QUESTEX LAUNCHES 23 NEW MEDIA TITLES
NEWTON, MA — April 28, 2006 — Questex Media Group, Inc. announced today that it has recently launched a number of new titles, resulting in 15 online and four print media products and six events within the markets it serves.
“Bringing new innovative, content-rich offerings to market that fulfill our customers’ needs is a mission-critical priority for us at Questex. When we started the company last May, one of our first initiatives was to implement a formal “voice of the customer” process. As a result, in the past few months, we’ve unveiled a number of new media products across a variety of platforms for the diverse vertical markets we serve,” said CEO Kerry Gumas. “We’ve also started publishing Questex Integrated Media Reports, which in conjunction with other proprietary research, guide us in this process, because they clearly demonstrate our clients’ increased use of multiple integrated media platforms to deliver their message.”
Questex’s newest initiatives, organized by vertical market, include:
TECHNOLOGY
Innovate Forum — An online information resource, www.innovateforum.com, created to help engineering-driven manufacturing companies increase revenue and profit by developing superior products through the use of innovative technologies and processes. Innovate Forum has an executive-level reader community spanning corporate, IT, operational, manufacturing and engineering management at engineering-driven manufacturing companies.
TelecomsEurope — A print and electronic resource providing key decision makers across all sectors of the European telecommunications industry with authoritative and independent telecom news, context and analysis. The print publication debuted in February and the online resource community, which includes access to the TelecomsEurope Daily News Services, is located at www.telecomseurope.net. TelecomsEurope is written for corporate and technical senior managers within Europe’s carriers, service providers, large corporate and government end-users, as well as systems integrators and VARs.
Enterprise Networks Asia —A magazine and Web portal, www.enterpriseinnovation.net, that aims to capture the latest trends in business processes, information technology and industry developments, with Asian-based case studies and real world solutions to help enterprises manage the alignment of IT with business strategy. The Web portal is also available in Chinese at www.enterpriseinnovation.net/cn.
Enterprise Content Management West — ECM West Conference & Expo brings into focus the underlying challenges of ECM -- getting accurate information to the right people in a timely manner, and preserving that information in such a way that it is both accessible and secure. The event will offer a new forum for corporate executives, IT professionals, consultants and system integrators to find solutions to their most pressing ECM management challenges. Designed as an extension of the world’s leading content and information management event, AIIM Conference & Expo, ECM West will be held November 7-9, 2006 at the San Jose Convention Center. Visit www.ecmwest.com for more information.
Workforce Performance 2006 — Workforce Performance, from the producers of TechLearn, focuses on performance strategies and solutions that improve business execution and maximize organizational performance. It is designed for senior corporate management, HR learning and training professionals and organizational development executives who are looking to maximize workforce efficiency, productivity and profitability. Workforce Performance will take place September 10-13 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Visit www.workforce-performance.com starting April 28. for more information.
Workforce Performance Newsline (Launching April 28) — An online resource designed for corporate executives and learning, training and human resources professionals and suppliers of relevant technology, software and services. A site blog, links to industry blogs and the TechLearn INSIDER column complement the news, new product announcements and weekly polls. Visit www.workforce-performancenewsline.com.
ICCM Newsline — From the producers of ICCM Conference & Expo, ICCM Newsline is an online resource that reaches contact center and customer service professionals and suppliers of relevant technology, software and services. The site offers broad appeal, presenting timely and useful subject matter, determined in part by user polls and traffic pattern analysis. A site blog, links to industry blogs and the ICCM INSIDER column complement the news, new product announcements and weekly polls. Visit www.iccmnewsline.com.
On Demand Newsline — An online resource positioned as a key information destination for commercial printers, in-plant corporate printers and suppliers of relevant equipment, software and services. The site, developed by the producers of the ON DEMAND Conference & Expo, offers timely and useful subject matter determined for those involved in the digital printing industry. A site blog, links to industry blogs and the ON DEMAND INSIDER column complement the news, new product announcements and weekly polls. Visit www.ondemandnewsline.com.
GPSWorld.com—GPS World, the premier global media brand dedicated to GPS and GNSS technologies, has re-launched its website as part of a major growth initiative aimed at providing enhanced information services to its audience and expanding its reach beyond its current audience of 179,000, spanning print, online and e-mail newsletters. The new GPSWorld.com incorporates industry-specific websites, giving readers greater access to focused news and analysis about the Global Positioning System, Galileo and other positioning- and navigation-related technologies.
Sensorsmag.com — Sensors, the premier publication dedicated to sensors and sensor-related technologies, has re-launched its web presence as part of a major growth initiative aimed at providing enhanced information services to high-tech professionals and expanding reach beyond its current audience of 195,000, spanning print, online and e-mail newsletters. Sensorsmag.com, currently attracting 70,000 unique visitors each month, now features industry-specific and application websites, giving readers greater access to targeted news, analysis, and technical information surrounding sensors, supporting technologies and their applications.
TRAVEL
Home-Based Travel Agent Expo & Conference —The home-based travel agent universe stands at a formidable 20,000 and is predicted to grow dramatically in the coming years. These important agents are a crucial component in the travel supplier marketing mix. This December in Las Vegas, the largest, most significant audience of home-based travel agents ever will assemble for the Home-Based Travel Agent Expo. Approximately 2500 qualified buyers critical to the travel distribution chain will be present to do business with travel suppliers and to benefit from a top-notch educational program prepared specifically for their unique needs.
Home-Based Travel Agent magazine — A unique publication targeted to the specific needs of Home-Based Travel Agents. Covering the issues of travel and of running a home-based business, Home-Based Travel Agent Magazine is edited for both the agent and the traveler in a unique "For Me", "For My Client" format. Every issue of Home-Based Travel Agent Magazine brings the home-based agent powerful information they can use to increase their business, boost their sales and profit and become more successful from their home offices. Circulation: 18,000.
Incentive Travel Exchange — A unique appointment-based event that matches pre-qualified, fully-hosted incentive buyers from the U.S. market with top incentive travel suppliers. The buyers selected will be responsible for site selection and be qualified by an extensive application process, complete with interview. All buyers will be required to provide booking histories and strategies for future incentive events. The Incentive Travel Exchange will be held June 26-28, 2006 at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Visit www.incentivetravelexchange.com for more information.
Mexican Luxury Travel Expo — An event to be produced in conjunction with the Mexico Tourism Board and the Riviera Maya Tourism Promotion Board. Mexico Luxury Travel Expo will be held in Riviera Maya at the Aventura Spa Palace Hotel on June 22-24, 2006. The event will provide an educational program for high-end US-based travel agents, as well as a trade show comprised of Mexican luxury travel suppliers, including: hotels, resorts, spa, golf, haciendas, regions and transportation companies. Over 300 U.S. travel agents with upscale clientele will attend the event.
Luxury Travel University — This unique site lets luxury agents learn about resorts and destinations at their convenience, with home-study courses designed by the staff of Luxury Travel magazine. Luxury Travel University already has an esteemed client list including Wynn Las Vegas, Visit London, Pousadas de Portugal and Langham Hotels.
HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Home Media Retailing, the leading weekly home entertainment trade publication (www.homemediaretailing.com) introduced three exciting new digital products:
Home Media Retailing Digital Edition—The print magazine is now available online, providing early delivery.
Home Media Retailing Daily Edition—An e-newsletter that delivers the latest home entertainment news to subscribers’ inboxes each morning.
Home Media Consumer Web Sites — Home Media Retailing produces custom consumer Web sites, the most recent of which is www.irishjamdvd.com. The new site follows in the footsteps of its other award-winning custom consumer Web site development projects including www.kingkong-dvd.com and www.thewizardofoz.com.
INDUSTRIAL & SPECIALTY
Turfgrass Trends Live!! — Golfdommagazine holds its first Turfgrass Trends Live!! event for golf course superintendents on October 16-17, 2006 at Farmlinks, the world’s first research and demonstration golf course, located in Sylacauga, Alabama. This two-day event includes sessions from some of the industry's foremost golf course superintendents and agronomists. Bill Kubly, CEO of Landscapes Unlimited, the largest golf course building in the United States, will be the Keynote Speaker.
“Landscape Design/Build Solutions” E-newsletter — Landscape Management and Landscape Design/Build magazines, introduced a new monthly e-newsletter in March for professional landscape designers, contractors and landscape architects. Each issue focuses on the practical business, design and construction solutions these Green Industry professionals are seeking, including new ideas on business management, design innovations, construction/installation techniques, and showcases actual landscape design and build projects. Industry experts and field reports on trends highlight each issue.
"Direct-to-You" E-newsletter Series — Pest Control magazine launched the Direct-to-You E-newsletter Series, which consists of single-subject focused, quarterly e-newsletters, delivering specific pest management industry information directly to pest management professionals. Opt-in subscribers receive in-depth topic coverage with news updates, links, and archived information directly to their in-boxes.
“The Bottom Line” Editorial Webcasts — The Bottom Line is a monthly Webcast created that delivers information about the latest changes in transacted paper stock prices. Launched in February, the 45-minute Webcast gives subscribers a forum to ask OBM editor Mark Arzoumanian questions about his price gathering methods, actively debate some his views and open a new line for industry information to reach readers.
Solutions! — In February, Questex Media Group entered into a partnership with TAPPI, the leading technical association for the worldwide pulp, paper and converting industry, to produce and distribute Solutions!, the association’s official magazine. Solutions! fits nicely alongside Questex's Official Board Markets and Paperboard Packaging magazines. The partnership begins a new relationship with a well-respected industry association.
ABOUT QUESTEX:
Questex Media Group, Inc. is a global, diversified business-to-business integrated media provider, headquartered in Newton, MA. Questex serves multiple industries including technology, beauty, travel, hospitality, leisure, home entertainment, industrial and specialty services through a range of well-established, market-leading publications, events, interactive media and integrated marketing services. The company's properties include 23 trade publications, 50 websites, 25 conferences and trade shows. Questex has more than 400 employees in offices throughout North America, South America, Asia and Europe. For more information, visit www.questex.com.
CONTACT: Michelle Mitchell, 216-706-3733, mmitchell@questex.com