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Tuesday, March 17th, 1998 The Penguin Group to Launch a Classical Music Label The Penguin Group announced plans to launch a new classical music label in conjunction with London Records and its sister labels, Philips, Deutsche Grammophon, and Verve all wholly-owned subsidiaries of the PolyGram entertainment group. Michael Lynton, Chairman and Chief Executive of the Penguin Group, said he hoped to see a launch of the new series before the end of the year, probably starting in the US and the UK. He commented "We said last year that building the value of the Penguin brand would be a priority. Books and classical music have a natural affinity, and we're delighted to be exploring the commercial potential of this link with the best names in the music business." Penguin Books is one of the world's foremost publishers of English-language consumer books, in both hardback and paperback. It owns a wide range of imprints and trademarks in addition to publishing in its own name, and also produces maps, audio books and other media products. The Penguin Group is a subsidiary of Pearson plc, the international media group. Upside Media Introduces Web-Based Daily Tech News Upside Media, Inc., announced the debut of Upside Today, a technology and financial news service, updated throughout the day. Edited by Senior Writer, Tish Williams, the new online publication is designed to be for high-tech movers and shakers looking to know "what's happening now" in technology. UpsideToday replaces Upside.com, which brought Upside magazine's brash commentary to the Web. UpsideToday features irreverent looks at Wall Street, the business news of the day and the key personalities who drive technology deals. "People who are serious about the technology business, or serious about technology stocks, need to know what is happening on an up-to-the-moment basis," said UpsideToday Publisher David Bunnell. "And it is tremendously fun and useful to get some perspective and attitude as well." Upside Media Inc., located at 2015 Pioneer Court, San Mateo, in the heart of Silicon Valley, is the publisher of Upside magazine, Upside Books, the coursey.com industry newsletter, and the producer of the Internet Showcase, Digital Livingroom, and Upside Summit conferences. Michael Pepe Named President of Business Information Group at Time Inc. Michael Pepe has been named President of the Business Information Group at Time Inc. The Business Information Group encompasses Time Inc.'s business and personal finance interests -- including Fortune, Money and Your Company magazines. Pepe has been serving in a similar capacity as Group Publisher since September 1993. In making the announcement Don Logan, Chairman and CEO of Time Inc., said, "With Fortune and Money each having achieved record levels of revenue and profitability in advertising and circulation in 1997, it's a particularly appropriate time to recognize the superb job Michael Pepe has done and to name him President of the Business Information Group." Pepe joined Time Inc. in 1986 as People Magazine's Director of Strategic Planning and Development. He became the magazine's Production Director in 1987, Promotion and Marketing Director in 1988, and was named General Manager of People in 1989. Pepe left People in 1992 to become Vice President, Marketing for Time Inc. Doug Fierro Named Group Publisher of PriMedia's Bridal Group Douglas Fierro has been named group publisher of PriMedia's Modern Bride magazine and Modern Bride Connection, its group of 14 regional bridal publications. Fierro had been publisher of Automobile magazine since October 1996; he joined PriMedia a year earlier as publisher of Chicago magazine. Prior to 1995 he was vice president of American Express Publishing, publisher of Food and Wine, associate publisher of Hippocrates and advertising director of Esquire. "Doug's leadership, experience and talent are huge. He has been very successful at both Chicago and Automobile, and I am delighted to be able to promote him to this new level of responsibility," commented Janice Grossman, executive vice president and president of Advertising and Marketing, PriMedia Consumer Magazines. PriMedia Inc. (previously K-III Communications) is a source of specialized information in targeted media (specialty magazines, trade magazines, consumer and business information) and education (classroom and workplace learning). Some key brands include Seventeen, New York, Chicago, Soap Opera Digest, Soup Opera Weekly, Channel One, Weekly Reader, Horticulture, World Almanac, Modern Bride and American Baby. New Multiplayer Online Games Website Launched GamesZone Ian Nairn, the visionary behind GamesZone enthused: "GamesZone is different from everything else on offer - and it's cool. Its appeal is universal - all ages and types of people are catered for. And this is no accident. We've talked to games players and suppliers from all over the world, and by listening to them we've created a service which will provide our users with a great, fun experience. It's a site with character. If it were a car it would definitely be the new VW beetle, timeless style and appeal with 21st century oomph under the bonnet! Retro Techno with attitude..." Users can register at the online registration pages at http://www.gameszone.net, where they can request a free CD-ROM containing the game client software. In order to play the games, users need to install the game launcher software and the game client for the chosen game from the CD. GamesZone charges pay as you play rates -- you can purchase play time by the hour, day or weekend. San Francisco-Area Publisher Announces Newspaper for School Construction Market Emlen Publications of San Rafael, Calif., announced the launch of School Construction News, a business newspaper for the building team of educational facilities. The publication will cover all the planning stages of educational facility construction, including budget approval, site selection and project bids. Targeted readership includes architects, construction companies, product suppliers, and school administrators involved in the planning of new schools and college facilities. The Marin County, Calif., company also publishes Correctional Building News, a business newspaper for the corrections market. 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