The McGraw-Hill Companies to Present 2008 'Media Summit New York'

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The McGraw-Hill Companies announced plans to present the fifth annual Media Summit New York, to be held March 11-13, 2008. Media Summit New York is the definitive international conference for media, entertainment and technology leaders. The event is presented by The McGraw-Hill Companies, co-sponsored by BusinessWeek and Standard & Poor's, and produced by Digital Hollywood. The event will occur at The McGraw-Hill Companies' headquarters, 1221 Avenue of the Americas in Manhattan.

"The McGraw-Hill Companies is focusing on new media models that are dynamic, interactive and can be leveraged - all issues addressed at the Media Summit," said Glenn S. Goldberg, President of McGraw-Hill Information & Media. "We are proud to present this event for the fifth year, as the intersection of media, technology and entertainment engages our customers in discussions and business opportunities that are truly unique."

"In 2008, Media Summit New York will continue to provide the exceptional content that is our hallmark, focused on global media, technology innovation and the communications revolution," stated Victor Harwood, President of Digital Hollywood and Producer of the Media Summit. "As the issues affecting content, advertising and technology change, the Media Summit remains constant in its ability to provide a forum of true relevance for the industry's top minds," said Harwood.

The Media Summit New York attracts executives from a myriad of industries, including print and broadcast media; advertising and marketing; broadband, cable and wireless; news and entertainment; technology; and finance. A limited number of event sponsorship and exhibition opportunities are now available. Companies or individuals interested in participating in 2008 Media Summit New York can learn more about the event, view the agenda, and purchase tickets by visiting http://www.media-summit.com/.

About The McGraw-Hill Companies

Founded in 1888, The McGraw-Hill Companies is a leading global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands including Standard & Poor's, McGraw-Hill Education, BusinessWeek and J.D. Power and Associates. The Corporation has more than 280 offices in 40 countries. Sales in 2006 were $6.3 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

About Digital Hollywood

Founded in 1990 by Victor Harwood, Digital Hollywood produces the leading trade conferences in the entertainment, media and technology industries. More than 15,000 top executives each year attend Digital Hollywood events, which include Digital Hollywood Los Angeles; Digital Hollywood Europe in London; Media Summit New York; Game Power, Mobile Entertainment, and Reinventing Advertising at CES in Las Vegas, and Building Blocks in San Jose. Mr. Harwood is considered a principal authority on the convergence of the entertainment and technology industries, and coined the now ubiquitous expression "The Digital Revolution." For more information, visit http://www.digitalhollywood.com/.