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December 10, 2004
Monster and Infinity Broadcasting Sign Strategic Marketing Agreement Creating Local Career Outreach Across 180 Stations Nationwide
Contact:
Kevin
Mullins
Monster
978-461-8751
Karen L. Mateo
Infinity
Broadcasting
212/846-7638
Relationship Extends
Monster's Local Presence through Radio Stations and Their Websites Across the
Country, Highlighting Featured Job Listings Specific to Each Market
Maynard, MA and New York, NY - December 10, 2004 -
Monster®,
the leading global online careers property and flagship brand of Monster
Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), and Infinity Broadcasting, one of the largest
major-market radio operators in the United States, today announced a long-term
strategic marketing agreement that includes a comprehensive career services
program on 180 Infinity radio stations nationwide.
The one-year agreement begins in December
and has both on-air and online components extending Monster's presence to radio
stations in 41 U.S.
markets, serving an estimated 70 million weekly listeners and online visitors.
Local jobs by area employers will be promoted to inspire
and motivate radio listeners to take advantage of local opportunities and
career enhancement tools on Monster.
Infinity stations will also provide customized on-air Monster messaging
featuring job listings from local employers specific to each market and job
search success stories will be rewarded with on-air recognition and
prizes.
Monster will also highlight
career enhancement tools and advice from Monster experts regarding a range of
topics, including resume writing tips and interview skills, via Infinity
stations nationwide.
"As we head into 2005, Monster will expand its efforts to
help job seekers and employers in local markets; and working with Infinity, a
leader in the radio medium, is an integral part of demonstrating how Monster
can be a careers resource at the local level, said Brad Baker, SVP, Product and
Marketing, Monster.
"Additionally,
entrepreneurs and small business owners are at the heart of the U.S. economy, and this agreement will
significantly elevate Monster's presence before them - enabling us to reach
more employers and workers across America than ever before."
The agreement also incorporates various online elements,
including advertising on Infinity radio station websites, as well as a
co-branded microsite for each station where site visitors can find links to
local job listings, search features and incentives.
"We are excited to develop this new relationship with
Monster, a leader in the online career category, and utilize our extensive
reach to consumers nationwide to convey their important message," said David
Goodman, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Infinity.
"Our stations will provide Monster with a
platform to generate a consistent marketing presence throughout the year and
allow us to provide targeted career advice and job opportunities to millions of
listeners in a localized and personal format."
About
Monster
Celebrating
its 10-year anniversary, Monster is the leading global online careers
property.
A division of Monster
Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST), Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job
seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard, Mass.,
Monster has 25 local language and content sites in 23 countries worldwide.
Monster is the official online career
management services sponsor of the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team.
More information is available at www.monster.com or by calling
1-800-MONSTER.
To learn more about
Monster's industry-leading employer products and services, please visit http://recruiter.monster.com.
About Infinity
Broadcasting
Infinity
Broadcasting is one of the largest major-market radio operators in the United States,
with stations covering the news, modern rock, oldies, country, FM talk, classic
rock and urban formats.
Infinity owns
184 radio stations, the majority of which are in the nation's top 50 markets
and reach more than 70 million listeners a week and is also home to 29 of the
country's leading sports franchises amongst the NFL, MLB, the NBA and NHL.
Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information
contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such
forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements
regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future
results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's
control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the
markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with
acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster
Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.
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Karen L. Mateo
Vice President, Communications
(212) 649 9639
Allison Mandara
Communications Coordinator
(212) 649 9606
Dana McClintock
Senior Vice President,
CBS Communications Group
(212) 975 1077
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