DIADEMA, São Paulo, Brazil, August, 2008 – CEVA Logistics, one of the leading supply chain companies in the world, announced the appointment of Mario Escotero as Human Resources Director for CEVA Logistics South America.

Escotero will be responsible for the integration process of the Contract Logistics and Freight Management divisions in the continent. He has previously worked for Procter & Gamble, Novartis, EMS Pharmacist, Bunge and Bimbo Group.

With a degree in Psychology at Santo Amaro University and an MBA in Human Resources Management at USP – São Paulo University, Escotero will be responsible for managing more than 8,600 employees - 7,800 in Brazil and 850 in South America. “People are the heart of the success of CEVA’s integration and the Human Resources Management Department is responsible to promote and support this plan, encouraging the creation of a new culture and its assimilation” says the executive. “My expectation is to make the company’s values – Unity, Growth and Excellence - a daily experience to our employees to enable us to become the best logistics company to work for.”

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CurtCo Media to expand Robb Report global reach with launches in India, Spain and Singapore.

Newly Formed Partnerships Extend Luxury Lifestyle Monthly’s Brand Into World’s Most Affluent Homes and Fastest-Growing Economies.

NEW YORK (August, 2008) – CurtCo Media, publisher of international luxury lifestyle authority Robb Report and a family of magazines targeting the world’s most affluent readers, today announced plans to extend the brand’s global reach with the launches of editions based in India, Spain and Singapore.

The agreements mark the latest in a series of international expansions that includes previous launches in Russia, China and Turkey. These deals advance the company’s strategy to continue to develop an exclusive readership consisting of the wealthiest consumers in the world’s fastest growing economies, positioning the 32 year-old brand at the forefront of the well-documented rise in global wealth.

This international trend was detailed earlier this year by the Merrill Lynch/Capgemini 2008 World Wealth Report, which found that 10.1 million individuals worldwide held at least US$1 million in financial assets last year, a 6 percent increase over 2006.

Contributing to this increase were nations already addressed by the Robb Report international portfolio, including China, whose $1-million-plus demographic increased 20 percent during the 12-month period to 415,000 individuals, and Russia, whose figure jumped over 14 percent to 136,000 individuals. The newest editions of the Robb Report will reach the fastest-growing nation in the study, India, whose high net-worth segment rose 22 percent to 136,000 individuals; Indonesia, whose number increased 16 percent to 23,000; and Singapore, which boasts 77,000 individuals with $1 million or more, a 15 percent upsurge.

Scheduled to debut in the fall, Robb Report India unites CurtCo Media with India Today Group. Robb Report India will target the country’s most affluent readers, with a focus on luxury goods and services offered both internationally and in India. The publication will include existing Robb Report content, as well as information specifically for the Indian market.

“It is with great pleasure we announce this long-term partnership, at the perfect time in India’s rapidly growing luxury market,” said India Today Group Chairman Aroon Purie. “We look forward to adding this publication to our stable of market-leading brands, and to furthering our relationships with the wealthiest homes in India.”

Established in partnership with SpainMedia Magazines, Robb Report Spain will be the first edition of the magazine ever to be published in Spanish. Robb Report Spain will address the country’s most affluent readers with highly targeted distribution in high net-worth regions, including Madrid, Barcelona, Marbella and Valencia. The publication, which will be unveiled in the fall, will include existing Robb Report content, as well as content specifically crafted for the discerning Spanish marketplace.

“We look forward targeting the wealthiest readers in Spain with the number one brand in the global luxury marketplace” said SpainMedia Magazines President Andres Rodriguez. “We are excited to join Robb Report’s family of partners and continue its editorial prominence in and dedication to connoisseurship for the Spanish market.”

Through an agreement with Yellow Pages (Singapore) Limited, Robb Report Singapore will target Southeast Asia’s most affluent readers, with distribution in Singapore, as well as separate editions in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Brunei. Scheduled to debut in the fall, the titles will feature content from Robb Report as well as locally produced content.

“We are delighted to have CurtCo Robb Media as a partner. Robb Report defines global luxury lifestyle trends, and arrives at an opportune time in this region when growing affluence is becoming increasingly evident,” said Yellow Pages Singapore’s CEO Danny Chow.

This announcement “furthers our ability to deliver the wealthiest readers in the world to our marketing partners,” said CurtCo Media Senior Vice President and Group Publisher David Arnold. “Because luxury goods and services businesses need to reach these high net-worth homes, Robb Report’s efficiency in delivering this otherwise difficult-to-reach audience attests to the unique global position that we maintain. We look forward to extending the global reach of our brand.”

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Condé Nast Announces ABC figures Jan to June 2008 -

Increases for all titles and record-breaking circulations from VOGUE, EASY LIVING, VANITY FAIR and CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER.

VOGUE - Record Breaking ABC:

VOGUE delivers its 13th consecutive circulation increase with a record ABC total of 221,090. A record subscription file is posted, with a growth of 3% period on period. VOGUE remains the dominant magazine in the fashion and luxury market.

HOUSE & GARDEN:

HOUSE & GARDEN posts a new ABC figure of 142,511, an increase of 0.5% year on year, holding firm in its sector as it enters its sixty-first year in the marketplace.

TATLER:

As it approaches its 300th Anniversary, TATLER announces a new ABC of 90,128, up year on year.

THE WORLD OF INTERIORS:

With a new ABC total of 67,575, THE WORLD OF INTERIORS posts a fifth consecutive circulation rise, resulting in its highest circulation in 9 years. This is an increase of 2.9% year on year, and an increase in UK newsstand sales of 3.6% year on year.

GQ:

The market leading quality men’s monthly, GQ announces its 10th consecutive circulation increase with a new ABC total of 130,008. Reflecting an increase in sales of 1.7% year on year, GQ also posts a 10.2% increase in UK subscriptions year on year, a record subscription file for the magazine.

VANITY FAIR - Record Breaking ABC:

Announcing a new ABC total of 101,166 VANITY FAIR has increased its sales by 3% year on year and 1.8% period on period. This reflects an increase of 2% in UK actively purchased copies period on period.

CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER - Record Breaking ABC:

The twentieth consecutive circulation increase, CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER posts a new ABC total of 85,262. UK newsstand sales have risen by 5.2% period on period.

GLAMOUR:

GLAMOUR, the UK’s biggest-selling glossy monthly, retains the No 1 position in its sector with a new ABC total of 551,351, an increase of 4.8% in UK actively purchased copies year on year. This also reflects an 8.3% increase in UK subscription sales period on period, a record subs file for the magazine.

EASY LIVING - Record Breaking ABC:

Posting a new ABC total of 201,147, EASY LIVING has seen a 10.8% UK newsstand growth period on period.

Nicholas Coleridge, Managing Director of Condé Nast, comments “In an increasingly tough market, we’re delighted Condé Nast continues to buck the trend. We are proud of the outstanding performance of our high quality magazines - GLAMOUR and GQ continue to dominate their sectors, with strong growth from EASY LIVING as well as record-breaking results for VOGUE, EASY LIVING, VANITY FAIR and CONDÉ NAST TRAVELLER”.

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