Teresa Novak joins Telephony as West Coast Sales Manager

April 3, 2006 (Chicago, IL) -- Telephony magazine, the leading business-to-business publication for telecommunications service providers, is pleased to introduce Teresa Novak as the new Western regional sales manager. She joins Telephony after most recently working as an independent marketing and sales consultant within the high-tech industry. Novak has worked in the telecom industry since 1993, holding marketing positions within leading telecom equipment manufacturers such as Tellabs (formerly AFC) and Alcatel.

Novak is responsible for the West Coast territory for Telephony online and Telephony magazine, including Wireless Review (a technology-focused, eight-time yearly supplement examining critical wireless industry topics) and The INDEPENDENT (a six-time yearly supplement written for independent service providers that examines deployment strategies, operational practices and business trends). Novak brings more than 13 years of industry experience to her new role and is positioned to help leading telecom and high-tech companies achieve their marketing goals through online, print and event media.

"Novak’s agency and telecom vendor background make her an excellent marketing resource for Telephony clients,” said Mark Hickey, publisher of Telephony. “We're extremely pleased to have her extensive industry knowledge and experience available for our West Coast customers."

Novak began her career in communications on the agency side, holding account supervisory roles within leading communications agencies in Texas. Novak has worked for telecom companies in global network equipment manufacturing, including voice switching, data and multi-service switching, transport, access, optical componentry, etc. While at Tellabs, Novak lead re-branding initiatives and marketing communications efforts, addressing both internal and external audiences.

Teresa Novak, West Coast Regional Sales Manager
Cell:  415.328.9732, email: tnovak@prismb2b.com

About Telephony
Telephony is the leading publication for all communications service providers: new and incumbent, wireline and wireless. Telephony delivers insightful and thorough coverage of the news, technologies and business strategies driving the industry. Telephony keeps all of its subscribers up to date on telecommunications with various e-newsletters, including an internationally distributed Global Telephony e-newsletter; editorial Webcasts; and a dynamic Web site, www.telephonyonline.com. Telephony also produces an eight-time yearly wireless supplement, Wireless Review, and a six-time yearly supplement for independent service providers, The INDEPENDENT. For in-depth service provider news and more information on these award-winning editorial products, visit www.telephonyonline.com.

About Prism Business Media
Prism Business Media Inc. is a leader in business-to-business communication and information, connecting qualified buyers and sellers in 20 industry sectors. Prism's growing portfolio of market-leading brands spans 70 magazines, 150 e-newsletters, 17 industry trade shows and 500 rich data products. Each month, more than 3.3 million unique visitors utilize Prism Web sites and services. Prism Business Media is owned by U.S. Equity Partners II, an investment fund sponsored by Wasserstein & Co., LP, and by co-investors Highfields Capital Management and Lexington Partners. For additional information on the company and its businesses, visit www.prismb2b.com.