Digital Media Net/SCRI International Survey Finds Robust Outlook for the Digital Media Marketplace

Extensive Survey Predicts Strong Growth







SANTA ANA, CA (Nov. 2, 2000) -- Digital Media Online, the world's leading developer of B2B vertical online communities for the digital media industry predicts strong growth in the digital media marketplace. The prediction is based on a survey conducted by SCRI International, http://www.scri.com/, and the DigitalMediaNet.com Research Center.

"Digital media professionals are involved in the market place on a daily basis," said Lou Wallace, CEO of Digital Media Online. "Having them identify that the market will continue to grow has huge implications for the digital media industry as a whole."

The survey results indicate that over 85% of the more than 2,100 respondents see demand for their product and/or service continuing to grow. Professional titles surveyed include Presidents, Owners, Directors, Editors, Chief Engineers, Product Managers, Department Managers, Production Managers, Animation Artists, Recording Engineers, Designers, CAD Managers and more.

This report and other market information are available in the DigitalMediaNet.com Research Center and through http://www.dmnresearch.com. Additional research reports available on the site include data on digital media trade shows, Internet access speed, web streaming, browser preference and more. "The DigitalMediaNet.com survey results are in line with the general bullish outlook in the professional video marketplace - less than one percent of the sample reported declining demand. New technologies and applications such as streaming media are driving demand for products and services in this marketplace," said Des Chaskelson, Research Director of SCRI International.

The DigitalMediaNet.com Research Center features data, market analysis and company profiles to help provide DigitalMediaNet.com community members with the most up-to-date information on the digital media market. New reports are added to the sites several times a month and are accessible through the top navigational bar on DigitalMediaNet.com and through www.dmnresearch.com. The research reports include information compiled by SCRI International and Wanda Meloni, Independent Market Analyst.

Digital Media Online, http://www.digitalmedianet.com, is the world's leading developer of B2B vertical online communities in the digital media marketplace. With more than 43 vertical online 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, classifieds, job and resume listings and extensive examples of digital art, animations, and video.

SCRI International, http://www.scri.com, founded in 1984, has become the premiere source of market research on broadcast, professional and streaming media sectors, worldwide. Current reports include: Global Streaming Trends and Products Reports; HDTV Marketplace Trends; HDTV Marketplace Products; Broadcast & Pro Video Trends; Broadcast and Pro Video Manufacturers Awareness and Ratings; Broadcast & Pro Video Product & Brand Share Reports. SCRI's website, http://www.scri.com/, provides a wide range of resources including: daily technology headlines and reports; weekly email industry newsletter (free); weekly online Insider Reports; DTV Tech Notes, monthly online and email newsletter; industry press releases; special trade show coverage (e.g., NAB2000), online bulletin board and an extensive industry links section.


Contact:

Kelly Haggard
Digital Media Online
khaggard@digitalmedianet.com


Des Chaskelson
SCRI International
http://www.scri.com

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