Paul DeVeaux Takes the Helm as Editor Of Teleconference Magazine and e-learning.

Business Editors

SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 5, 2000

In a further step to ensure its editorial superiority, Advanstar Communications' market-leading conferencing and e-learning publications, Teleconference and e-learning, have named Paul DeVeaux Editor.

"We are delighted to have Paul DeVeaux on our team," said Keith Gallagher, publisher of Teleconference and e-learning. "Paul's leadership will enhance the quality of our publications as we continue to be the driving force in conferencing and e-learning information delivery. His experience in telecommunications and Internet-related issues will allow us to expand our editorial coverage in ways that will benefit both our readers and advertisers."

DeVeaux joined Advanstar Technology Communities in 1998 as an editor on America's Network, Advanstar's well respected telecommunications business-to-business publication. Previously, he was director of editorial content and a research consultant for various web-based businesses in Southern California. DeVeaux graduated from Dartmouth College and earned his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center. He can be reached at 714-513-8422 or [e-mail].

Also, new to the editorial staff are Art Director Ted Steinberg, a veteran magazine graphic designer, and Assistant Editor Elsa Schlelin, formerly one of the magazines' editorial interns and a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine.

DeVeaux, Steinberg and Schlelin add to the accomplished editorial team already in place on Teleconference and e-learning which includes Teleconference Editorial Director Andrew W. Davis, a respected authority on conferencing technologies, applications, customers and vendors, and e-learning Editorial Director Dr. Brandon Hall, a world-renowned expert in corporate e-learning. Seasoned Managing Editor Debbie L. Sklar, who has more than 20 years experience as a writer and editor, will continue in her role. Group Editorial Director Grahame Lynch serves thirteen Advanstar telecommunications and teleconferencing publications circulating in North America, Latin America and Asia.

Teleconference and e-learning dominate their respective markets with a variety of marketing solutions that include print and Web-based advertising, as well as publishing opportunities that support customers' trade show participation. Teleconference is the official media sponsor of TeleCon 2000, December 6-8, 2000 in Anaheim, Calif.; and e-learning is the official media sponsor of the e-learning Conference and Expo, April 18-20, 2001 in Washington, DC. For conference information and a list of exhibitors visit www.teleconexpos.com.

Advanstar Communications Inc., a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high-quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions, publishes Teleconference and e-learning. Advanstar's market-leading position in teleconferencing was confirmed in a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Teleconference and e-learning are part of Advanstar Technology Communities, a world-leading technology media group with 33 publications and 36 major events in ten countries on four continents. For more detailed information on Teleconference magazine and e-learning visit www.teleconferencemag.com and www.elearningmag.com.