CareerBuilder.com Launches National ``A Better Job Awaits'' Tour; Forty-three Market Tour Reaches Out To American Workforce To Help Fill Growing Job Market

Business Wire, April 20, 2005

CHICAGO -- CareerBuilder.com, the U.S.'s largest online job network with more than 20 million unique visitors and over 600,000 jobs, has kicked off its national "A Better Job Awaits" mobile marketing tour in Chicago on April 14, 2005. The multi-faceted tour will bring CareerBuilder.com's award-winning job search directly to 43 markets with an informative and entertaining live brand experience at local events and metropolitan areas.

Job seekers can stop by for one-on-one demos on the DOs -- and the DON'Ts -- of Internet job hunting; insights on top jobs in their own backyard or across the country; expert advice on everything from resumes to interviews to salary negotiations; carnival-style games and prizes; and digital photos of them gracing the front page of newspapers such as the L.A. Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Indianapolis Star, and others.

The tour comes at an opportune time for job seekers with online indicators and market research pointing to a growing labor demand:

--75 percent of hiring managers surveyed said they will hire new employees in 2005.

--62 percent of hiring managers expect to recruit recent college graduates in 2005.

--44 percent of hiring managers plan to hire summer help in 2005.

"With the U.S. experiencing continued gains in job creation that is expected to carry over into the coming months, the tour vans are literally rolling in at the right time," said Richard Castellini, Vice President of Consumer Marketing. "The hands-on nature of the tour builds on CareerBuilder.com's strong presence in the local market as we provide qualified job seekers with the opportunity to connect with top employers in real time."

About CareerBuilder.com's "A Better Job Awaits 2005" tour

The CareerBuilder.com "A Better Job Awaits 2005" tour kicks off in Chicago on April 14, 2005 and will be visiting 43 markets across the nation. The tour will be on the road for six months, running April 2005-October 2005 and is expected to generate in excess of 20 million impressions over that time. Six customized branded Sprinter Vans with satellite Internet access, computer kiosks and special event set-ups will bring the CareerBuilder.com experience to local events and metropolitan locations nationwide.

About CareerBuilder.com

CareerBuilder.com is the nation's largest online job network with more than 20 million unique visitors and over 600,000 jobs. Owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE:GCI), Tribune Company (NYSE:TRB), and Knight Ridder, Inc. (NYSE:KRI), the company offers a vast online and print network to help jobseekers connect with employers. CareerBuilder.com powers the career centers for more than 550 partners that reach national, local, industry and niche audiences. These include more than 130 newspapers and leading portals such as America Online and MSN. More than 30,000 of the nation's top employers take advantage of CareerBuilder.com's easy job postings, 11 million-plus resumes, Diversity Channel and more. Millions of jobseekers visit the site every month to search for opportunities by industry, location, company and job type, sign up for automatic email job alerts, and get advice on job hunting and career management. For more information about CareerBuilder.com products and services, call 888-670-TEAM or visit http://www.CareerBuilder.com.

For all media inquiries and interview requests, contact: Jennifer Sullivan, Director, Corporate Communications, CareerBuilder.com, 773-527-1164, Jennifer.Sullivan@careerbuilder.com.