MAYNARD, Mass. and BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – May 21, 2007 – Monster® and Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. today announced an online and print recruitment service alliance. The cornerstone of the relationship will be approximately 80 co-branded career and recruitment sites; collectively, the sites serve communities reached by 145 CHNI news publications that boast a cumulative circulation of more than one million subscribers. Monster is the leading global online careers and recruitment resource and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST). Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. (CNHI) is the parent company of 93 daily newspapers in the United States.
The relationship is designed to benefit anyone who is interested in managing their career – whether actively searching for a job or looking for ideas and tools to leverage in their day-to-day lives. People can benefit from a complete online solution offering a local focus with industry-leading search and match technology. In addition, they can build an online profile for a customized experience and can confidentially post their resume – all at no cost. Site visitors can seek out award-winning expert advice on a range of career-related topics and an array of tools including a resume builder and salary information center. Monster also offers a vast selection of jobs in every category as the leading online global careers site.
Since announcing its first alliance with Philadelphia Media Holdings in July 2006, Monster has forged agreements with media companies representing more than 200 news publications and eight television properties. Monster’s newspaper alliances reach a daily circulation of approximately 7 million readers, representing approximately 12 percent of the total circulation of daily newspapers in the United States. These relationships bring industry-leading recruitment services to local employers and consumers across the country.
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), parent company of Monster®, the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to bring people together to advance their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the NASDAQ 100. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at www.monsterworldwide.com.
About Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.
Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. (CNHI), formed in 1997, is the parent company for 93 daily newspapers in the United States. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. More information about CNHI is available at: http://www.cnhi.com/
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