Kelly Hindley, USWeb/CKS, 801/328-1113
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USWeb/CKS Continues to Garner Industry Accolades, Top Rankings
Recognition Reinforces Company's Position as a Leader in Internet Professional Services
San Francisco - October 25, 1999 - USWeb/CKS (Nasdaq: USWB), the leader in Internet professional services, today announced that during the third quarter the company continued winning acclaim as a frontrunner in transforming business in the digital economy. From July to October of this year, USWeb/CKS was recognized numerous times by respected industry publications as a powerhouse among Internet companies.
"Extensive insight, experience and scale are the three characteristics that set us apart from competitors and enable us to deliver breakthrough e-business solutions for our clients," said Robert Shaw, CEO, USWeb/CKS. "The recognition we've earned during the past three months is further evidence of our company's momentum, the demand for the services we offer and the overall success of our clients."
Top rankings USWeb/CKS received in Q3 include:
- The Industry Standard magazine's
"Standard 100" list of the 100 most important
companies in the Internet economy. Within the
Standard 100, USWeb/CKS was named as one of the
top 10 "I-Builders" - companies providing Internet
strategy and development services.
- NewMedia magazine's list of the 100
companies most influential in the converging
fields of computers, communications and media.
The ranking is part of the publication's annual
"NewMedia 500" list.
- The number one position on both Advertising
Age and Adweek magazines' rosters of top
interactive marketing and advertising companies.
Advertising Age's "Interactive 100" and
Adweek's "Top 50 Interactive Agencies"
lists are based on estimated U.S. revenue.
- Sixth position on Internet World
magazine's IW50 list of the 50 largest Internet
pure-play companies, ranked by revenue.
- USA Today's "Internet 100" Index of companies representing the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. economy.
About USWeb/CKS
USWeb/CKS (Nasdaq: USWB) seeks to transform businesses in the digital economy and create sustainable market leadership for its clients. As a leading Internet professional services firm, USWeb/CKS has created a new standard for success in the digital economy - Time-to-Value. Time-to-Value means USWeb/CKS applies its extensive insight, experience and scale to deliver breakthrough results quickly. The Company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with more than 4,000 professionals in over 50 locations worldwide. Additional information about USWeb/CKS is available by calling 415/284-7070.