Stream57 Named As Preferred Webcasting Vendor for PennWell Publishing

The diversified global media and information publishing company PennWell Corporation has chosen Stream57 as their preferred provider of all webcasting and streaming media. PennWell executes hundreds of webcast events per year, embracing the emerging technology of streaming media to reach its readership. They deliver audio and video webcasts through its 45 business-to-business websites and e-newsletters, including topical seminars and training programs, reaching audiences around the world.

“Working with Stream57 gives us the opportunity to embrace cutting-edge media technology, furthering PennWell's position at the forefront of the publishing industry’s online offerings,” Mark E. Heimberg, PennWell Digital Media’s Director of Technical Strategy commented. “Stream57's audio and video webcasting platform offers a completely stable, secure and high-quality experience for our participants, while also demonstrating a true commitment to top-notch service and support. We are confident about Stream57's software and excited about what we will be able to create together.”

PennWell's first event with Stream57's webcasting platform took place in December for readers of Laser Focus World, a publication dedicated to the technology and applications of global photonics. Events featuring several of PennWell's imprints are already scheduled for the first quarter of 2009.