Showstoppers Media Reception To Host
2006 PC World Innovations Awards During CES

Winners to receive trophies at elite press event Jan. 5, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO and CLEVELAND; Dec. 7, 2005 – PC World, the most widely-read computer or business magazine, along with ShowStoppers, producers of award-winning media receptions, today announced an agreement to present the 2006 PC World Innovations Awards at ShowStoppers during CES. The invitation-only event will take place Thursday, Jan. 5, 2006, 6:30 – 10:00 pm at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas.

With this agreement, PC World and ShowStoppers bring together for the fifth consecutive year the finest technologies and hundreds of journalists and decision-makers for in-depth interviews, demonstrations and sneak previews.

Known for their relaxed settings and signature style, ShowStoppers receptions are exclusive, open only to media, industry analysts, and selected investment firms. The 2006 PC World Innovations Awards honor trend-setting products that have emerged with the convergence of PC technology and consumer electronics. The winning products combine unique qualities with envelope-pushing design and function. In addition, PC World will showcase highlights of the “Top 50 Tech Gadgets of the Past 50 Years,” as chosen by PC World editors in an online-only article scheduled to debut this month.

“The partnership with PC World intensifies the value and excitement of the reception,” said Steve Leon, ShowStoppers co-founder and partner. “Because our event is designed to network key press with world-class products and services, it’s a natural fit. The winners benefit from the added press attention, and the media gain immediate access to even more high-quality companies – all in one venue.”

Before selecting the 2006 PC World Innovations Awards winners (article will be available Jan. 4, 2006 at www.pcworld.com), editors considered hundreds of items before determining the final list.

About ShowStoppers:

Founded in 1993, ShowStoppers produces award-winning media receptions that have helped more than 1,000 companies introduce new products to more than 10,000 reporters. Sponsors at recent events included industry leaders like Microsoft, InFocus, CMS Products and Kingston Technology as well as innovative young companies. ShowStoppers hosts events at CES, C3 Expo, NYC - October and other leading conventions and conferences.

ShowStoppers is the fastest, easiest, most economical way to meet the press. Sponsors meet personally with reporters, editors and columnists from the best business, technology and consumer publications - as well as industry analysts and selected members of the investment community.

About PC World:
PC World Communications Inc., a subsidiary of IDG, is the publisher of PC World, PCWorld.com (www.pcworld.com), and home of the PC World Test Center. The winner of the 2005 Maggie Award for Best Computer/Consumer magazine, PC World is the most widely-read computer or business magazine with a readership of over 5.2 million (MRI, Fall 2005). With an average of 6 million unique visitors per month (HitBox, August – October 2005), PCWorld.com, winner of the 2005 Neal Award for Best Web Site, is a leading online resource for technology product buyers and users.