American Media Inc. Names Laya Clark and Chris Scardino Executive Vice Presidents...

American Media Inc. Names Laya Clark and Chris Scardino Executive Vice
Presidents & Co-Publishing Directors of AMI's Enthusiast Group of Fitness
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NEW YORK, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- David J. Pecker, Chairman and CEO of
American Media Inc. (AMI), today announced that Laya Clark and Chris Scardino,
currently Group Publishers of Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers
magazines, have been named Executive Vice Presidents & Co-Publishing Directors
of the AMI Enthusiast Group. The Group includes the three publications, their
web sites, Mr. Olympia, and all other related events and brand extensions.

Mr. Pecker commented "Laya and Chris have exhibited outstanding leadership
qualities since AMI acquired the Weider titles in 2003. In their new role as
'brand champions," they will continue to be responsible for the advertising of
the magazines and web sites, as well as overseeing the marketing, public
relations and editorial direction the brands will take in the future."

Collectively, Muscle & Fitness, Flex and M&F Hers reach over 8 million readers
a month. They are the leading titles for serious fitness enthusiasts and
bodybuilders.

About American Media, Inc.
American Media, Inc. is the leading publisher of celebrity journalism and
health and fitness magazines in the U.S. These include Star, Shape, Men's
Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, and The National Enquirer. In
addition to print properties, AMI manages 14 different web sites. The company
also owns Distribution Services, Inc., the country's #1 in-store magazine
merchandising company.

SOURCE American Media Inc.

Richard Valvo, American Media, Inc., +1-212-744-2683