Network World Continues To Be Honored With ASBPE and Tabbie Awards For Editorial Excellence

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. – August 16, 2004 –Network World, the leading Network IT media company, announced today that it received four regional and national editorial awards from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) and seven "Tabbie" awards for editorial excellence in a new competition sponsored by Trade, Association and Business Publications International (TABPI).

Network World received two bronze national awards from the ASBPE, as well as gold and bronze northeastern regional awards. Network World won national awards in the special supplement category for "The Federal Agenda: Top Priorities" and in the technical article category for "Spam in the Wild". The Federal Agenda: Top Priorities was recognized for its coverage of the 12% increase in the government's IT budget and the new level of accountability associated with it. Spam in the Wild provided the results of a test of 16 anti-spam products that were run on a production network during the month of June. Network World is a previous winner in the ASBPE competition of prior years. ASBPE recognizes editors who have developed top-quality editorial and design.

For the inaugural TABPI Tabbie competition, Network World garnered seven editorial awards from a field of almost 300 entries submitted by publishers from North America, Europe and Asia. Tabbie awards recognize design and editorial excellence in English-language business publications around the world. Network World received awards in seven of the 12 editorial categories.

American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE) 26th Annual Awards

Bronze National
Spam in the Wild
Sept. 15, 2003
Technical Article Category
http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/2003/0915spam.html

Bronze National
The Federal Agenda: Top Priorities
April 28, 2003
Special Supplement Category

Gold Regional
The Federal Agenda: Top Priorities
April 28, 2003
Special Supplement Category
http://www.nwfusion.com/download/0428agenda.pdf

Bronze Regional
Spam in the Wild
Sept. 15, 2003
Technical Article Category
Trade, Association and Business Publications International (TABPI ) Tabbie Awards

Top 25 Single Issues
Network World
Judged 8 in a category of 25
November 10, 2003
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/1110index.html

Silver
Network World
March 10, 2003
News Coverage Category

http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2003/0310index.html

Bronze
Benevolent Entanglement
Feb. 17, 2003
Focus/Profile Article Category
http://www.nwfusion.com/ee/2003/eeinnovator.html

'Net Buzz
When Patent Holders Attack and Mistaken Identity-Theft Figures
Mar. 31, 2003 issue and July 28, 2003
Regular Column Category
Sept. 29, 2003
Special Section Category

 

Spam in the Wild
Sept. 15, 2003
Technical Article Category
http://www.nwfusion.com/reviews/2003/0915spam.html

Honorable Mention
Inside a security audit
Oct. 20, 2003
Feature Article Category

About Network World
Network World, Inc., the Leader in Network Knowledge, empowers Network IT Executives through education, information and community. Network World, an IDG company, is the leading provider of news, analysis, reviews, events and education on information technology. Network World publishes the leading newsweekly, Network World, hosts the most active online community, Network World Fusion (http://www.nwfusion.com), and produces educational seminars and events worldwide. Network World's portfolio of strategic marketing programs provides marketing and agency professionals with the tools to generate high-quality leads, optimize marketing campaigns, and create new revenue opportunities.

About IDG
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media, research, and event company. A privately-held company, IDG publishes more than 300 magazines and newspapers including Bio-IT World, CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro, InfoWorld, Network World, and PC World. The company features the largest network of technology-specific Web sites with more than 400 around the world. IDG is also a leading producer of more than 170 computer-related events worldwide including LinuxWorld Conference & ExpoR, MacworldConference & ExpoR, DEMOR, and IDC Directions. IDC provides global market research and advice through offices in 50 countries. Company information is available at http://www.idg.com.

Barb Finer
PR Consultant, Corporate Marketing
NetworkWorld
Phone: 508-490-6623
bfiner@nww.com
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