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Garfinkle Joins a21 Board of Directors New York, NY – March 13, 2003 – a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), the digital business partner for top-tier photographers and photography agencies, announced today that Phil Garfinkle, Founder of PictureVision, has agreed to join the a21 Board of Directors. Previously, Garfinkle was an advisor to the company. Highly regarded in the technology and financial communities, in 1995, Garfinkle founded PictureVision, Inc., the pioneering online digital imaging company. Under Garfinkle's leadership, the Eastman Kodak Company acquired PictureVision in the late 1990s. "Over the past few months, Phil's contributions to a21 have been material and invaluable," stated Albert Pleus, Chairman of a21. "We look forward to Phil taking a more visible role in the Company as we continue advancing our business model." Garfinkle holds multiple patents in Internet photography and network multimedia object management and is a highly sought-after public speaker and leading commentator on the state of entrepreneurship and venture capital in America. "a21 has a highly refined business model. I look forward to continuing to work with a21 on the strategy, tactics and financing necessary to aggregate companies and leverage technology within the professional photography industry," said Garfinkle. In addition to Garfinkle, who will join the Board on or about April 15, 2003, the other a21 Directors are Luke Allen, President of C.R. Allen & Co., Tom Butta, Chief Marketing Officer of PTC, Vincent Butta, Vice Chairman of a21, and Albert Pleus, Chairman of a21. About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a technology and business service partner for high-end independent photographers and photography agencies. The Company facilitates image collection, value-added marketing and promotions, and provides a technology platform to improve image distribution and expand marketing opportunities. The a21 community helps top-tier photographers market and sell their best work to advertising and media buying companies. Contact a21, Inc. 415/284-2121 info@a21group.com The statements contained in this Press Release contain certain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding a21, Inc. expectations, intentions, strategies and beliefs regarding the future. All statements contained herein are based upon information available to a21, Inc. management as at the date hereof and actual results may vary based upon future events, both within and without the control of a21, Inc. management. # # #
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