Al Barber, Chairman and CEO of e-Media, Named Among the "Top 50 Most Influential People in Streaming" by Streaming Magazine.

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STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 24, 2001

e-Media LLC (OTC: ZTRE), the leading Integrated Streaming Solutions Provider for Global 1000 enterprises and emerging companies, today announced that Al Barber, Chairman and CEO, has been named among the "Top 50 Most Influential People in Streaming" by Streaming Magazine.

"The 50 Most Influential People in Streaming" list presents an opportunity for Streaming Magazine editors to recognize those executives they believe will guide the streaming business to its rightful place as a major force in the mainstream economy. As Chairman and CEO of e-Media, Barber is responsible for overseeing e-Media's executive management team, establishing strategic business alliances, and guiding the company's mission to remain a leader in the streaming media delivery marketplace. The announcement of Barber's award comes on the heels of recent announcements that the company has added several new clients to its already impressive roster. Streaming Magazine's recognition of Barber as among the most "Influential People in Streaming" further solidifies his position as a leader in the streaming space and his commitment to providing clients with the most sophisticated technology and customer-centric service available.

"I am honored to be recognized by Streaming Magazine editors as a leader in the Streaming Technology industry," said Al Barber, Chairman and CEO. "e-Media's commitment to customer care, superior technical service and access to specialized tools, as well as our continued expansion into the enterprise space, helps our clients save time and money by empowering them to reach global audiences of investors, employees and customers. Being named among the "Top 50 Most Influential People in Streaming" speaks to the continued vitality of e-Media's business, our momentum and our growing presence in the streaming industry."

e-Media was founded in 1995, and since then it has earned a reputation in the industry for its ability to deploy successful Internet strategies on behalf of its clients. The company's integrated delivery network, e-MediaSphere(TM), supports the increasing demand for secure content delivery, meta data management, e-commerce, CRM and statistical reporting. e-Media was also recently awarded "The Most Successful and Innovative Streaming Business Model" in Streaming Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards for the most well-rounded and successful business model in the streaming industry.

About e-Media

e-Media is the leading Integrated Streaming Solutions Provider for Global 1000 enterprises and emerging companies, offering intelligent streaming media and integrated hosting solutions to organizations that strive to improve communications and increase productivity. e-Media's customer-centric culture and Integrated Delivery Network, e-MediaSphere(TM) allow it to provide its clients with reliable and secure streaming solutions, unprecedented service and access to specialized tools, which enable them to make informed decisions about their media content. e-Media's integrated solutions include hosting Web and streaming content, Web casting, interactive audio and video presentations, media triggered contextual information, digital rights management, pay-per-view, stream authentication and integrated statistical reporting. e-Media was ranked the 34th fastest growing technology company in North America by the Deloitte & Touche 2000 Technology Fast 500 and is a registered trademark of e-Media, Inc. Founded in 1995, e-Media is based in Stamford, Conn. with offices in Boston, Los Angeles and Calverton, Md. For more information please visit www.e-media.com.

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