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Communiqué Conferencing Expands Web Conferencing Offering With New PowerSlides Service
New Tool Helps Thayer Interactive Host More Efficient Client Presentations

Reston, VA, (August 12, 2002) Communiqué Conferencing (www.communiqueconferencing.com), a premiere phone and Web conferencing provider, today announced the addition of PowerSlides Internet conferencing service to its product offering.

PowerSlides allows the economical real-time sharing of web-based presentations and does not require any downloads or software installation. The service offers a cost-effective solution for remote client presentations, board and investor relations meetings. Integrated with Communiqué's audio conference services, PowerSlides can digitally record and store for playback from a corporate website. Pricing is very competitive at 21 cents per minute with no contract or setup fees.

Thayer Interactive Group (TIG), a leading provider of web presence management and online marketing provider for the lodging industry, is one of the first companies to use PowerSlides to conduct online presentations with prospective clients wishing to learn more about TIG's services. "PowerSlides has improved the quality and resulted in cost savings of our remote sales presentations," said Fred Malek, CEO of TIG, which is based in Washington, D.C. "We conduct online presentations with prospective customers several times a week, and this new tool allows us to effectively demonstrate our abilities without the time and expense of travel."

About Communiqué Conferencing
Communiqué Conferencing, Inc. provides premium Web and phone conferencing services to organizations worldwide, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Communiqué offers best-of-breed Web and phone conferencing technology that is fully integrated, easy-to-use and supported by world-class customer service available 24x7. For more information visit www.communiqueconferencing.com or call 1-866-332-2255.

About Thayer Interactive
TIG (www.thayerinteractive.com) services for the lodging industry include website management and design; Internet marketing; online advertising; contact database management; e-mail marketing; reporting; and account management. TIG clients include Hilton, Marriott and Sheraton hotels as well as family-owned, private hotels focused on expanding relationships within their local markets. TIG is the preferred provider of Internet marketing services and regional on-line advertising for 145 Doubletree Hotels worldwide.

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