1105 Media Acquires Three Events from National Trade Productions

Business Wire, Oct 8, 2007

High Profile Properties Join FOSE in Government Information Group

CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- 1105 Media, Inc., announced today it has acquired the GovSec, U.S. Law, and READY Conference and Exhibition series from National Trade Productions, Inc. These properties join the 1105 Government Information Group, which includes such recognized brands as FOSE, Federal Computer Week (FCW), Government Computer News (GCN), Washington Technology, Defense Systems, and Government Health IT. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"The Government Information Group already provides the largest and most comprehensive array of products and services to the public sector IT community," said Neal Vitale, President and CEO of 1105 Media, Inc. "The addition of the GovSec, U.S. Law, and READY shows further broaden and deepen our reach. We are excited about this acquisition, and look forward to continuing to offer these world-class educational and informational events to government executives."

"With 1105 Media's premier position in the government marketplace and superior media access to the government community, they are the perfect fit for the GovSec, U.S. Law, and Ready! events," Robert Harar, Chairman of National Trade Productions, Inc. stated. "1105 Media has the resources to ensure these wonderful shows reach greater levels of success and market penetration."

GovSec, the pre-eminent event for government security professionals, uniquely addresses the comprehensive and collective needs of federal, state, county, and local homeland security leaders. U.S. Law provides a venue for federal, state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers to come together and share information on the most effective tools, tactics, and training to combat emerging threats to our communities. READY, the emergency preparedness and response conference, offers today's first responders, emergency managers, and state and city officials the latest information and best practices in incident planning and emergency response. These properties join the other 1105 Government Information Group events, reporting to Vice President Events, Christina Condos.

"We are thrilled to welcome the GovSec, U.S. Law, and Ready team to 1105's Government Information Group," said Condos. "They have created an impressive series of events and we look forward to collaborating with them as well as adding their expertise to the other events in our portfolio."

Upcoming events for the 1105 Government Information Group include: Security 2007, November 7-8, Ronald Reagan Building, Washington, DC; Fall Government CIO Summit 2007, November 11-13, Pointe South Mountain Resort, Phoenix, AZ; CPM East, November 13-15, Gaylord Palms Resort, Orlando, FL; Green Computing Summit, December 5, JW Marriott, Washington, DC; FOSE, April 1-3, 2008, Washington DC Convention Center; GovSec, U.S. Law, and Ready!, April 23-24, 2008, Washington DC Convention Center; and CPM West, May 20-22, 2008, Las Vegas. In addition, the GCN Gala will be held October 24 at the Hilton and the Rising Star Awards 2007 will be presented December at the JW Marriott, both in Washington, DC.

Media investment bank, Berkery, Noyes & Co., LLC, initiated the transaction and acted as financial advisor on behalf of National Trade Productions, Inc.

About 1105 Government Information Group

1105 Government Information Group, a division of 1105 Media, is the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology market. The comprehensive portfolio of print, online, event, custom media, and research products distinctively serves the information needs of the government IT buying team - agency executives, program managers, IT managers and systems integrators - across all segments of federal, state and local government. Flagship brands include FOSE, Federal Computer Week (FCW), Government Computer News (GCN), Washington Technology, Defense Systems, and Government Health IT www.1105govinfo.com

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. www.1105media.com

About National Trade Productions, Inc.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary, National Trade Productions is a leader in the production, management, and marketing of trade expositions, conferences and special events. NTP has expertise in a variety of industries, including transportation, communications, health care, public works, information technology, education, manufacturing and engineering. NTP's creative division, Creative Solutions Group (CSG), offers associations, show organizers and corporation's leading edge strategy, design and creative services to complement NTP's legacy of marketing expertise.