Diversity Executive Honored by American Business Media

Named One of the Best New Magazines of 2008

New York, March 19Diversity Executive magazine has been named one of the “Best New Magazines of 2008” by American Business Media during the 55th annual Jesse H. Neal National Business Journalism Awards ceremony held today in New York City.

Paying tribute to the winning editors, American Business Media President and CEO Gordon T. Hughes II said, “These journalists and editors deserve high praise indeed. Their expertise, skill and successful track records of informing the industry on issues of importance place them at the forefront of their fields.”

Often hailed for its pre-eminence as the “Pulitzer Prize of the business media,” the Neal Awards are the business publishing industry's salute to individual editors for outstanding editorial excellence. Winning entries were selected for contribution to the fields served by the publications, as well as for journalistic enterprise and editorial craftsmanship.

“This is a very prestigious honor for us,” said Norm Kamikow, president of MediaTec Publishing and editor in chief of the magazine. “It is also a just reward for the dedication of everyone in our organization who has worked so hard to make Diversity Executive successful.”

Diversity Executive magazine, launched in September 2008, provides strategies, best practices and research that organizational leaders can leverage to create an inclusive environment and reap the value of diversity. Published bimonthly with a circulation of 25,000, the magazine reaches corporate executives, diversity leaders, community organizations, academics and government officials. Diversity Executive also offers readers a variety of media vehicles, including an interactive Web site featuring interactive blogs and social networking, digital editions and weekly e-newsletters.
For more information about Diversity Executive magazine, visit www.diversity-executive.com.

About American Business Media
Founded in 1906, American Business Media is the association of business information providers, delivering business intelligence to industry, Madison Avenue, Wall Street and the Beltway. Its more than 300 member companies reach an audience of more than 100 million professionals and represent nearly 5,000 print and online titles, 1,000 trade shows and more than $20 billion in annual revenues.

About MediaTec Publishing Inc.
MediaTec Publishing Inc. is a leading integrated media company serving the human capital, management and workforce development industries. MediaTec publishes Certification Magazine, Chief Learning Officer magazine, Talent Management magazine, Diversity Executive magazine and operates the online industry resource, HumanCapitalMedia.com. MediaTec leverages its award-winning editorial content with innovative integrated media products including targeted e-newsletters, webinars, interactive Web sites, special print and online supplements, resource guides, industry research and conferences that bring together international audiences to network and discuss leading-edge strategy and best practices in the industry. MediaTec partners with recognized industry experts and provides thought-provoking feature articles, news, opinions and insights through its award-winning publications, events and e-media. Each MediaTec product gives readers the business intelligence and knowledge they need to succeed in new and changing markets.