PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release

Contact
Regina Black Lennox
Director of Philanthropy & Corporate Citizenship
Progressive Business Publications (PBP)
376 Technology Drive
Malvern, PA 19355
610-865-6246

Date - May 8, 2008

Progressive Business Publications Proudly Announces the Inaugural Executive Editorial & Marketing Intern Program

PHILADELPHIA and MALVERN, PA – Progressive Business Publications (PBP) (www.pbp.com) proudly announces the inception of an executive intern program for rising college seniors based at its corporate headquarters in Malvern. The program, with its slogan “Real jobs, real experience,” exposes successful students to cutting-edge business practices and allows them to work side-by-side with industry leaders. Progressive Business Publications was founded in 1989 with a single publication. Today this diversified information provider has nine business units and is enjoying its 18th straight year of growth. Its b2b products are used by executives at almost every major corporation in the nation.

Top students from St. Joseph’s University and Gettysburg College will hone their writing skills and cultivate customer-focused research skills under the supervision of Editorial Director Pieter VanBennekom, the former international correspondent and head of United Press International. In addition, they’ll develop Web communication strategies working with John Walston, head of PBP’s highly successful new product line, Executive Reports (www.pbpexecutivereports.com). PBP Executive Reports produces in-depth whitepapers on major and timely topics, such as Form I-9 new hire compliance, new rules for wellness programs, cold-call selling, 1099 reporting, OSHA’s new personal protective equipment (PPE) payment rule and others.

Promising students from the University of Delaware, Penn State and Drexel will work with PBP’s key marketing executives to expand their marketing analysis skills and product development strategies for b2b products.

Ed Satell, Founder and CEO, stated: “We’re always in the business of developing people, and we know culture and ethics count. We believe in giving these bright young people the opportunity to experience the empowerment of real accountability. They’ll have the chance to stretch their skills and discover their strengths in a fast-paced work environment.”

The interns will participate twice weekly in PBP’s “Traditions” orientation program, designed to acclimate them to the various business units and culture. Throughout their employment they will also work together on a group project and will present their ideas to PBP’s executives at the conclusion of the summer.

Tom Schubert, CFO, said: We’re delighted to launch our intern program. ”This is a true win/win opportunity for the students and PBP. Real jobs and real experience will make a real difference for these young people.”