Carl Rosendorf Joins Mascot Network Board of Directors.

Business/Technology Editors

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 10, 2000

Mascot Network Inc. (www.mascot.com), the leading provider of campus intranet communities, today announced it has named Carl Rosendorf to its board of directors. The appointment of Mr. Rosendorf further strengthens Mascot Network's expertise in Web and higher education market.

Mr. Rosendorf is the senior vice president for Barnes & Noble.com, where he is responsible for marketing, sales and business development.

Mr. Rosendorf had over 21 years of experience in the college bookstore marketplace. Most recently he was executive vice president for Barnes & Noble College bookstores, managing the buying, merchandising, and store design for the company's 350 campus bookstores. Previously Mr. Rosendorf was president of Follett/United college bookstores, a chain of 110 campus stores. During his career in the college bookstore market, Rosendorf was responsible for relationships with more than 450 college and university administrations, serving more than 3 million students nationwide.

Mr. Rosendorf also brings extensive Internet knowledge to the Mascot Network board. He has managed Web-based businesses for more than five years and was the president of the Cybersmith Cafe chain. In 1998 Adweek named him one of its "digital masters" for his distinguished marketing in the Internet space.

"We're very excited to add someone of Carl's caliber to the Mascot Network Board," said Jason Palmer, chief executive officer of Mascot Network. "As one of the true dot-com pioneers, he brings invaluable Web experience as well as an incredibly strong background in exclusive college franchises. His willingness to devote his time and talent to Mascot Network says a lot about the opportunity we're pursuing and his opinion about our strategy to meet that opportunity. We're delighted to have him on our team."

ABOUT MASCOT NETWORK

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., Mascot Network is the leading provider of campus intranet communities for colleges and universities. Mascot Network's comprehensive, campus-specific Web-based service helps students, faculty, and staff communicate and participate more fully in campus life, while helping colleges attract and retain students through enhanced technology services. Mascot Network is being deployed at fourteen schools, including Arizona State University, Providence College, Merrimack College and Springfield Technical Community College. For more information or to see a demonstration, visit www.mascot.com.

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