ADVISORY/The New York Times Chairman & Publisher Keynotes at ON DEMAND and AIIM 2003 Conference & Exposition.

News Editors/Assignment Desks

ADVISORY...for Mon. (April 7)

AIIM 2003

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Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. Awarded Rochester Institute of

Technology Isaiah Thomas Award

WHAT: The chairman and publisher of the critically acclaimed New York Times, Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr., will be the opening keynote at this year's ON DEMAND Digital Printing & Publishing event, and AIIM 2003 Enterprise Content Management event. Both events are co-located under one roof, making this the largest IT event in New York City. During a presentation ceremony, Mr. Sulzberger will be honored with the prestigious 2003 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) Isaiah Thomas Award in Publishing. RIT's School of Print Media presents this award (sponsored by Xerox) annually for outstanding contributions to the publishing industry. It is named to tribute Isaiah Thomas, a pioneer of the American printing industry. WHO: Arthur O. Sulzberger, Jr. For over a century, The New York Times has been an important part of the day for the nation's most sophisticated readers. Readers rely on The Times for the most comprehensive, engaging coverage. Few in media have successfully evolved in the ever-changing world of print, publishing, and Web like The New York Times. Under Mr. Sulzberger's leadership, this daily newspaper continues to lead in this new information age of 24/7 reporting both in print and on the Web. Mr. Sulzberger was named chairman of The New York Times Company in 1997. As the Company's senior executive, he is responsible for the Company's long-term business strategy. He retains his title as publisher of The New York Times, where he runs the Company's flagship enterprise on a day-to-day basis. He was named publisher in 1992 following 14 years with The Times in a variety of news and business positions. Under his leadership as publisher, Mr. Sulzberger has been instrumental in shaping The Times' news coverage, business strategies, and labor relations. He has directed or overseen many dramatic changes in the newspaper, benefiting both readers and advertisers. WHEN: Monday, April 7, 2003 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WHERE:

ON DEMAND and AIIM 2003

April 7-9, 2003

Jacob K. Javits Center, New York

ON DEMAND, presented by Advanstar Communications and CAP Ventures, provides the connection of users, channels, and suppliers of digital printing and publishing solutions, to help key decision makers quickly and successfully overcome printing and publishing challenges. For more information or to attend ON DEMAND, visit www.ondemandexpo.com.

AIIM 2003 provides over 100 conference sessions and access to over 300 exhibitor solutions that enables viewers to capture, manage, store, and deliver content and documents throughout the enterprise. For more information or to attend AIIM 2003, visit www.aiim2003.com.

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