailed information about thousands of tradeshows, exhibitors and industry suppliers, arming them with the information they need to make decisions.

About PRG, Inc.

Based in North Adams, Mass., PRG offers over 4,000 market research reports, newsletters and directories from more than 200 leading publishers and consultants that include Business Communications Co., Frost & Sullivan, Theta Reports, Reuters, Allied Business Intelligence, and Euromonitor among others. PRG offers its customers convenience, excellent service and an objective viewpoint that facilitates informed buying decision. For further information, please visit PRG's Web site and catalog at http://www.prgguide.com.

About TSNN, Inc.

Based in New York, NY, the Trade Show News Network (www.TSNN.com), the most widely used business-to-business Web site for the global trade show industry, is continuing to launch new features and acquire new alliances. TSNN takes full advantage of the Internet to create links between customers, suppliers and a vast audience of attendees in over 100 industries. TSNN works with a variety of media partners to supply specific show information for a variety of industries. Among the literally hundreds of other media partners TSNN works with are American Express, BPI Communications, Ziff Davis, and Vulcan Publications.

CONTACTS:

Publications Resource Group, Inc.

Brian Gravel, Business Development Manager

413-664-6185

brian@prgguide.com

Trade Show News Network, Inc.

Nancy DePiano, Marketing Manager

212-924-9300 x123

nancy@tsnn.com