MEDIA SERVICES ANNOUNCES INTERNET STRATEGIES PARTNERSHIP WITH VERIDEAN

Stamford, CT - February 9, 2007 - The Media Services Group, a leading provider of integrated publishing and event management software, and Veridean Technology Solutions, an internet strategies and solutions provider, recently announced a business partnership. Together the companies will provide a complete set of tools, integration services and strategic guidance to publishers seeking to expand and improve their online businesses.

"There are tremendous opportunities for publishers who effectively extend their businesses and brands online," explained Jeff Shine, President and CEO of The Media Services Group. "Together with Veridean, we are providing products and services that allow our customers to rethink and reposition their internet strategies by integrating their back-office systems with the web."

Using The Media Services Group's business applications and web interfaces, in conjunction with Veridean's web programming, content management tools and eMedia experience, publishers can expand their online businesses to include integrated e-commerce as well as customer self-service functions. Veridean also offers tools to integrate and repurpose editorial content to the web and deliver targeted online advertising.

"Our combined focus and expertise in the media industries creates a very strong value proposition for our customers and the market at large," stated Tom Jensen, former CTO of Penton Media and Co-Founder of Veridean Technology Solutions. "Together we provide all of the components and expertise necessary to help publishers embrace and capitalize on new Web 2.0 technologies and concepts."

ABOUT THE MEDIA SERVICES GROUP

Founded in 1985, The Media Services Group provides integrated software solutions and related services to publishing and event management businesses worldwide. Software modules include Book Publishing, Circulation Management, Directories Publishing, Membership Management, Advertising Management, Event and Conference Management. Offices in: Seattle, Santa Monica, Phoenix, Houston, Stamford, Toronto, London and São Paulo. More information online at http://www.msgl.com

ABOUT VERIDEAN TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

Founded in 2004, Veridean Technology Solutions provides Internet strategic planning, website development, e-commerce, content management and targeted online ad delivery solutions for media businesses. More information online at http://www.veridean.com