Ziff Davis Media and ShowStoppers to Host Media Showcase During CeBIT America

NEW YORK, Apr. 15, 2004 – PC Magazine, a Ziff Davis Media publication, and ShowStoppers, a pioneer in producing the most-innovative technology showcase events, are once again working together to host a media showcase and labs tour during CeBIT America.

PC Magazine and ShowStoppers will hold an exclusive press-only reception Tuesday, May 25, 2004, 6 to 9 p.m. at the New York City headquarters of Ziff Davis Media. Reporters, editors, columnists, industry analysts and producers will be invited to see industry leaders and start-ups demonstrate new ideas, digital tools and technology for use by consumers and businesses. Immediately following the press reception, PC Magazine will conduct tours of its world-class labs.

“For more than 20 years, PC Magazine has empowered technology enthusiasts and influencers to make qualified and educated purchasing decisions with the most trusted and comprehensive labs-based editorial coverage in the industry,” said Tim Castelli, Publisher, PC Magazine. “Every year we independently test over 2,000 products that shape our editorial coverage, and we’re pleased to be able to open our doors to showcase this important resource.”

“ShowStoppers is once again breaking new ground,” said Dan Janal, ShowStoppers partner. "We are the only technology showcase that hosts PC World's “Next Gear Innovations” and “World Class” awards, and co-locates with PC Magazine for the "Technical Excellence Awards -- and now with PC Magazine for tours of its world-class labs. That speaks volumes about how highly the press thinks of ShowStoppers -- and we look forward to the benefits that our latest collaboration will bring to our sponsors and the press.”

About ShowStoppers

Founded in 1993 by LL&J LLC, with offices in Cleveland, Minneapolis and Austin, ShowStoppers produces award-winning media receptions that introduce hot products and cool services from smart companies to reporters, editors, columnists, industry analysts and producers. ShowStoppers events have helped more than 1,000 companies introduce new products to more than 10,000 reporters. Recent ShowStoppers sponsors include Sony, Intel, HP, Iomega and many other industry leaders -- as well as start-up companies launching their first products. Media attending recent ShowStoppers events includes, among others, ABC, CBS, BBC, CNN, the Wall Street Journal, Business Week, Consumer Reports, Fortune, Forbes, Maxim, Money, the New York Times, Rolling Stone, USA Today, C/Net, Dow Jones, eWeek, IDC, InfoWorld, Jupiter Research, Network World, Newsweek, PC Magazine, PC World, San Francisco Chronicle, San Jose Mercury News, Tech TV, USA Today and ZD Net. ShowStoppers hosts events at CeBIT America, CES, Comdex, PC Expo and other leading conventions and conferences.

Companies that are interested in exhibiting at ShowStoppers events may contact Dave Leon, susan@showstoppers.com, 845-638-3527.

About Ziff Davis Media Inc.

Ziff Davis Media is a global special interest media company focusing on the technology and electronic videogame markets. The company is a leading information services provider of all technology media including publications, websites, conferences, events, eSeminars, eNewsletters, custom publishing, list rentals, research and market intelligence. In the United States, the Company publishes 10 leading magazines including PC Magazine, eWEEK, Baseline, CIO Insight, Sync, Electronic Gaming Monthly, Computer Gaming World, Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine, Xbox Nation and GMR. The Company exports the power of its brands internationally with publications in 43 countries and 20 languages. Ziff Davis Media leverages its content on the Internet with seven highly-targeted technology and gaming sites including PCMag.com, eWEEK.com, ExtremeTech.com and 1UP.com. The company also produces highly-targeted b-to-b and consumer technology events including Business4Site and DigitalLife. With its main headquarters and PC Magazine Labs based in New York, Ziff Davis Media also has offices and lab facilities in the San Francisco and Boston markets.