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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$323.7M
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Advanstar Communications Inc. is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries. Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 147 events, 68 publications and directories, 267 electronic products and Web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enables Advanstar to ?Connect Our Customers With Theirs.? Advanstar has approximately 1,000 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America and Europe.

Chief Executive Officer
Joseph Loggia
Number of Employees 1,000
Contact Information

6200 Canoga Avenue

2nd Floor

Woodland Hills, California 91367

www.advanstar.c...

818-593-5000

NAICS Code : 516110

Recent Events

  • Investors Put $35 Million Into Marketing Firm

    9/29/09 - New Investment - View Story

  • Advanstar Communications Launches FindPharma.com

    9/16/09 - Product Announcement - View Story

  • MAGIC Names Warren VP, CMO

    8/28/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Marketing - View Story

  • SIX MORE BUSINESS MEDIA PUBLISHERS JOIN RANKS WITH BBN

    7/10/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

News & Analysis

advanstar communications and software - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Joseph Loggia Chief Executive Officer
Theodore S. Alpert Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Chris Demoulin Executive Vice President, Fashion & President, Magic International
Daniel M Phillips Executive Vice President, Powersports & Automotive
Eric I. Lisman Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
Georgiann DeCenzo Executive Vice President, Licensing, Market Development & Europe
Steve Morris Executive Vice President, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Science
Tony Calanca Executive Vice President, Exhibitions
David Esola Vice President & General Manager, Pharmaceutical & Science Group
Francis Heid Vice President, Media Operations
J Vaughn Vice President, Information Technology
Mike Alic Vice President, Electronic Media Group
Nancy Nugent Vice President, Human Resources
Shelbie O'Brien Vice President, Treasurer & Controller
Tracy Harris Vice President & General Manager, Powersports, Dealer, Trade
Ward Hewins Vice President, General Counsel
Jay Berfas Group Publisher
Helen Gardner European Managing Director
Lorelyn Eaves Director of Corporate Marketing
Marty Fiolka Editorial Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
James M. Alic Chairman
Douglas B. Fox Board of Directors
James A. Finkelstein Board of Directors
OhSang Kwon Board of Directors

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Chief Executive Officer Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Advanstar, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Magic, Inc. Chief Executive Officer Former
Magic International Ltd Chief Executive Officer Former
Magic, Inc. President Former
Magic International Ltd President Former
Financial Investigations Inc Manager Former

Ted Alpert has more than 20 years of management experience, having recently served as Chief Financial Officer of IPS Corporation, a leading manufacturing company owned by Fremont Partners. Previously, Ted held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at both Transtar Metal Holdings, Inc. and Centis Inc. He also served in various finance positions of increasing responsibility at Avery Dennison, Inc. after beginning his career in finance at Getty Oil Company.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Finance, Assistant Secretary Current

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Fashion & President, Magic International Current

Danny Phillips has served as Executive Vice President for Advanstar's Powersports & Automotive group since 2003 and has led the Company's aggressive growth efforts and numerous product launches in the Automotive Aftermarket, Off-Road and Motorcycle segments. Prior to leading the Company's Powersports & Automotive group, Mr. Phillips served as Executive Vice President of Advanstar's Technology group where he managed a portfolio of 23 publications, 35 Web sites and 17 trade shows and conferences located in the U.S., Hong Kong, Brazil and Europe. Mr. Phillips has been managing publications, events and electronic media in the Business Management, Financial, Telecommunications, IT and Auto sectors since 1984, holding management positions with EMAP, Thomson and Haymarket in the UK, before moving to the United States to join Advanstar in 1997. Prior to Advanstar, he won the UK's International Business Magazine of the Year Award with Communications International, and was responsible for launching the U.K.'s first weekly computer networking publication, Network Week and Europe's first telecommunications portal web site, totaltele.com.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Powersports & Automotive Current
America's Network Group Publisher Former

Eric Lisman has served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development at Advanstar since November 2001 and is responsible for development of the Company's product portfolio, including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic alliances. Mr. Lisman joined Advanstar in September 1998 as General Counsel and managed the legal affairs of the Company through February 2005. Mr. Lisman has successfully negotiated and completed the acquisition of more than 30 businesses and 10 divestiture transactions by Advanstar. He has more than 18 years experience in the media industry, having served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel for Cahners Publishing Company and Reed Exhibitions.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Corporate Development Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. General Counsel Current

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Licensing, Market Development & Europe Current
Market Development Inc. Vice President Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Licensing & Market Development Current

Steve Morris was named Executive Vice President of Advanstar's Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Science groups in June 2005. Mr. Morris joined the Company in January 2004 as Vice President of Market Development and successfully reorganized and transformed that group into a more customer-focused and efficient sales organization, which led to expanded growth opportunities and increased revenue. Prior to joining Advanstar, Mr. Morris served as Chief Operating Officer at Metro International Newspapers from 2002-2004 and as President and Chief Executive Officer of Profile Weekly Magazine from 1999-2002. A media veteran with more than 31 years in newspaper and magazine publishing, Mr. Morris has held senior level corporate management, sales and marketing positions with companies that include: Metro International, Harte-Hanks, The Los Angeles Daily News, Times Mirror and Knight-Ridder.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical & Science Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President Current
Market Development Group, Inc. Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Advanstar, Inc. Executive Vice President, Exhibitions Current
Siso Executive Vice President, Exhibitions Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Exhibitions Current
Siso Board of Directors Current
Reed Exhibitions Senior Vice President Former

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President & General Manager, Pharmaceutical & Science Group Current

Francis Heid has served as Vice President Media Operations for Advanstar Communications since June 1997. Mr. Heid has been instrumental in improving the Company's operating efficiencies in all areas of production, circulation, fulfillment, and Web operations. His circulation expertise was recognized by the industry in May 2003 when he was awarded the prestigious Angelo R. Venezian Award from the National Trade Circulation Foundation (NTCFI) for his achievements in B2B Circulation Management. He is also Chairman of ABM's (American Business Media) Circulation Committee and a member of the BPA International Board of Directors. Mr. Heid has been with the Company since 1987 and served as Corporate Circulation Director prior to being named to his current position.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Media Operations Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Plant Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Information Technology Current
Entertainment Partners Group Inc. Vice President, Operations Former
Pepperdine University M.B.A Former
Pepperdine University B.S., Computer Science Former

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Electronic Media Group Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. General Manager Former
Advanstar Communications Inc. Business Development Manager Former
Robertson, Stephens & Company Equity Research Analyst Former

Nancy Nugent was appointed as Advanstar's Vice President, Human Resources in September 2006. She is responsible for aligning employee needs with business objectives to create the optimal work environment for team development. Ms Nugent has extensive HR experience across the media, publishing and retail sectors. Prior to joining Advanstar, she served as Vice President, Human Resources of Gemstar TV Guide International, and Warner Bros. Studio Stores.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Current
Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Former
Warner Bros Inc. Vice President, Human Resources Former

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Treasurer & Controller Current
Advanstar, Inc. Vice President, Treasurer & Controller Current
Wausau Window & Wall Systems Inc Vice President, Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President & General Manager, Powersports, Dealer, Trade Current

Ward Hewins has served as Advanstar Vice President, General Counsel since February 2005 and is responsible for all the day-to-day legal functions for the Company. Mr. Hewins provides the business units with advice on matters including intellectual property issues, contract negotiation, editorial rights and FCC/FTC regulatory compliance. From July 2000 to February 2005, Mr. Hewins was Advanstar's Deputy General Counsel. Prior to joining Advanstar, Mr. Hewins served as Assistant General Counsel for Interactive Data Corporation from March 1998 to July 2000.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, General Counsel Current
Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott LLC Partner Former
Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & Mellott LLC Corporate Associate Former
Advanstar Communications Inc. Deputy General Counsel Former

Organization Position Status
Pharm Exec Europe Publisher Current
Pharmexec Publisher Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Group Publisher Current
New York University MA Former
Queens College Bachelor of Arts With Honors Former

Helen Gardner, Advanstar's European Managing Director, has more than 20 years experience in both publishing and events. Ms. Gardner was responsible for the successful reorganization of Advanstar's European operation in 2003, which helped drive growth in that region. Ms. Gardner has spearheaded the launch of new publications, conferences and electronic products and also accelerated the growth of the Brand Licensing London trade show. During her eight-year tenure at Advanstar she has been responsible for European and Australian conferences and exhibitions in the technology sector and management of the European marketing services operation. Ms. Gardner began her media career in 1985 with Reed Exhibitions, and has since worked across a number of industries within the media business industry including pharmaceutical, marketing, scientific, and electronics. She was responsible for exhibitions such as Nepcon Electronics, Interphex, FOLEO and Cable & Satellite. Ms. Gardner also has extensive international experience having managed a variety of events throughout Australia and Indonesia.

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. European Managing Director Current

Organization Position Status
Advanstar Communications Inc. Director of Corporate Marketing Current
Advanstar, Inc. Head Current
California Market Center Vice President of Marketing Former
Magic, Inc. Marketing Director Former
Livingreen Marketing Consultant Former

Organization Position Status
Dirt Sports Magazine Editorial Director Current
Off Road, Inc. Editorial Director Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Editorial Director Current
Dust Incorporated Associate Producer Current

Organization Position Status
Advanstar, Inc. Chairman of The Board Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Chairman Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Vice President, Chairman of the Board and Director Former
Reed Exhibition Companies Chairman Former

Management consultant and private investor. Mr. Fox is President and Chief Executive Officer of Renaissance Brands Ltd. and a director of Hunter Fan Company, The Vitamin Shoppe, Microban International, Totes International, Inc., Young America, Inc. and the Daily Racing Form. Previously he was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategy, Compaq Computer Corporation and Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Marketing, International Paper Co. He was first elected to the Company s Board of Directors in 2001 and is a Class II director. His term will expire in 2010.

Organization Position Status
Hunter Fan Company President Current
DRF Acquisitions, LLC President Current
Vitamin Shoppe President Current
Newsday, Inc. Chief Operating Officer Current
SV Investment Partners Operating Partner Current
Silicon Valley Internet Prtnrs Current
Microban International, Ltd. Director Current
Vita Quest International Inc. Director Current
Hunter Fan Company Director Current
Bowne & Co., Inc. Director Current
DRF Acquisitions, LLC Director Current
Oreck Corporation Director Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Vitamin Shoppe Director Current
Precisionir Board of Directors Current
Newsday, Inc. President Former
Landmark Communications, Inc. President Former
Compaq Computer Corporation Senior Vice President of Marketing and Strategy Former
Procter & Gamble Executive Former

Organization Position Status
News Communications, Inc. CEO Current
Marquis Who's Who, LLC President Current
Avista Capital Partners LLC Partner Current
Avista Capital Holdings Partner Current
Thompson Publishing Group Inc. Executive Chairman Current
Wide Open West Director Current
Advanstar Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
DB Capital Partners Partner Former
New York Law Journal Former
Wasserstein Perella Former
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC Chairman, Media Partners, Global Former
Global Media Partners Chairman Former
The Faculty Board of Directors Former
Legal Aid Society, Inc Board of Directors Former

OhSang Kwon has served as a Director since October 2000. Since July 2005, Mr. Kwon has been a Partner of Avista Capital Holdings, LP, a private equity firm, and also a Partner of MB Advisory Partners, LLC, which has been engaged by CSFB to provide consulting services with respect to DLJMB portfolio companies. From February 2000 to June 2005, he served as a Partner, Principal and Vice President of DLJ Merchant Banking, Inc. From May 1997 to February 2000, he was an Associate with DLJ Securities Corporation, and he became a Vice President of DLJ Securities Corporation in February 2000. From October 1996 to May 1997, he was an Associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell. Prior to that, he was a law clerk for the Hon. William C. Conner in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

Organization Position Status
DLJ Merchant Banking Partners partner Former
Davis Polk & Wardwell Associate Former
American Ref-Fuel Company Director Former
Columbia University Law School JD degree Former

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