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10/16/2007
CHATSWORTH, CA. October 16, 2007 -- 1105 Education Group, a division of 1105 Media Inc., announced today the appointment of Ellen Romanow as Associate Publisher of the business unit dedicated to serving the K-20 education technology community. Romanow will be responsible for sales and custom media across the growing division of print, online, and events. She will report to Wendy La Duke, Education Group Publisher.
"We are very excited to have a proven performer and seasoned leader like Ellen join our group," said La Duke. "The Education Group has grown tremendously, both organically and through acquisition, and Ellen's strong background and track record in publishing, sales, and marketing will help us continue to grow and build integrated, multimedia marketing solutions that meet the needs of educators as well as advertisers."
Most recently, Romanow was Managing Director, Custom Media for 1105. Prior to that, she ran her own company, Custom Content Solutions, which provided custom media consulting, sales, and implementation services to publishers. Romanow also has held management positions at CXO Media, an IDG company, Reed Business Information (formerly Cahners Publishing Company), and Ziff Davis.
"The education market is certainly one of the most interesting, dynamic, and progressive verticals, and one where technology has made a tremendous impact," said Romanow. "I'm excited to join this talented, experienced team of publishing professionals and be associated with such venerable titles as T.H.E. Journal and Campus Technology, which are leading the ed tech market."
About 1105 Education Group
1105 Education Group, a division of 1105 Media Inc., provides comprehensive information and analysis for K-20 education professionals who acquire and deploy technology to advance academic and administrative processes on campuses, in districts, and schools. The Education Group's integrated portfolio of print, online, events, and custom media includes monthly T.H.E. Journal and Campus Technology magazines, their respective websites and
eNewsletters; online properties EduHound and Education Plaza; FETC and Campus Technology conferences.
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.
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Kay Heitzman
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Campus Technology/T.H.E. Journal
1105 Media Inc.
818.734.1520 x 158
kheitzman@1105media.com
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