ADVISORY/Monster Announces ''Monster Mission'' Sweepstakes; Enter to Win a ''Job'' as Monster Fan of the Game for a Day.

News Editors/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Friday (Aug. 29)

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

    WHAT: Monster, the leading global online careers property,
        announces the "Monster Mission" Sweepstakes. Between August
        29th - October 3rd, 2003(a), Minnesota residents can enter to
        win the chance to be the "Monster Fan of the Game" when the
        Minnesota Vikings take on the Denver Broncos at The MetroDome
        on October 19, 2003.

    The winner will receive a VIP Vikings Experience, including:

        --  Four Premium-Seat tickets

        --  A $1,000 "paycheck" - presented on the field;

        --  Pre-game field passes to watch player warm-ups; and

        --  A pre-game meal, gifts and visits from the Vikings
            cheerleaders and mascot.

    HOW TO ENTER: Job seekers will have the opportunity to enter the
        sweepstakes one of two ways:

    Online entry: Visit http://twincitiespromo.monster.com and follow
    the instructions to create a FREE My Monster account. Current
    users can participate by logging into their existing My
    Monster account.

    Offline entry: Complete an official entry form available at select
    appearances of the Monster Street Team in Minneapolis and St.
    Paul. Check out the Monster Street Team at the following
    events:

        --  Minnesota State Fair, 8/29-9/1

        --  University of Minnesota (Gophers)/Troy State Game, 9/6

        --  Minnesota Twins/Texas Rangers Game, 9/7

        --  Irish Festival, 9/13

        --  Oktoberfest, 9/19-9/21

        --  Minnesota Vikings/San Francisco 49ers Game, 9/28

        --  Twin Cities Marathon, 10/3

            Limit one entry per person, regardless of entry method.

   DRAWING: All eligible entries accumulated throughout the
        promotional period will be entered into the drawing, which
        will take place on or about October 6, 2003. Winners will be
        notified by email, telephone, overnight carrier, or regular
        mail within approximately two days of the drawing.

(a) No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Contest ends

10/3/2003. For a complete set of rules, visit the Monster

Street Team, or view them online at

http://twincitiespromo.monster.com