ADVISORY/ CMGI To Release Q2 Fiscal 2002 Results; Hosts Live Webcast of Conference Call.

Business/Technology Editors

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (March 12)

ANDOVER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 5, 2002

CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMGI), the Internet operating and development company, will release financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2002 on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 after the market close.

Following the earnings announcement at 5:00 p.m. EST , CMGI will host a conference call and live webcast from the Company's web site (http://www.cmgi.com). The conference call and webcast are open to all interested parties, including press and individual investors, and will be hosted by CMGI Chairman David Wetherell, Chief Executive Officer George McMillan, and Chief Financial Officer Tom Oberdorf.

WHAT:     Q2 Fiscal 2002 Financial Results Conference Call and Webcast

WHEN:     Tuesday, March 12, 2002; 5:00 p.m., Eastern Time

DIAL-IN:  U.S. callers: [phone]
          International callers: [phone]

WEBCAST:  http://www.cmgi.com/investor

About CMGI and @Ventures

CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI), a leading global Internet operating and development company, is comprised of established and emerging companies, including both CMGI operating businesses and investments made through its venture capital affiliate, @Ventures. CMGI companies span a range of vertical market segments including search and portals; infrastructure and enabling technologies; e-business and fulfillment; interactive marketing; and Internet professional services.

CMGI's majority-owned operating companies include Engage (Nasdaq: ENGA), NaviSite (Nasdaq: NAVI), AltaVista, Equilibrium, ProvisionSoft (formerly CMGion), SalesLink, Tallan, uBid and yesmail.com. @Ventures has ownership interests in more than 30 companies, with a focus on identifying, investing in and developing emerging technology companies and eBusinesses.

CMGI's corporate headquarters is located at 100 Brickstone Square, Andover, MA 01810. @Ventures has offices there, as well as at 3000 Alpine Road, Menlo Park, CA 94028. For additional information, see http://www.cmgi.com and http://www.ventures.com.