Madavor Media, LLC Announces Acquisition of Sports Titles from Ashton International Media, Inc.

BOSTON, MA - Madavor Media, LLC announced today the acquisition of International Figure Skating and Women's Basketball magazines and related assets from Ashton International Media, Inc. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

"These additional sports titles, added to our existing Volleyball title, give us a strong position in niche sports information for participants and fans. We believe the operating infrastructure we are building to support all these titles will allow us to sustain and enhance the leadership positions they enjoy in their respective markets," said Jeffrey C. Wolk, Chairman and CEO of Madavor.

Madavor Media, LLC is a market leading, rapidly growing enthusiast media company. With a strong base in sports, crafts and collectible, the company's media properties are each #1 in their respective markets. Through the company's core titles - International Figure Skating, Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Doll Reader, Teddy Bear and Friends and TeddyCrafts - Madavor supports the targeted marketing needs of its advertising and sponsorship partners. Madavor's print and electronic products offer unique ways to communicate with focused, enthusiastic consumers who are eager to learn more about products that support their interests.

Madavor is derived from the Sankskrit word "madavirya", meaning "the power of passion" or "the energy of enthusiasm".