PRIMEDIA Elects Christopher Fraser as General Counsel And Secretary

"We congratulate Chris on his well-deserved promotion and arepleased to have him in a position that brings additionalresponsibilities reflective of his hard work and long commitment tothe company," said Mr. Nelson, chairman, president, and CEO ofPRIMEDIA. "Chris has been instrumental in leading PRIMEDIA through itsevolution by providing outstanding counsel and guidance.

"We'd also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Beverly forher many years shaping and influencing the forward direction of thecompany as General Counsel. Beverly can now focus her efforts leadingthe exploration of a possible separation of our businesses, asannounced on October 24, 2005."

Prior to his election to the position of General Counsel andSecretary, Mr. Fraser held the title of Senior Vice President, Law. Inthis role, Mr. Fraser managed PRIMEDIA's legal department, includingvarious transactions regarding employment, securities and theprotection of intellectual property. Mr. Fraser began his career atPRIMEDIA in 1994 as assistant general counsel and served as deputygeneral counsel. Before joining PRIMEDIA, Mr. Fraser was an associateat Kay Collyer & Boose and Latham & Watkins. He is a graduate ofColumbia University's School of Law and Graduate School of Journalism,and the University of Notre Dame.

Mr. Fraser will retain his title of Senior Vice President.

Mr. Fraser added, "I very much appreciate the opportunity to leadthe talented legal staff at PRIMEDIA through what I believe will bethe company's greatest period of growth and success."

About PRIMEDIA

PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the UnitedStates. With 2004 revenue of $1.1 billion, its properties compriseover 135 brands that connect buyers and sellers through printpublications, websites, events, newsletters and video programs inthree market segments:

-- Enthusiast Media is the #1 special interest magazine publisher in the U.S. with more than 120 publications, 115 websites, 100 events, 10 TV programs, 340 branded products, and has such well-known brands as Motor Trend, Automobile, Creating Keepsakes, In-Fisherman, Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod, Snowboarder, Stereophile and Surfer.

-- Consumer Guides is the #1 publisher and distributor of free consumer guides in the U.S. with Apartment Guide, Auto Guide and New Home Guide, distributing free consumer publications through its proprietary distribution network, DistribuTech, in more than 49,000 locations.

-- Education includes Channel One, a proprietary network to secondary schools; Films Media Group, a leading source of educational videos; and Interactive Medical Network, a continuing medical education business.