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January 15, 2002  - CW Network Alliances Successful

The CW Network Alliance Proves Successful at Art Miami

Curiosity Works Inc. and its New York based mobile event team are successful in emphasize the importance of trade show alliances at Art Miami 2002.  On July 15, 2001, Advanstar Communications Inc. and Curiosity Works Inc. entered into an agreement that solidified the services of Curiosity Works to manage Art Miami’s event operations.

The incorporation of Curiosity Works’ event operations knowledge into Art Miami has allowed Advanstar’s management team to focus on the establishing Art Miami as the #1 international event serving the contemporary fine art market.

ART MIAMI 2002: SUCCESS BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

Art Miami 2002 -- held January 4-8 -- was enormously successful thanks to the unwavering support of more than 100 galleries from 24 countries and South Florida's energetic art community. Nearly 30,000 visitors to the 5-day event came from across the country, Latin America and throughout the region to demonstrate the importance of art in our daily lives. Against all expectations during this time of economic crisis, sales were abundant across all price ranges.

Thousands of elegant visitors, from foreign VIPs to local art lovers, descended upon Art Miami's opening night celebration in a show of unprecedented support. Red dots appeared on the walls throughout the hall early in the evening, and continued until the doors closed. Champagne and wine were flowing, as were good spirits, laughter and serious appreciation of art.

In addition to a stronger focus on direct marketing, the fair's increased attendance undoubtedly came from the most extensive press coverage in the show's history, from pre-show magazine and newspaper articles to on-site television and radio spots. Nearly 100 members of the international media attended Art Miami, ensuring even stronger post-show coverage than in previous years.

For more information visit www.art-miami.com

About Advanstar

Advanstar Communications Inc. is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high-quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 105 top business and professional publications, 87 exhibitions and conferences, numerous Web sites, and a wide range of direct marketing, database and reference products and services. Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in such industries as telecommunications, CRM/call center, e-commerce, retail, travel, hospitality, beauty, fashion, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing and processing. The company has more than 1,400 employees and currently operates from multiple offices North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.advanstar.com.

April 5, 2002 – Curiosity Works invests in Mobile Technology

Mobile Technology Enhances The Capabilities of Curiosity Works Mobile Event Team

Curiosity Works Inc. announces the integration of a customized network solution to help aid in CW’s pursuit to be the leading Mobile Event Management Team.

"Mobility starts with creating a working environment that is most beneficial to our clients," said Rick Rosalina, President.  With this thought in mind, Curiosity Works has developed a specialized network to communicate more efficiently called Central Communication Network Hub.

This network is supported by a web-enabled platform which permits its employees to conduct business from a mobile location anywhere in the world and never loose a day of production.  Additionally, clients are assured to receive the highest level of customer service and productivity during their show season.

“We look forward to utilizing our resources and mobile technology to better serve our clients," said Christine Kontra, Vice President and Technology Advisor for Curiosity Works.  “Our clients can be assured that we are committed to helping them grow their businesses."

October 15, 2002 – Cwmet.com launched

Curiosity Works Announces CWMET.com - Curiosity Works Mobile Event Team

Curiosity Works Inc. announces the creation of Curiosity Works Mobile Event Team online at http://www.cwmet.com.  The website offers Curiosity Works’ clients access to network partners, industry news and 24-7 client access to monitor workflow and project management. 

CWMET.com joins Curiosityworksinc.com and CuriosityNews.com as the foundation for Curiosity Works strategic initiative to open office in major US cities.  Curiosity Works maintains offices in New York and Cleveland and is on scheduled to open an office in Miami in early 2003 and Las Vegas in 2004.

“We built CWMET.com to provide our clients with a web-enabled platform to communicate with our mobile workforce, said Rick Rosalina, President of Curiosity Works.  The advantage of CWMET over traditional sites is its ability to provide our clients with 24hr client access, continual workflow, faster production time, file sharing and cooperative involvement.   All of these benefits result in superior event planning for our clients.”

Whether you are a show management group, contractor, exhibitor or attendee you will recognize instant benefits for utilizing the Curiosity Works’ Network.

Curiosity Works has created a mobile working environment that will open your eyes to proactive partnering.   Their network is an introduction of the new work force.