Bedford Communications, Inc. Wins Two Eddie Awards

New York, NY - November 18, 2004 - Bedford Communications, Inc. is proud to announce that two of its leading titles received recognition at the 15th Annual Eddie Awards presented Monday, November 15, 2004 during the Celebration of Excellence Awards Gala that kicked off the Folio: New York Show. LAPTOP won silver in the Consumer Technology/Computing category and SURGE won silver in the Consumer Entertainment Under 250,000 category.

The Eddies were open to all magazines - consumer, business-to-business, associations and online. With hundreds of titles competing, the entrants were judged on the quality of their content and how the overall design and production supported their mission statement. The judges were a "Who's Who" of the industry's leading editors, publishers, and consultants. Their combined expertise ran the gamut from the largest consumer magazines to the smallest trade publications, both specialty and general interest.

"It is most flattering to receive awards whose judges are peers in your own industry. The breadth and scope of the categories of magazines considered for awards and the vibrance and vitality evidenced at the event demonstrate the incredible importance of the magazine medium to inform, inspire, and chronicle society. It is wonderful to be a part of it," says Publisher Ed Brown.

For more information on the awards, visit www.folioshow.com.

About LAPTOP
LAPTOP is the mobile technology authority. Every issue delivers in-depth product reviews, groundbreaking coverage of the latest wireless trends, easy-to-understand how-to advice, and insightful interviews with industry leaders. Cell phones, notebooks, PDAs, Wi-Fi, and projectors: LAPTOP's got it covered. LAPTOP premiered in 1991 and has since flourished to become Bedford Communications' flagship publication. LAPTOP is published 14 times per year. www.laptopmag.com

About SURGE
With over 145 million Americans of all races, genders, and social backgrounds spending their free time behind game controllers, a new portrait of the American gamer is emerging. SURGE is dedicated to exploring this movement with the intelligence and maturity it deserves. By providing in-depth, behind the scenes coverage and articulate, down-to-earth criticism on cultural trends for PC, console, and mobile gaming, SURGE is in a unique position to address the legitimacy of interactive entertainment for those who have grown up with the movement and for those interested in learning what all the rage is about. SURGE is published four times per year. www.surgemag.com

About Bedford Communications, Inc.
From business technology buyers and users to consumer enthusiasts and avid gamers, more than 1 million readers rely on Bedford Communications titles each month as their primary source for information. Bedford publishes LAPTOP, PC Upgrade, PC Upgrade's Learning Series, and SURGE. Each publication identifies the trends, products, and services their readers are most interested in, and through award-winning editorial, delivers the most compelling insight into each subject. Bedford Communications' publications are distributed worldwide, with headquarters in New York City. Additional information is available at www.bedfordcommunications.com