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| a21 Promotes Paul Ryall, Industry Veteran New York, NY – May 12, 2003 – a21, Inc. ("a21") (OTCBB: ATWO), the digital business partner for top-tier photographers and photography agencies, announced today that it has promoted Paul Ryall to the position of Senior Vice President, Marketing. "Paul's support and insight have been instrumental in helping a21 design its business model for the professional photography industry and addressing the critical nuances within it," stated Haim Ariav, President of a21. "His knowledge of both the domestic and international markets and input into building our strategy has been an important driver of our planning process. This promotion is well deserved." Ryall, former worldwide Market Research Manager at Corbis, has had a wide-ranging career in the image industry in the USA and UK starting in 1989 at the Hulton-Deutsch Collection in the UK. In 1994 he became co-founder and Managing Director of Range Pictures, representing Bettmann, UPI and Reuters images in the UK. After the acquisition of Range Pictures by Corbis in 1996, Ryall set up and managed the Sales and Marketing operation for Corbis in the UK, before moving to Seattle in 1997 to manage marketing for Corbis worldwide. An experienced industry professional and industry analyst, Ryall is excited by the company's vision. Ryall said, "The management team at a21 is excellent. They have a strong vision and are focused on success. I am personally looking forward to helping grow a company that can make a difference in this industry by empowering photographers and agencies and providing the customer with greater choice." a21 recently announced the signing of a Letter of Intent with SuperStock, Inc. and Nonstock, Inc., two highly recognized companies in the stock image industry. SuperStock (http://www.superstock.com), based in Jacksonville, FL, is estimated to be one of the top five US based companies leading the stock image industry, which includes publicly traded Getty Images and privately held Corbis. Nonstock (http://www.nonstock.com) is a New York City based agency specializing in high quality commercial and fine art photography. About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a 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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