April 10, 2000 (Santa Ana, CA) -- Digital Media Online, the leading developer of B2B vertical online communities for the digital media market, has entered into an exclusive agreement with the Digital Video Professionals Association, DVPA, (http://www.dvpa.com) to incorporate the DVPA site into the DigitalMediaNet.com communities.

"Professional associations are invaluable to success in the digital media industry," said Michael Skerly, President of Digital Media Online. "Partnering with the DVPA adds another strong association to our DigitalMediaNet.com IndustryHUB and gives our professional video members an excellent source of information and membership opportunities." The DVPA will be the official association sponsor of http://www.DigitalVideoEditing.com.

DVPA is the premiere community of new media enthusiasts that provides membership to visual communicators that use digital media, including producers, animators, videographers, advertising agencies and design studios. Some member benefits include technical resources, training and discounts on hardware and software. As part of the agreement, a special free area will be available for DigitalMediaNet.com community members. "DigitalMediaNet.com has become the worldwide voice of the digital media industry," said Rod Harlan, Founder of the DVPA. "We at the DVPA are extremely pleased to be able to offer our members the community services DigitalMediaNet.com provides."

About Digital Media Online
Digital Media Online, http://www.digitalmedianet.com, is the leading developer of vertical online communities in the digital media marketplace. With more than 30 channels, DigitalMediaNet.com serves distinct market segments including streaming media, digital video, animation, special effects, desktop publishing, imaging and design, digital audio, CAD, workstations, game development, film, broadcast and post production. DigitalMediaNet.com community resources include breaking technology and product news, techniques, white papers, research, interactive product guides, classified, job and resume listings and extensive examples of digital art, animations and video.

About DVPA
The DVPA, http://www.dvpa.com, is a community of new media enthusiasts that provides membership to all who are involved as visual communicators using digital media including producers, animators, videographers, advertising agencies and design studios. Members receive technical resources, training, and discounts on hardware and software, among the list of member benefits. The DVPA community approach allows the DVPA to garner volume buying discounts with many manufacturers and their distributors.