BTCC Collaborates With AIB Texas to Meet Bank Training Needs; Leading Training Organizations Join Forces to Keep Texas Bankers Current.

Business Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2000

PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning (PWPL), a PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE:PRM) company, announced today that two distance learning leaders in the banking sector have joined forces to deliver in-depth training programs to keep Texas bankers current about industry issues.

PWPL's Bankers Training & Consulting Company (BTCC) will deliver its innovative and cost-effective training programs at a discounted rate to members of the Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Banking (AIB) Texas. The plan calls for AIB Texas members to receive BTCC's in-depth distance learning programs, including its video, computer-based training, network and Intranet programs. The banking-specific programs include compliance, teller training to lending, security, service and sales.

Tom Brock, a member of AIB Texas' board of directors and Senior Vice President of TexasBank said, "Bankers Training's programming offers a natural fit for AIB Texas members. BTCC's reputation for superior customer service and quality products are a perfect complement to our training philosophy."

Shirley Dodson, AIB Texas member and Vice President of American State Bank added, "This new relationship with BTCC gives our customers diverse options to customize training programs to suit their needs."

"Since the banking industry is changing everyday, it needs the latest information to keep professionals current," said PWPL President Peter A. Gudmundsson. "BTCC is very proud that an organization like AIB Texas is delivering our top-quality training products to their customers."

The Texas Chapter of the American Institute of Banking is committed to delivering programs of consistently high quality on all aspects of the financial services industry in our geographic service area while maintaining the American Banker's Association's standards of excellence. This service is directly sanctioned and supported by the management of local financial institutions through the organized donation of financial and human resources.

PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning (PWPL) is the leading provider of distance learning for more than 225,000 viewers in the automotive, banking, fire, healthcare, industrial and law enforcement markets. PWPL leverages the latest satellite, Internet and computer technologies to deliver real-time news, education and information to targeted audiences. PWPL is a PRIMEDIA Inc. (NYSE:PRM) company, a targeted media company with print, video and Internet businesses focused on consumer and business-to-business audiences. The Company owns and operates more than 215 Web sites and other Internet properties. For more details on PWPL, visit www.pwpl.com/news.