Monster Forms Strategic Marketing Relationship with Internet Broadcast

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    MAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--

    Agreement Deepens Monster's Local Reach through 57 IBS Affiliate News and Information Sites

    Monster(R), the leading global online careers property and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: MNST), today announced a strategic marketing agreement with Internet Broadcasting Systems (IBS), the largest online local television network. The agreement further demonstrates Monster's resolve to serve job seekers and employers in their local communities and includes an online presence on 57 local news affiliates nationwide in 52 markets, as well as television commercials in major markets nationwide.
    Under the terms of the agreement, Monster will power the career content pages for the education, technology, business, and family sections of IBS websites. Each site will be specially targeted to the local jobseeker and will include relevant employment listings, career enhancement tools and advice from Monster experts regarding a range of topics, such as resume writing tips and interview skills. Starting in January, IBS will promote the career pages through local television promotional spots. The co-branded television spots will include Monster messaging demonstrating the local benefits of Monster's offerings in each market. IBS will also promote the career content pages on the IBS websites through online advertisements.
    "Monster is committed to localizing the job search, and this agreement with IBS - the web's #1 local news provider - enables us to reach employers and job seekers within their own communities through targeted, market-based career resources," said Brad Baker, Chief Product and Marketing Officer, Monster. "The beginning of a new year is the perfect time for job seekers to find employment and for companies across the nation to hire new workers. Through IBS, Monster will be able to build strong relationships on the local level with both employers and job seekers."
    "We are excited to begin this new relationship with Monster, which will help our site visitors effectively manage their careers and find satisfying work within their communities," said Clayton Rose, Vice President - Business Development, IBS. "It is important to IBS that we provide our viewers with the highest quality career services - and our new agreement with Monster, the leading global online career site, enables us to do just that."

    About Monster

    Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Monster is the leading global online careers property. A division of Monster Worldwide (NASDAQ: MNST), Monster works for everyone by connecting quality job seekers at all levels with leading employers across all industries. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Maynard, Mass., Monster has 25 local language and content sites in 23 countries worldwide. More information is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading employer products and services, please visit http://recruiter.monster.com.

    About Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc.

    Internet Broadcasting Systems is the Web's #1 local news provider, operating local news and information sites with over 60 leading TV stations. IBS reaches all Top 10 US markets and 22 of the Top 25 markets, combing all television stations owned by NBC, Hearst, Cox, Washington Post Company, McGraw-Hill, and others. These top broadcasters use IBS web sites to serve their viewers trusted local news and information online. IBS provides advertisers a large, unduplicated, and highly attractive audience, primarily at-work. To learn more about the IBS network please visit http://www.ibsys.com.

    Special Note: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding Monster Worldwide, Inc.'s strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of Monster Worldwide's control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which Monster Worldwide operates, risks associated with acquisitions, competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in Monster Worldwide's Form 10-K and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.

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CONTACT: Monster Kevin Mullins, 978-461-8751 kevin.mullins@monster.com or Weber Shandwick Worldwide Kerry Parke, 617-520-7019 kparke@webershandwick.com

KEYWORD: MASSACHUSETTS INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ADVERTISING/MARKETING INTERNET E-COMMERCE MARKETING AGREEMENTS SOURCE: Monster

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