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Journal Register Company Completes Acquisition of The Saratogian

Journal Register Company announced the completion of its acquisition of The Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, NY, and a weekly newspaper, the Community News, serving Clifton Park, NY, from the Gannett Foundation, Arlington, VA. March 10, 1998

Magic Tree House Website Launches

The newest destination for the highly acclaimed Magic Tree House series is cyberspace, with the launch of the official Magic Tree House web site. March 9, 1998

Big Entertainment Announces Net Force Licensing Agreement

Big Entertainment, Inc. March 9, 1998

CitySearch Moves Into Three New Cities

CitySearch announced partnership arrangements with three major metropolitan news companies -- The Baltimore Sun, The Dallas Morning News and The San Diego Union-Tribune. March 9, 1998

Xoom Purchases Paralogic's ParaChat Network

XOOM, Inc. March 9, 1998

The Source to Produce First TV Series With Access Entertainment Network

The Source will launch its first TV series this summer in a co-production deal with Access Entertainment Network(SM), a new 24-hour cable channel debuting in 6 million homes. March 9, 1998

Harvey Entertainment and GT Publishing Unit of Good Times Entertainment Ink Deal

The Harvey Entertainment Company announced that it licensed GT Publishing Corporation, a subsidiary of Good Times Entertainment, Inc. March 6, 1998

Mysteries of the Bible Site Finds Flaws in Bible Codes

Many books are hitting the best sellers lists world-wide, claiming that prophetic messages are encoded in the Bible. March 6, 1998

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Launches Internet Magazine

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the first upscale hotel chain to develop programs specifically designed for women business travelers, has launched the Wyndham's Women on Their Way Web site, geared to this growing segment of the travel industry. March 6, 1998

Stereophile Guide to Home Theater Appoints Maureen C. Jenson as Editor At Large

Jeannie Kane, Publisher of Stereophile Guide to Home Theater, is announced the appointment of Maureen C. March 6, 1998

Taylor Made Website Launches Essay Contest

Golfers can win an all-expenses- paid vacation at a world-class resort this summer, as Taylor Made(R) Golf has launched its second annual essay contest that will send the winners to the Litchfield Beach & Golf Resort in Pawleys Island, South Carolina to play in the 12th Annual Taylor Made Father & Son World Invitational Golf Championship June 16-21, 1998. March 6, 1998

StockTrends' Online Investor Names Editor

The first magazine dedicated to the unique field of Internet and online investing, StockTrends' Online Investor, has named its editorial staff in preparation for the publication's launch in June of 1998. March 6, 1998

Ask Jeeves Service Launches Ask Jeeves For Kids

Unique search service Ask Jeeves has launched a new version this week just for kids. March 5, 1998

GWIN.net Announces New Online Services for Professionals

GWIN. March 5, 1998

IntellectualCapital.com Gets Political

IntellectualCapital. March 5, 1998

Survey Indicates Women Are Spending More Time Online

After running a month-long user survey with 1064 respondents, AltaVista Asiawide revealed some interesting findings. March 4, 1998

CME, Inc. Acquires CMEA Inc.

CME, Inc. March 4, 1998

Viner/Raffin Form New Millennium Entertainment

Michael Viner and Deborah Raffin have announced the formation of New Millennium Entertainment , a diversified production (film/TV) and publishing (hardcover/music) company, headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. March 4, 1998

IDG and Reed Business Information Form Alliance

International Data Group (IDG) announced it is forming an alliance with publishing giant Reed Business Information as marketing partner for Reed's Computer Weekly and Corporate Networks titles. March 4, 1998

New Grease Website Launched

GREASE! now has an official show website. March 3, 1998

EMI Christian Music Group Launches New Gospel Label

EMI Christian Music Group announced the formation of EMI Gospel, a new wholly-owned label, and the label's first signing - Lamar Campbell & Spirit of Praise. March 3, 1998

Rafe Needleman Joins The Red Herring as Editorial Director of Events

Herring Communications, publisher of The Red Herring, announced that Rafe Needleman, formerly the editor of CNET. March 3, 1998

Times Mirror Magazines Acquires InterZine Productions

Times Mirror Magazines announced the acquisition of InterZine Productions, Inc. March 3, 1998

Reed Elsevier Business Information Changes Name to Cahners Business Information

Reed Elsevier Business Information, a leading U. March 3, 1998

Acclaimed Computer Scientists Join Dr. Dobb's Journal

Dr. March 2, 1998