For Immediate Release	CONTACT:  Tami Gross TMG/212.750.5755 Tami@TMGpr.com

Lawrenceville, GA (October 24, 2006) – Network Communications, Inc. (NCI), the leading publisher and provider of printed and online real estate information and advertising in North America, today announced the launch of Long Beach Home Improvement Magazine, a new monthly publication and website debuting October 19th and providing homeowners in the Long Beach and South Bay areas with ideas for improving their home, as well as providing the resources to complete any home improvement project. The Home Improvement and Design division is the fastest growing area of the company, featuring publications in 4 markets with 3 more planned by the end of the year.

Long Beach Home Improvement Magazine currently has a circulation of 25,000, and is distributed at more than 600 different locations in the greater Long Beach/ South Bay area. The magazine and website feature articles on remodeling, decorating, gardening, and general home maintenance. Homeowners are able to gain insights and ideas, while being connected to local experts in the field.

"HomeImprovement is one of the youngest brands in the NCI portfolio, and one of the fastest growing segments of the business," says Andrew Witter, National Business Development Manager, Network Communications, Inc. “We are operating HomeImprovement titles successfully in Atlanta, Washington DC, and Dallas and are very excited about our entry into the Southern California market. Our company has a proven track record for producing quality products that connect advertisers to their most qualified prospects for the most efficient cost, and we look forward to expanding our footprint in the hottest home improvement markets throughout the country.”

Upcoming home improvement market launches include the Clearwater/ St. Petersburg, Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky, and Triangle North Carolina areas.

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, Apartment Finder / Blue Book, Mature Living Choices, Black’s Guide, New Home Finder, Enclave, Unique Homes, Kansas City Homes & Gardens, Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, Atlanta Home Improvement, At Home In Arkansas, Relocating in Las Vegas, Colorado Homes & Lifestyles, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, and Mountain Living, 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. More information about NCI can be found at www.nci.com.

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