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Integrated Media Cooperative
October 12, 2005

Integrated Media Cooperative Enters Partnership Agreement with Foster Reprints

Chicago, IL

The Integrated Media Cooperative announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Foster Reprints to provide reprint services for its members. Foster Reprints is a premier provider of reprint services including the printing of articles and ads, electronic copyright services and co-marketing of reprint services with publishers.

"We are delighted to add Foster Reprints as a preferred partner" Bill Walker CEO of IMC said "They are an important resource for our membership."

Michelle Wolfe, Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing of Foster Reprints said, "Our partnership with IMC will give us an opportunity to grow our business by developing closer relationships with IMC members and by working toward productivity efficiencies that would not be available if we engaged on an individual basis."

About Integrated Media Cooperative

The Integrated Media Cooperative was founded on March 15, 2005 with 10 founding members: Allured Publishing Corporation , Douglas Publishing, Dowden Health Media div. Lebhar- Freidman Inc., Edgell Communications , Farm Journal Media, Meister Media Worldwide, NTP Media, Inc. , Northstar Travel Media, LLC, Putman Media , Stamats Communications Inc. These companies represent more than 80 magazines, with a combined circulation of over 4 million and over $250 million in annual revenues. The Integrated Media Cooperative is dedicated to the preservation of independent small to medium-sized magazine publishing companies by providing opportunities to share of best practices, innovate through mutual efforts, and benefit financially through consolidation of volume purchasing. We will strive to reach these goals by collaborating with suppliers of goods and services offering them reduced competition, greater than average growth, reduced marketing costs, and open communication and information flow.

About FosteReprints

As the founder and leader in the reprint industry, FosteReprints handles all the reprint needs of today's busy publishers. FosteReprints specializes in assisting publications to generate additional revenue through reprint program development, reprint sales, marketing and consultation. FosteReprints operates a fully integrated, state-of-the-art printing facility. In addition to custom reprints, the company offers ePrints and a multitude of ancillary products designed to help the publishing industry grow. For more information, visit FosteReprints on the Web at www.fostereprints.com, or call (800) 382-0808.