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To: One Voice who wrote (3368)	6/9/1998 11:33:00 AM
From: maria	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 4783

News. . . . (BSNS WIRE) Packaging Plus' Subsidiary MANHATTAN CONCIERGE Unveils Its N Packaging Plus' Subsidiary MANHATTAN CONCIERGE Unveils Its New Web Site and Increased Revenues Business Editors PLAINVIEW, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 9,1998--Packaging Plus Services, Inc. (OTC BB:PKGP) announced that its subsidiary, MANHATTAN CONCIERGE, has unveiled its newly developed web site (http://www.manhattanconcierge.com. MANHATTAN CONCIERGE is a national provider of premium seats for national and international events such as Broadway and off-Broadway shows, concerts, sporting events, tours and restaurants. The company's motto is "ANY TICKET, ANY TIME, ANYWHERE". Michael Lepson, Director of Manhattan Concierge, stated, "Between our knowledgeable staff and industry contacts we are able to make the customers' evenings or weekends more enjoyable. MANHATTAN CONCIERGE is proud to offer availability of premium seating to what is currently the most difficult ticket in New York, The Lion King". Mr. Lepson added, "Revenue has increased dramatically with the introduction of the web site. In addition, through joint ventures and partnerships with entities such as Aladdin Travel, MBNA Bank and the Japanese Travel Bureau International, we are anticipating continued rapid revenue growth of $4,000,000 to $5,000,000 annually." MANHATTAN CONCIERGE also currently has over 9,000 members who pay an annual fee to receive updates on shows and events and exclusive rights for advance ticket sales. Furthermore, another Packaging Plus subsidiary, THE ASSOCIATION OF PACKAGERS AND CARRIERS (APAC) is presently testing direct phone lines to MANHATTAN CONCIERGE from selected APAC member locations nationwide. PKGP owns and operates several subsidiaries in the packaging and shipping businesses, including THE ASSOCIATION OF PACKAGERS AND CARRIERS (APAC), a nationwide association of independent postal/business service centers. The Association provides access to business services and logistically convenient and cost effective delivery of goods worldwide. PKGP's other subsidiaries are engaged in advertising and support services for that Association. --30--rc/ny* CONTACT: Investor Communications Company Washington DC (888) 702-7695 Chicago (800) 550-5165 iccinfo.com KEYWORD: NEW YORK INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT COMPUTERS/ELECTRONICS COMED INTERACTIVE/MULTIMEDIA/INTERNET PRODUCT Today's News On The Net - Business Wire's full file on the Internet with Hyperlinks to your home page. URL: businesswire.com * end of story *