ADVISORY/Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson Brings the Ultimate Networking Experience to New York City, Featuring So So Def/Jive Recording Artist Anthony Hamilton.

Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (April 27)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHO:        Lincoln Presents the Magic Corporate Mixer

            So So Def/Jive Records Presents a Special Performance
            by Grammy-nominated Anthony Hamilton

WHAT:       An elite reception where you'll experience the
            extraordinary power of an exclusive networking
            environment, in which 300-500 community leaders,
            politicians, key corporate executives, entrepreneurs and
            local celebrities are in attendance.

WHEN:       Tuesday, April 27, 2004
            7:00 p.m.

WHERE:      New York City (invitation only)

WHY:        To bring awareness to the Magic Johnson companies/brand,
            and to the partners the MJ companies/brand does business
            with, while accomplishing professional goals.

About the Magic Johnson Brand:

The Magic Johnson Brand has become one of the most expansive and successful business networks in the country. The Brand was cultivated during the illustrious career of Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr., which began with his famed basketball tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, and has expanded to include a variety of businesses and community ventures.

The Magic Johnson Brand stimulates economic growth and development through education, community enrichment and franchise development.

Mr. Johnson funneled the mission of the Brand through his business empire, Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc.

The company is dedicated to urban development through philanthropy, business and entertainment. To serve this mission, the company is divided into three divisions: Magic Johnson Foundation, Johnson Development Corporation and Magic Johnson Entertainment.