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| a21, Inc. Board Names Vice Chairman Thomas V. Butta to President of a21 and CEO of SuperStock, its Subsidiary Jacksonville, FL—December 14, 2004—a21 (ATWO.OB), a leading provider of digital creative content for creative professionals, today announced that the Board has named Vice Chairman Thomas V. Butta President of a21 and CEO of its operating subsidiary, SuperStock. Butta, formerly Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer of a21, brings with him a proven record of brand building, scaling public companies and driving efficiencies throughout operational areas. Key organic growth initiatives for Butta at SuperStock include pursuing key channel relationships to distribute SuperStock images in multiple venues around the world and aggressively adding new content to SuperStock's offering while maintaining strict cost discipline. Butta, along with Haim Ariav, President of SuperStock, will continue to build and add new capabilities and features to the revamped SuperStock.com. "We are extremely pleased that an executive of Tom's caliber sees the potential of what we are building. It is clear that Tom has the skills, track record and vision to assume the helm as President of a21 and CEO of SuperStock," said Albert H. Pleus, Chairman and CEO of a21. "Tom brings to a21/SuperStock tremendous experience with two high-profile public companies, Red Hat, as Chief Marketing Officer, and PTC, as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, operational abilities as CEO of marketing firm FGI, Inc. and industry perspective from his years at Young & Rubicam and Hill Holliday. He is an enormous asset to our company." "I am convinced of a21/SuperStock's ability to help revolutionize the digital image industry," added Butta. "Creative professionals are looking for a viable alternative to distributing and acquiring creative content. Our impressive mix of content, service and technology combined with solid operating principles, powerful marketing and precision selling make a21/SuperStock a compelling choice. With many solid improvements already underway, we are focused on strengthening a21/SuperStock's presence in the digital image industry. I am thrilled to be in the position to guide, direct and manage our path to success." About a21 a21 (http://www.a21group.com) is a leading digital content marketplace for the professional creative community. Through SuperStock (http://www.superstock.com), a21 delivers high quality images and exceptional customer service. Together a21 and SuperStock provide a whole new level of image access to the best photographers, artists, photography agencies and customers in the business, offering a valuable and viable choice in the stock image industry.
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