THE "OPEN SMALL BUSINESS NETWORK" OF AMERICAN EXPRESS SPONSORS REAL SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE

First Online Program for Small Business Managers Supported By In-Program Video, Network Radio and Print

NEW YORK, August 2002 - On August 1, Studio One Networks launched Real Small Business, an Online program targeted at small business managers and owners. The program is presented exclusively by "OPEN Small Business Network" of American Express.

Real Small Business provides a complete resource for today's small businesses. The program is the first of its kind created for men and women managing small businesses. It is supported by multi-media convergence, including in-program video, network radio and print. Leading editors and contributors to the field host the program.

The program is formatted to engage professionals seeking practical information ranging from preparing a business plan to managing cash flow and adopting sound hiring practices. New topics are introduced each week.

Among the premier sites featuring the "OPEN Small Business Network" are TCFB (The Center for Business), Blinks.net, Construction Club, Blue Suit Mom, Totally Small Business, Small Business Georgia, Black Web Portal, Her Small Business, Techies.com and Tech Web.

Andrew Susman, CEO of Studio One Networks said, "Small business men and women are a vital part of financial fiber of this country, and always have been. The 'OPEN Small Business Network' is an information source created to help entrepreneurs in this competitive marketplace."

Digitas is the Agency for the "OPEN Small Business Network" of American Express.

Studio One Networks is the leading creator and syndicator of original programming on the Internet.