Dick Blouin Joins 1105 Media Senior Management Team.

Industry Veteran to Lead Expansion in Events

CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- 1105 Media, Inc. today announced the hiring of Dick Blouin, former President of IDG World Expo. He will be responsible for all of the company's live events - tradeshows, conferences, and seminars - and will work with each of 1105's operating groups on the development of existing properties as well as on acquisitions.

"We are truly excited to have Dick joining our team," said Neal Vitale, President and CEO of 1105 Media. "His vast knowledge and years of experience with focused vertical conferences, very large tradeshow platforms, and custom programs for industry vendors bring enormous strength and power to our company. He will provide savvy leadership and direction as we grow our event portfolio. Dick will also play an important role helping us to identify and complete additional acquisitions." The company's more than 50 face-to-face events currently account for nearly a third of its annual revenues. In his new position, Blouin will report directly to Vitale.

"It is rare to have the chance to join a company at just the right inflection point," said Blouin. "I believe 1105 Media represents such an opportunity, and I'm thrilled to become part of their team. Not only is the company focused on what is critical in today's media marketplace - the delivery of integrated products and solutions that give customers strong and measurable results - but its commitment is backed by the vision, energy, and resources to make it happen. That's a great combination, and an ideal environment for the growth of an events business."

Blouin is an industry veteran with over 15 years of event management experience. Before joining IDG World Expo, he served as an "Entrepreneur-in-Residence" for Warburg Pincus, a New York City-based global equity investment firm. He has also held senior event management roles at Key3Media and its predecessor companies (including ZD Events), and at The Interface Group, where he served as head of Marketing, New Business Development, International Events, and Studios (a custom event group). Earlier in his career, Blouin founded, grew, and sold a Boston-based advertising agency serving technology and healthcare accounts. He has served as a Board member of SISO and has participated in a number of event industry programs.

About 1105 Media, Inc.

1105 Media, Inc. is a leading provider of integrated information and media in targeted business-to-business markets, including specialized sectors of the information technology community; industrial health, safety and compliance; security; environmental protection; and home healthcare. 1105's offerings span print and online magazines, journals and newsletters; seminars, conferences and trade shows; training courseware; and web-based services. 1105 Media is based in Chatsworth, CA, with offices throughout the United States; it was formed on April 7, 2006, by Nautic Partners LLC, Alta Communications and Neal Vitale, to acquire 101communications, LLC, and Stevens Publishing.