ShowStoppers @ CES welcomes PressClub sponsors

ShowStoppers to also host new “Next Gear Innovation” awards from PC World Magazine

CLEVELAND and PORTLAND – December 22, 2003 – Putting hot products from more than 50 of the most innovative companies in the technology and consumer electronics industries into one high-powered evening event for press and analysts, ShowStoppers today announced that sponsors of PressClub @ CES will participate in the ShowStoppers Media Reception @ CES.

The invitation-only evening reception is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, 630-10 p.m., at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

ShowStoppers @ CES is also hosting the first-ever PC World "Next Gear Innovations Awards." These awards recognize trend-setting products that break the boundaries of the computer and consumer electronics world, as well as push the limits of technology.

“ShowStoppers is the place to be at CES,” said Dan Janal, co-founder and partner of ShowStoppers. “There is no better publicity opportunity for hot companies with cool products to meet top reporters, columnists, industry analysts and investors.”

With more than 20 years of combined experience, both ShowStoppers and PressClub are veteran producers of press receptions at technology tradeshows and are highly regarded by attending media, industry analysts and investment firms.

“We will present the most visible and innovative gathering of new products and key players in the consumer electronics industry,” said John Davis, president of PressEvents Inc., producer of PressClub. “This is a big win for all of our sponsors and our press guests.”

About ShowStoppers:

Founded in 1993 by LL&J LLC, with offices in Cleveland, Minneapolis and Austin, ShowStoppers produces award-winning media receptions that have helped more than 1,000 companies introduce new products to more than 10,000 reporters. Sponsors include Sony, Intel, HP, Logitech and many other industry leaders and category killers -- as well as start-up companies launching their first products. ShowStoppers hosts events at CeBIT America, CES, Comdex, PC Expo and other leading conventions and conferences.

ShowStoppers is the fastest, easiest, most economical way to meet the press. Sponsors get serious "face time" with reporters, editors and columnists from the very best business, computer and consumer publications - as well as industry analysts, selected members of the investment community. For sponsorship information contact Dave Leon, 845-638-3527, susan@showstoppers.com or visit www.showstoppers.com .

Reporters may contact Steven Leon, 512-288-0950, sl@showstoppers.com or see www.showstoppers.com for attendance requirements. ShowStoppers is open only to working press at top publications, radio and television stations.

About PC World:

PC World Communications Inc. is the publisher of PC World and PCWorld.com (www.pcworld.com) and is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading IT media, research and exposition company. The winner of the 2003 Eddie Award for Editorial Excellence, PC World is the most widely-read computer publication with a readership of 7.1 million (IntelliQuest CIMS v10.0, unduplicated, combined Business & Home Average Issue Audience. With nearly 4.1 million unique visitors per month (HitBox, November 2003), PCWorld.com, winner of the 2003 Maggie Award for Best Online Publication, is a leading online resource for PC-product buyers and users. IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers and offers online users the largest network of technology-specific sites around the world through idg.net, which comprises more than 330 targeted Web sites in 80 countries. IDG is also a leading producer of 168 computer-related expositions worldwide, and IDG's research company, IDC, provides IT market analysis through 51 offices in 43 countries worldwide. Company information is available at www.idg.com.