Channel One Website Launches Government Information Resource; Resource Guide Provides Information on Local, State and National Public Service.

NEW YORK -- PRIMEDIA's Channel One News, the largest source of news and information for young people, reaching almost eight million students in nearly 12,000 middle schools and high schools across the country, announced today that it has launched a new component to its award-winning Web site - www.channelone.com/news/gov_links - designed to encourage direct contact between teens and their government. As a centralized listing of public services at the local, state and federal levels, the information compiled on "Your Government Resources Guide" provides young people the opportunity to have their voice heard and allows them to take a more active role in their community.

Channel One News recognized that more young people were expressing an interest in becoming involved in their community and government, only to be left without access to a central, easy-to-navigate source for starting their search for information. From a single touch point, "Your Government Resources Guide" includes links to FirstGov, The White House, Library of Congress and other state and local government bodies. By compiling the information on a single page, Channel One is able to direct individuals to Web sites and content that is the most relevant and useful.

"This resource page was created to inform and educate young people and to encourage them to take on a more active role in government," said Judy Harris, CEO of Channel One. "Channel One is committed to providing valuable information and to building meaningful ties between teens and government. Our daily interaction with these passionate and aspirational teens has shown us that with knowledge and resources they will become more engaged in the democratic process both locally and nationally."

Now in its 15th year of broadcasting, Peabody Award-winning Channel One News is the leading source of news and information for young people. The 12-minute news broadcasts are delivered daily. Channel One News and its award-winning Web site, www.channelone.com, feature stories on breaking news and relevant issues that affect the world, the nation and, specifically, America's teenagers.

About Channel One News

A PRIMEDIA (PRM) company in its 15th year of broadcasting, Peabody Award-winning Channel One News is the leading source of news and information for young people, with an average rating over 20 times that of MTV. The 12-minute daily news broadcasts are delivered daily to nearly 8 million students in nearly 12,000 middle and high schools across the country. In recent months, Channel One News has covered fast-breaking world events from regions such as Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Jordan, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Myanmar, and Qatar. Channel One News programming has been featured on leading networks and news programs, including CNN, ABC News, the WB, Nightline, and The Today Show. Visit www.channelone.com to learn more.

About PRIMEDIA

PRIMEDIA (NYSE: PRM) is the leading targeted media company in the United States. With 2004 revenue of $1.3 billion, our properties comprise more than 200 brands that connect buyers and sellers in more markets than any other media company through our print publications, Web sites, events, newsletters and video programs in four business segments: Enthusiast Media, Consumer Guides, Business Information, and Education. PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media includes more than 120 consumer magazines, with well-known brands such as Motor Trend, Automobile, Creating Keepsakes, In-Fisherman, Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod, Snowboarder, Stereophile and Surfer. PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides is the #1 publisher and distributor of free consumer guides, with Apartment Guide, Auto Guide and New Home Guide. PRIMEDIA Business Information has more than 60 publications in 18 market sectors. PRIMEDIA Education includes Channel One and other educational products.