Why Sweat the Tech? Knowledgewebb Is a One-Stop Source for Improving Digital Media, Web 2.0 Skills to Open Up Career

BALTIMORE, MD, Jul 07 (MARKET WIRE) --
With a commitment to digital empowerment, Webbmedia Group today announced
the launch of Knowledgewebb, http://www.knowledgewebb.net, the first
all-in-one resource to help turn digital media and social networking
novices into more marketable digital mavens.

With just a click of a mouse, Knowledgewebb provides all the technology
training, tips, tools, expert help and community support to help even the
most techno-phobic reinvent, reinvigorate or save their careers.

"In today's difficult economy, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines
because of a lack of digital know-how," said Amy Webb, founder and
principal consultant with Webbmedia Group. "I started Knowledgewebb to
ensure that content creators -- which today is just about everyone -- know
how to use the latest online tools, techniques and systems to become more
marketable in a web 2.0 world. It's the easiest way to get rewired to be
rehired or reinvented."

Knowledgewebb, whose tagline is "Don't sweat the tech," is designed with
the digital newbie -- or even the technophobe -- in mind. All its content
is jargon-free, and everything on the site is tagged to make navigation
and search simple and fast. Members have regular access to experts in
areas like website design and web applications, search engine
optimization and social media tools who can provide digital hand-holding.
To learn more about Knowledgewebb, click here:
http://knowledgewebb.net/node/32#anchor-sitetour.

"I knew I wanted to start a business but had no idea how to create a blog
or website. I felt like I was in a black hole; it was all kind of scary,"
said Knowledgewebb beta tester Karen Butterfield, a 64-year-old Fairfield,
CT, resident, who is launching a women's coaching business. "Knowledgewebb
has given me a tremendous boost and motivation by providing me with the
tools I need to launch my business. It's taken the scary factor out."

Knowledgewebb experts have years of experience in traditional and new
media at major outlets such as National Public Radio, the Washington
Post, ABC News and CNN. Their depth and breadth of practical, actionable
media industry insights and grasp of next-generation information tools
gives Knowledgewebb members a significant advantage in today's talent
marketplace. To learn about the Knowledgewebb experts, click here:
http://knowledgewebb.net.

Knowledgewebb is the brainchild of Webb, who has 15 years' experience as a
journalist, publisher and consultant to major media organizations,
including Time Inc. Style & Entertainment Group (People, InStyle, etc),
ABC and NPR and many others. An expert working the intersection of media
and technology, Webb said she created the site to address the critical
learning and skill needs of people who have been displaced by the
economic tsunami.

"The traditional media world is being turned upside down, driven by
sweeping economic changes and the reality that millions now look to
emerging outlets for real-time news and information," said Jim Brady,
former executive editor & vice president at Washington Post-Newsweek
Interactive. "Knowledgewebb can help people from all types of backgrounds
open up new and exciting career and business opportunities."

Knowledgewebb members can access its many resources to create a number of
initiatives, including designing and launching a new website; sourcing,
recording and distributing a podcast; or creating a highly visible,
traffic-generating blog or audio-photo slideshow. The site also explains,
in very plain English, how to use mobile devices for content, how to use
Twitter, how to exploit Facebook, and more. Membership fees are priced to
make it as widely available as possible.

Site features include:

-- A special section on entrepreneurship for those looking to set up a
Web or new media business.

-- Learning resources such as worksheets and Tech Talk Q&As.

-- A continually refreshed "Did You Know" section pointing members toward
new content and resources as they become available.

-- A database of more than 150 interactive lessons on new media and
technology topics, including "Twitter for Publishing & Marketing,"
"Personal Blogging 101" and "How to Buy a Digital Camera." Members can
suggest new topics for inclusion.

-- Weekly live chat sessions with noted experts that cover subject areas
ranging from search engine marketing to audio editing and Internet security
along with ongoing email access to experts.

-- Informative webinars each week on topics like "Reinventing Yourself
for an Online World." There are also forums and communities so members can
interact and share ideas and insights.

Those who want to take their professional development a step further
can have one-on-one personal training sessions in the home or office, led
by Webbmedia Group consultants; the sessions are available at a discount
for Knowledgewebb members.

About Webbmedia Group

Webbmedia Group helps clients apply digital tools for use in online news
media. Its team of consultants helps companies adapt new technologies and
integrate digital tools to increase traffic, monetize content, launch new
products, train newsrooms and develop long-term strategies. WMG uses a
customized, research-driven approach with every client to ensure that each
project utilizes the very best technology available to achieve a company's
goals. Its extensive client list includes ABC News, Hearst, People.com and
Columbia University, Knight Foundation and more. For more information,
visit www.webbmediagroup.com and www.knowledgewebb.net

Media contact:
Wendy Marx
Marx Communications
203-445-2850
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Michael O'Brien
Marx Communications
203-377-4047
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