AOL's Digital City Personalized E-letter Hits 1 Million Mark; More People Seek Weekend Entertainment Recommendations From No.1 Local Online Network Every Week.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

VIENNA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 6, 2000

Digital City Provides Most Comprehensive and Reliable Coverage of

More than 500,000 Entertainment Events and Venues Nationwide

AOL's Digital City, the nation's No.1 local online network, announced today that the Digital City Entertainment Newsletter, "E-Letter," now has more than 1 million subscribers, making it one of the fastest-growing newsletters on the Internet.

Taking advantage of Digital City's coverage of more than 500,000 entertainment events and venues nationwide, a record number of people are now turning to Digital City's Entertainment Guide as a powerful and reliable local resource for the cities they live in and visit.

The Digital City Newsletter is a personalized tool that makes it easier for people to make daily decisions such as, "What should I do this weekend?" Subscribers opt to receive the "E-Letter," which is then customized to include their selected city and various categories that interest them, such as live music events, arts and culture, sporting events, family activities and dining.

With a Digital City team scouring city happenings to provide up-to-date, comprehensive entertainment information, the newsletter offers more than 1 million people a selection of the best events to see and top places to go around town - just in time for the weekend. To receive the E-Letter sign up at http://home.digitalcity.com/eletter or AOL Keyword: E-Letter.

"We're happy to see that so many people are choosing our entertainment newsletter to help them make the most of their spare time and weekends. We have a unique two-way resource in that people can tell us what they're interested in and we can provide them customized recommendations," said Paul DeBenedictis, President of AOL's Digital City. "One million people using the newsletter as their preferred entertainment resource is evidence that Digital City is pioneering a change in the way consumers and the industry think about and value local Internet content. There is no other resource - online or off - that makes going out in the real world easier, faster and more fun."

Digital City's unique combination of entertainment listings, community features and editorial information surpasses other local services' reach and growth. Digital City is the only local online network to customize its offerings and recommendations according to consumers' interests. Additional Digital City entertainment resources include:

-- "Best Of" - Digital City's "Best Of" product knits three elements together
into one easy interactive guide: a local directory providing reviews and
comprehensive listings in more than 40 (and growing) categories including best
restaurants, bars and clubs, hotels, shopping, bookstores and music stores; a
self-publishing tool allowing members (local experts) to create their own
online profile and personal reviews; and "Best of the City" editorial features
generated by Digital City staff members.

-- Local Experts - Taking the "word-of-mouth" concept to new heights, tens of
thousands of Digital City "Local Experts" recommend their favorite businesses
and entertainment in a variety of categories matching their areas of interest,
including dining, do it yourself, health and beauty, parenting and shopping.
Digital City actively recruits Local Experts across the country to share their
expertise and provide others with a valuable benefit - the reassurance of a
neighbor's advice.

-- Visitor's Guide - Digital City's Visitor's Guide lets consumers plan trips
with ease and helps them feel like a local before they ever arrive.
Approximately 50% of online users visiting local content networks are looking
for travel information, and the Visitor's Guide offers a complete resource for
planning an entertaining trip, from a weekend getaway to a cross-country
excursion. Not only can consumers book a flight and find a hotel, they can also
learn about special events happening during their trip and "must-see" local
attractions.

Digital City is accessible on the web at www.digitalcity.com and through the local channels on the AOL service, AOL.COM, CompuServe and Netscape.

About AOL's Digital City

AOL's Digital City is the No.1 local online network. Created in 1995, Digital City is a pioneer and innovator in serving the local consumer and advertiser online. It was the first local portal to build a national network in 1998, the first to turn profitable in 1999, and the first to be "local everywhere" with the expansion to 200 markets and the launch of a wireless product in early 2000.

With the strength of its leadership in the consumer marketplace, Digital City drives record growth in local advertising and e-commerce and delivers results for its more than 2,000 local advertisers on both national and local levels.