May 23, 2000 (Santa Ana, CA) -- Digital Media Online (http://www.digitalmedianet.com), the leading developer of B2B vertical online communities for the digital media market, has launched a CAD industry e-mail newsletter, "The CAD List," and hired Gene Smarte, former Editor-in-Chief of CADALYST magazine, as Executive Producer of DigitalCAD.com and AECNewsroom.com.

"I'm pleased to be involved with DigitalMediaNet.com and this growing organization's commitment to the creative communities it serves," said Gene Smarte. Gene comes to DigitalMediaNet.com with more than 21 years of computer and technical publishing experience and over four specifically in the CAD market. During his career, he served as Managing Editor, Technical Editor and Senior Editor for BYTE magazine and Contributing Editor for PC World. During his time at Advanstar Communications, Gene was Editor-in-Chief of PC Graphics & Video and CADALYST magazines, and was heavily involved in the publications' online activities. His most recent position was Senior Project Manager of Advanstar Technology Communities.

"We're excited to have Gene as part of the team and are aggressively moving forward to supply our CAD community members with the tools they need to be successful," said Lou Wallace, CEO of Digital Media Online. "You will see some new communities and features added to the DigitalMediaNet.com hub in the next few months including the launch of AECNewsroom.com and our CAD industry newsletter, 'The CAD List,' that furthers our strong commitment to CAD professionals."

Gene will oversee the growth of the CAD communities on DigitalMediaNet.com along with the recently launched newsletter, "The CAD List," which gives CAD professionals the latest CAD industry news and updates from A/E/C SYSTEMS International, www.aecsystems.com. The newsletter will be distributed on a weekly basis for individuals who sign up to receive it. "The CAD List" is free and available in html and text-only format. Requests to receive the free newsletter can be sent to cadlisteditor@digitalmedianet.com.

Digital Media Online, http://www.digitalmedianet.com, is the leading developer of B2B 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.

A/E/C SYSTEMS International is a division of Penton Media, Inc. Penton Media, Inc. (NYSE: PME) is a leading diversified business media company that produces market-focused magazines, Web sites, trade shows, and conferences. Penton serves the Internet/IT; natural products/food/retail; manufacturing; electronics; design/engineering; management; supply chain/aviation; government/compliance; mechanical systems/construction; and leisure/hospitality markets. For more information, visit http://www.penton.com.


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