LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga., Oct. 17, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Network Communications, the leading publisher of targeted local media serving the real estate and home design markets, announced that it has acquired Atlanta Home Improvement magazine (AHIM), further solidifying its leadership role providing home design/improvement information to consumers around the country.
Atlanta Home Improvement magazine will continue to provide readers with unique ideas for remodeling, decorating, gardening and home maintenance. Almost all of the magazine's readers plan to improve their homes or gardens in the immediate future; therefore, editorial is geared to provide them with tips, as well as ideas to plan, hire for and complete their home-related projects.
"The addition of Atlanta Home Improvement magazine to Network Communications' impressive array of real estate and home design publications is another example of the implementation of our aggressive growth strategy, built on providing the most efficient new business lead generation techniques to the regional home improvement and remodeling industry," said Adam Japko, President, Network Communications' Home Design Division. "Atlanta Home Improvement extends our reach to a broad set of consumers with content designed for the homeowner that will embark on self-directed home improvement projects. The combination of Atlanta Home Improvement and Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles makes Network Communications the most effective publisher and marketing partner reaching the Atlanta home design, renovation and improvement sectors in the greater Atlanta market."
"Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, which for years has helped homeowners in Atlanta redesign and improve the interiors and exteriors of their homes, can only benefit from joining the Network Communications portfolio of publications," said Sherri Adair, Founder and Executive Publisher, Atlanta Home Improvement. "The staff of AHIM has built a strong foundation for providing home improvement consumers in Atlanta with ideas and resources for the home and garden. We believe this foundation, combined with expertise, insight, expanded resources and support from the Network Communications management team; will greatly benefit our readers and advertisers."
About Network Communications, Inc.
Network Communications, Inc. is the leading publisher of printed and online real estate information in North America. The company was acquired by Citigroup Venture Capital Equity Partners in January of 2005. Its magazines are read by over 12 million readers in over 500 markets and deliver more than one million leads to advertisers each month. Network Communications' assets, The Real Estate Book(r), Apartment Finder/Blue Book(tm), Mature Living Choices(r), CorporateChoices.com(r), Black's Guide(r), New Home Finder(r), Enclave(tm), Unique Homes(tm), Kansas City Homes & Gardens(tm), Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, Mountain Living, Log & Timber Style and To The Trade, include publications that millions of readers around the country turn to when looking for the latest information about the real estate and home design markets. Online magazine content can be accessed at www.livingchoices.com.