Jeff Giesea Named Top Innovator in Business Publishing

Media Business Magazine Recognizes President of Questex Subsidiary FierceMarkets

Newton, MA, May 30, 2008 - Jeff Giesea, President & founder of FierceMarkets (www.fiercemarkets.com), a subsidiary of Questex Media Group (www.questex.com), has been named a Top Innovator in Business Publishing in 2008 for his online accomplishments by BtoB Media Business Magazine.

The "Top Innovators" list is featured on the cover of this month’s issue of BtoB Media Business and will be celebrated at a special "Innovator Awards Luncheon" in Manhattan on Wednesday, June 4th. In its fifth year, the list aims to recognize innovative media executives from both large and small companies who have made strides the B2B media industry. Jeff was among three executives named in the "online" category. The full write-up is available at http://www.btobonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article? AID=/20080502/MEDIABUSINESS/870818135/1065/FREE.

It has been quite a year for Jeff. In January, FierceMarkets was acquired by Questex Media Group to help drive growth of digital revenues and capabilities. According to Questex Media Group President and CEO Kerry Gumas, "Jeff is a true innovator and we congratulate him in successfully bringing his unique talent, business vision and leadership to the establishment of FierceMarkets as a valuable B2B resource for its clients and customers."

About FierceMarkets

FierceMarkets is a leading B2B e-media company based in Washington, DC. The company provides information and marketing services to the Telecommunications, Life Sciences, Healthcare, IT, and Finance industries through its portfolio of e-mail newsletters, web sites, webinars, and live events. It is a subsidiary of Questex Media Group, Inc.