BW1249 FEB 23,1998 6:54 PACIFIC 09:54 EASTERN
( BW)(VIRTUAL-TECHNOLOGY)(VTCO) Virtual Technology
Corporation Announces Major Marketing Campaign on CNET Web Sites
Business Editors
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 1998--Virtual Technology Corporation
(OTC - VTCO - virtual-world.com),a premier technology reseller, announced today the
commencement of a major marketing campaign targeting CNET's (Nasdaq: CNWK) large, qualified
audience of computer users at COMPUTERS.COM (http://www.computers.com) and
GAMECENTER.COM (http://www.gamecenter.com). The campaign is aimed at building brand
awareness and market share for www.virtual-world.
VTC will occupy a premier "portal" position in each page of the Monitors section of
COMPUTERS.COM along with rotating ad banners throughout the COMPUTERS.COM and
GAMECENTER.COM web sites. Via direct links from the CNET web sites to the VTC secure
order sites, users will be able to review technology and make secure purchases directly from VTC
for same day shipping and distribution.
VTC ships all orders received by 5pm the same day from an inventory of over 42,000 sku's
available at regional warehouses strategically located around the USA and abroad. VTC guarantees
satisfaction and top caliber customer service, with FREE Shipping for most domestic orders.
Customers can access virtual-world.com 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through
home or office computers. Selection is made from very high performance, proprietary and brand
name products available at the very best prices. Detailed descriptions and photos are also available.
Customers may browse through an easy-to-navigate web site or use customized searches or inquire
direct via "800" service. Once a desired product is found, the customer puts it into an online
shopping cart. When shopping is complete the order is placed automatically through a secure on-line
payment system or by calling a 24hr, toll free order department. Customers are immediately notified
of the status of the order and the merchandise is shipped directly to the customer from the vendor
warehouses, passing the cost savings onto the customer.
CNET's COMPUTERS.COM and GAMECENTER.COM provide an excellent resource to all
Internet users and truly complement our strategy of becoming the premier source for Speed, Power
and Graphics on the Internet, said Kenneth Israel, Chief Virtual Officer of VTC.
Gregory Osberg, CNET's president of sales and marketing, stated, "CNET's sites provide a very
targeted and efficient environment for VTC's marketing efforts. We are very pleased that VTC's
www.virtual-world selected COMPUTERS.COM and GAMECENTER.COM to help achieve
their strategic goals and we are proud to introduce our users to their quality products and shopping
services."
About CNET
CNET: The Computer Network is at the leading edge of media companies, integrating television
programming with a network of sites on the World Wide Web. In both media, CNET provides
authoritative information on computers, the Internet and digital technologies. CNET's Web sites
combine breakthrough interactive technology with engaging content and design, and are widely
accepted as setting new standards for excellence in the medium. The company's television
programming, which airs on USA Network, the Sci-Fi Channel and in national syndication, reaches
an estimated weekly audience of over eight million viewers.
About Virtual Technology Corporation
Virtual Technology Corporation ( OTC: VTCO) is a publicly held Minnesota based company
with offices in Minneapolis, MN, incorporated since February 1996. VTC is an online retailer of
computer hardware and software products. Name brands such as Sony, Panasonic, Compaq,
Viewtronics, Hitachi, Fujitsu, ATI, STB, Matrox, Umax, CTX, Microsoft, IBM and most of the
leading brands are represented. The Company's strategy is to become the "Premier WWW Site for
Speed, Power and Graphics" through its innovative marketing strategy, depth of product selection,
competitive pricing and high-quality content.
At virtual-world.com, VTC provides secure online ordering, same day shipping,
customized searching, and purchase incentive programs such as the Frequent Buyers Club where
purchase credits may be redeemed for cash, trips or merchandise. Special pricing is available for
volume purchasers provided via secure passwords and special logon procedures. All products come
with a 30 day satisfaction or money back guarantee.
Virtual Technology Corporation
3100 W. Lake St., Suite 400, Minneapolis, MN, 55416 USA
Ph: (Toll Free) 888-982-6245............612-915-1122................. Fax: 612-915-1133
virtual-world.com
All trademarks and registered marks belong to their respective owners. Virtual-world, Virtual
Access, and VIPhone are trademarks of Virtual Technology Corporation. For additional information
contact Ken Israel at keni@vamail.com or 1-888-982-6245 or Herb Lanzet 212-687-0061.
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CONTACT: Virtual Technology, Minneapolis
U.S. Company Contact:
Ken Israel, 612/915-1122,
keni@vamail.com
or
IR Agency Contact:
H.L. Lanzet & Co.
Herb Lanzet, 212/687-0061
KEYWORD: MINNESOTA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: COMED COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS
INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET
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