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The McGraw-Hill Companies to Present 2007 Media Summit New York

Posted on: Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 15:00 CDT

NEW YORK, Sept. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies announced plans to present the fourth annual Media Summit New York, to be held February 7-8, 2007. The Media Summit New York is the definitive international conference for media, entertainment and technology leaders. The event is presented by The McGraw-Hill Companies, co-sponsored by BusinessWeek and Standard & Poor's, and produced by Digital Hollywood. The event will occur at The McGraw-Hill Companies' headquarters, 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.

"With technological innovations occurring so rapidly, it's more important than ever that media companies stay abreast of new consumption habits, delivery systems, and advertising and marketing models, and the Media Summit provides a top forum for exploring these changes," said Glenn S. Goldberg, President of McGraw-Hill Information & Media. "Across our businesses, The McGraw-Hill Companies are constantly looking for ways to better serve the customers of today and tomorrow."

"The Media Summit New York has become one of the most important media conferences in the country because of its ability, year over year, to draw the top minds in media, entertainment, and technology," stated Victor Harwood, President of Digital Hollywood and Producer of the Media Summit. "The interaction among our panelists and attendees helps participants plan for their businesses' futures, with full awareness of emerging trends and their larger business implications," said Harwood.

The Media Summit New York attracts executives from a myriad of industries, including print and broadcast media; advertising and marketing; broadband, cable and wireless; news and entertainment; technology; and finance. A limited number of event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now available. Companies or individuals interested in participating in 2007 Media Summit New York can learn more about the event, view the agenda, and purchase tickets by visiting http://www.media-summit.com/

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6.0 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

About Digital Hollywood

Founded in 1990 by Victor Harwood, Digital Hollywood produces the leading trade conferences in the entertainment, media and technology industries. More than 15,000 top executives each year attend Digital Hollywood events, which include Digital Hollywood Los Angeles, Digital Hollywood Europe in London, Media Summit New York, Game Power and Mobile Entertainment at CES in Las Vegas, and Building Blocks in San Jose. Mr. Harwood is considered a principal authority on the convergence of the entertainment and technology industries, and coined the now ubiquitous expression "The Digital Revolution." For more information, visit http://www.digitalhollywood.com/.

The McGraw-Hill Companies

CONTACT: Patricia WalshMcGraw-Hill Information & Media+1-212-512-3364Victor HarwoodDigital Hollywood+1-212-352-9720

Web site: http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/http://www.digitalhollywood.com/http://www.media-summit.com/

Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall

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