October 17, 2000 - Spedia and About, Inc. Create Powerful New Ad Vehicle

August 15, 2000 - Spedia.com Contacts the FBI To Pursue Computer Crime Over the Internet

August 3, 2000 - Spedia Network Now Donates To Charitable Causes

July 31, 2000 - Spedia launches latest slick and loaded version of its SpediaBar, to coincide with company's relocation to a new facility in Oakland

July 13, 2000 - Spedia.com, Inc. Delivers Multiple Targeting Capabilities Around the Globe

June 13, 2000 - Spedia.com, Inc. Delivers Improved Payment Solution to Members with CompuBank's eCommPay

March 2, 2000 - Spedia.com Members Earn Over $2 Million in Three Months, Major Advertisers Join As Partners

January 12, 2000 - Spedia.com Now Offers "Get Paid To Play Games"

November 5, 1999 - Spedia.com Moves to Top 185 Site and Has 3% Market Reach, According to pcdataonline.com

October 4, 1999 - Spedia Pays $0.54/hour to Users, Some Poised to Make Over $200 a Month

August 21, 1999 - Spedia.com, Inc. Launches "Get Paid To Surf" Web Site

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October 17, 2000

Spedia and About, Inc. Create Powerful New Ad Vehicle

OAKLAND, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc., a leading provider of permission-based online marketing solutions, today announced that it has entered into a strategic marketing partnership with About, Inc., the world's seventh largest online property.

For more than a year, major advertisers and networks have used Spedia's own advertising delivery vehicle, the SpediaBar, to reach users. In turn, Spedia rewards its nearly 2 million members for running the SpediaBar on their screens as they browse the Internet.

About has now partnered with Spedia to create a private label ad delivery vehicle. The resulting About Bar and About Get Paid To Use The Net site, http://about.spedia.com, will be part of the About.com network, but will be administered by Spedia. All infrastructure, including ad serving and tracking on the bar, members accounts management, points accumulation, payment disbursement and customer service, will be handled by Spedia. Both companies will generate revenue by selling advertising on the Bar. In addition to increased impressions, About will also benefit from various loyalty solutions the Bar provides, such as advertiser ownership of splash pages that users land on as they open or close the Bar.

"We're very excited about our relationship with Spedia," said John Caplan, President Network Groups of About, Inc. "We've been looking for a partner who could not only help us grow our business, but give us the tools we need to provide outstanding customer service and additional benefits to our users. Spedia is the ideal company to provide us with the tools we need to enhance the online experience for all our users."

Spedia.com Technology Advantage
Spedia.com's technology can be outsourced by advertisers to more effectively target users, and by publishers to build loyalty among their existing user base. That technology's precise and personalized targeting capabilities, superior cheat prevention mechanisms, Flash- and Java-support, and comprehensive real-time reporting allow Spedia to be an Application Service Provider.

"Since Day One at Spedia we've worked extra hard to build a scalable ad serving
and technological infrastructure capable of handling high traffic," said Milen Panteleev, Spedia.com Executive Vice President. "And now, as we naturally expand into the B2B arena, our business partners can take full advantage of our technology."

About Spedia.com, Inc.
Spedia.com is a leading provider of permission-based online marketing solutions. Spedia offers advertisers precise targeting; private label ad delivery vehicles; accelerated, cost effective member acquisition; and opt-in e-mail campaigns. In September 2000, 100hot.com ranked Spedia.com as the eighth most popular web site in the world.

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August 15, 2000

Spedia.com Contacts the FBI To Pursue Computer Crime Over the Internet

OAKLAND, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc., after meeting with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), announced today that it has initiated legal action against a group of Internet abusers from China.

Over half a million libelous SPAM e-mails were sent to Spedia and its business partners in the past two days by a group of ex-Spedia members. Spedia immediately notified the FBI's San Francisco office, which has now initiated an investigation. Internet service providers in the US have already been notified and asked to block the IP addresses of the e-mail attack network. Further actions will also be taken, including contacting the respective embassies, local authorities in China, and the abusers' employers.

Spedia is "notorious" among individuals conducting computerized crimes for its stringent anti-hacking and anti-spam policies. As a result of this recent development, Spedia today announced plans to grow its vigilant anti-abuse units into a separate full-fledged department. "We take very seriously attempts to hurt our business and that of our partners", said Milen Panteleev, Spedia's Executive Vice President and co-founder. "The involvement of the FBI should send a message to potential abusers that tampering with the integrity of our company's service will result in severe legal actions."

The FBI has established comprehensive programs and initiatives dealing with computer crime. Detailed information is available at the FBI site (www.fbi.gov), especially on the National Infrastructure Protection Center page (www.nipc.gov). More information is also given at the home page of the FBI's Washington Field Office Infrastructure Protection and Computer Intrusion Squad (www.fbi.gov/programs/ipcis/index.htm), responsible for investigating unauthorized intrusions into major computer networks.

Today's news coincides with Spedia's recent move to number 8 (up from 11) in the ranking of the web's most popular sites in the world, according to 100hot (www.100hot.com/directory/100hot/).

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August 3, 2000

Spedia Network Now Donates To Charitable Causes

OAKLAND, Calif.

Spedia Network, the premier Internet permission-based marketing company, now allows its members to donate some of their earnings to charitable causes. Thousands of dollars have already been sent by Spedia to such causes.

Through the company's "Support Your Organization" program, over 1.5 million Spedia members may donate money to three associations. One is the National Kidney Foundation, which seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases. Then there is the American Brain Tumor Association, dedicated to eliminating brain tumors and advocating the investigation of innovative research and treatment approaches. Finally Spedia also supports the Christian Children's Fund, dedicated to improving the well-being of children in need.

"Being in essence a link between various parties, the Spedia Network now brings charitable causes into the equation that has so far only included advertisers and users, " says J. Bruce Stanley, Vice President, New Business Development at Spedia.

More information on Spedia's "Support Your Organization" progam is available on the company's web site, http://www.spedia.net

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July 31, 2000

Spedia launches latest slick and loaded version of its SpediaBar, to coincide with company's relocation to a new facility in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc., www.spedia.com, today launched its latest version 2.10 of the SpediaBar, the company's advanced ad delivery vehicle.

"The latest SpediaBar upgrade combines style with substance", said Milen Panteleev, the company's Executive Vice President. All 1.5 million Spedia members can now download the new "high-tech" SpediaBar, which boasts a completely redesigned graphical user interface, and is loaded with added-value features. These include a radio player, quick links to all money-making opportunities, and an LCD, pager-type panel that runs personalized system and promotional messages.

SpediaBar 2.10 also supports Flash-animated (Shockwave) banners. Coupled with SpediaBar's personalized precise targeting capabilities, this new feature is set to provide a "stickier" Internet experience, pleasing users as well as advertisers.

Advertisers will also be pleased to learn that Spedia has waged a full-scale war against hackers. SpediaBar 2.10 supports exceptionally sophisticated, AI-based, cheat-prevention mechanisms.

Yet another benefit to advertisers is the new SpediaBar's competitive targeting capabilities. SpediaBar 2.10 recognizes when users visit web sites of competitors or perform category keyword searches, and immediately displays relevant banners.

Says Panteleev, "Previous SpediaBar versions have already demonstrated Spedia's superior ad targeting capabilities. But this version is also a harbinger of our plans to become a leader in the Internet Assistant arena."

The latest SpediaBar upgrade coincides with Spedia Network's relocation to a new and much larger office location in Oakland. The new office space at the Airport Corporate Center in Oakland, which overlooks much of the Bay Area, is better suited to support Spedia's dramatic growth and to accommodate business partners.

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July 13, 2000

Spedia.com, Inc. Delivers Multiple Targeting Capabilities Around the Globe

BERKELEY, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc., www.spedia.com, a leading developer of Internet-based direct marketing and ad management solutions, today announced it has dramatically enhanced its targeting capabilities. Spedia now offers four types of targeting: geographic, demographic/psychographic, URL (when users visit competitors' sites) and personalized (addressing users by name).

Spedia provides exceptionally precise targeting, on a domestic and International basis. It is able to target by zip code, city, state, and country, reaching individuals - in their native language - around the world. This unique technology provides advertisers the ability to accurately target almost any segment of society.

In order to better serve the Advertising community, both domestically and internationally, we have recently opened an office in New York, and plan expansion to Hong Kong and Europe in the very near future.

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June 13, 2000

Spedia.com, Inc. Delivers Improved Payment Solution to Members with CompuBank's eCommPay

BERKELEY, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc, www.spedia.com, a leading developer of Internet-based direct marketing and ad management solutions, today announced it is now offering an improved method of payment to its members via CompuBankŪ. CompuBank, www.compubank.com, is rated the #1 Bank online by SmartMoney. Spedia.com is using CompuBank's online payment solution, eCommPay, to make payments electronically, increasing payment speed and efficiency.

Spedia members who would like to take advantage of this new direct deposit payment solution can sign up through the Spedia.com web site, www.spedia.com, and by opening an account with CompuBank, www.compubank.com, an OCC regulated and FDIC insured bank.

"In addition to the points our customers accrue for specific web-based activities, they will receive a bonus of 5,000 points for signing on for an account with CompuBank," explained J. Bruce Stanley, Vice President Sales & Marketing, from Spedia.com. "We are pleased to offer this additional benefit to our members. They will receive their payments electronically wired directly into their CompuBank account monthly when they accumulate over 10,000 points."

"Like Spedia.com, we are constantly looking for ways to use our technology platform to deliver innovative products and services," said Jonathan Lack, EVP of Marketing and Strategic Planning for CompuBank. "Teaming with Spedia.com brings CompuBank to the attention of Internet savvy consumers who can take advantage of our value proposition."

CompuBank provides a full range of depository products and value-added services including free checking, interest checking, savings, money market accounts, certificates of deposits, Visa check cards, direct deposit and transfers, free domestic wire services, online check re-order and free bill payment. CompuBank awards customers ClickMiles for new accounts, and CompuBank Visaâ Check Card qualified online and offline purchases redeemable for frequent flyer miles on seven airlines, as well as access to its eCommCenter virtual shops and services across the worldwide web.

About Compubank.com CompuBankŪ, www.compubank.com, is the #1 bank online according to Smart Money, earning top honors for Security, Account Information, Fees, and Extra Products and Services. Having developed its own banking platform, CompuBank has harnessed the power and speed of the Internet for the convenience and security of its customers.

CompuBank, FDIC insured, protects the confidentiality of transactions across the Internet with architecture that uses several layers of security technology. With an experienced management team drawn from the leaders in finance and the Internet, CompuBank has attracted blue chip investors and strategic partners --SOFTBANK Finance, GE Financial Assurance, The Goldman Sachs Group and Marsh & McLennan Capital.

About Spedia.com, Inc. Spedia.com, Inc., is a leading developer of Internet-based direct marketing and ad management solutions. The company matches the interests of advertisers and Internet users, creating mutually beneficial relationships. Spedia.com brings to advertisers newer, richer interaction with consumers, and to consumers a way to get paid for viewing 'relevant to their interests' advertising materials. The Spedia Network's "Get Paid to Use the Net" package provides compensation to their members for surfing the net, receiving emails, signing-up for programs, playing games, and for shopping online. Spedia members accumulate ad points and receive checks monthly.


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March 2, 2000

Spedia.com Members Earn Over $2 Million in Three Months, Major Advertisers Join As Partners

BERKELEY, Calif. (BUSINESS WIRE)

Privately owned Spedia.com, Inc., a leading permission-based direct marketing company, announced today a "milestone" in Membership Rewards. In the last three months, Spedia members earned over $2,000,000 as they were "paid to use the net"!

"Spedia has experienced remarkable growth" stated Bruce Stanley, Director of Business Development. "We are growing at a rate of over 20%-30% per month, and expect to continue at this rate for the foreseeable future."

Since the launch of its web site last August, the Company has generated the attention of major advertisers and Internet users from all over the world. Spedia brings to advertisers newer, richer interaction with consumers and to consumers a way to get paid for viewing and subscribing to "relevant to their interests" advertising materials. Spedia members can earn over $150 in just one hour by performing actions as desired by advertisers and $0.70 per hour for surfing the Internet.


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January 12, 2000

Spedia.com Now Offers "Get Paid To Play Games"

BERKELEY, Calif.

Spedia.com, Inc., an Internet-based Direct Marketing company and leading "Get Paid to Surf the Net" provider, announced today the expansion of its "Get Paid" suite of products. "Get Paid to Play Games" contains games of varying difficulty that Spedia members play to earn "free" points significantly boosting their cash earning ability. Several more games will be announced soon. "Online Shopping Assistant" offers Spedia members considerable savings opportunities through its well-established and expanding E-commerce channels.

In addition, Spedia has added a "Support Your Charitable Organization" segment allowing its vast membership to donate their Internet earnings to non-profit and charitable organizations.

These product line additions are a direct result of both membership interest and rapid company growth. Spedia.com will soon announce the addition of more segments to its suite of products in the coming months as it responds to the expanding needs of the Global Internet Community.


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November 5, 1999

Spedia.com Moves to Top 185 Site and Has 3% Market Reach, According to pcdataonline.com

BERKELEY, Calif.

Spedia.com, the leading "Get Paid to Surf the Net" provider, announced today its October payout rates. The Company will pay $7.90 per 1,000 ad points, which translates into $0.47/hour. The $0.07/hour drop in the payout rate since September is attributable mostly to the major hardware upgrade completed in October. As a result, Spedia is now well positioned to handle the increase in traffic and aggressively seek revenue improvement.

In October, the Company expended its "Get Paid" suit of products to include two new services "Get Paid to Receive Emails" and "Get Paid to Sign-up for Programs". Spedia.com is the first to offer a complete "Get Paid" package to the global Internet community. Spedia members have put their stamp of approval by actively subscribing to the "Get Paid" package.

For the month of October Spedia web site moved up in the Internet rankings, prepared by pcdataonline.com, to top 185 site. Now, the Company has a 3% market reach, or roughly 2 million users.


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October 4, 1999

Spedia Pays $0.54/hour to Users, Some Poised to Make Over $200 a Month

BERKELEY, Calif.

Spedia, the leading "get paid to surf the net" provider, announced today its September payout rates. The Company will pay $9.00 per 1,000 ad points, which translates into $0.54/hour. Spedia does not have any limitations on the number of hours its Spedia Bar can be active. As a result, some of its domestic and overseas members will receive well over $200 for the month of September.

The Company launched its suit of "get paid" products in August, and has generated the attention of Internet users from all over the world. Online advertisers are also starting to test Spedia's unique targeting capabilities. The company's servers support active network communication throughout the online session for controlled ad management. This allows Spedia to offer advertisers a way to target users with specific interests (visiting particular web sites) and/or located at specific geographic locations. As a result, members are not only getting paid to surf the net, but also receive relevant to their interests advertising information.

Spedia would like to thank its members for their support and loyalty.


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August 21, 1999

Spedia.com, Inc. Launches "Get Paid To Surf" Web Site

BERKELEY, Calif.

Privately owned Spedia.com, Inc., a leading developer and provider of Internet software solutions, announced today the launch of its new ad management web site, Spedia.com. The site attempts to match the interests of advertisers and Internet users.

The Company will pay its users for viewing ad banners of online advertisers. Spedia's servers will support active network communication throughout the online session for controlled ad management. This will allow Spedia to offer advertisers a way to target users with specific interests (visiting particular web sites) and/or located at specific geographic locations.

"Spedia is a unique web service that will enable every Internet user to get paid for viewing ad banners," said Boris Panteleev, Spedia.com, Inc. CEO. "We believe that Spedia.com represents the next generation of online ad management that adds value to both Internet users and online advertisers. Spedia brings to advertisers newer, richer interaction with consumers and to consumers a way to get paid for viewing more relevant to their interests advertising materials."

The Company plans to aggressively market the features of Spedia suit of products to the Internet community as well as to established online advertisers. Spedia.com, Inc. believes that Spedia will quickly gain recognition.