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CNBC'S Maria Bartiromo Disussion With Barry Diller, Chairman and CEO, USA Networks, Inc ADVISORY/BARRY DILLER, BOB WRIGHT, LEO HINDERY AND GORDON CRAWFO Business Wire November 27, 1998, 1:56 p.m. PT rd Address Tv's Changing Environment At 1998 Western Cable Show Assignment/News Writers ADVISORY...for Dec. 2 (Wednesday) --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CNBC'S Maria Bartiromo Moderates Disussion With Top Execs EVENT: General Session focusing on the state-of-the-business in media. 1998 has been a year of unprecedented growth in the cable industry where new players have emerged and old players are consolidation their positions. Cable's programming ratings are sky high, and cable technology -- video, voice and data -- is leading the race to supply customers with entertainment and information options. Discussing the current business landscape and where its headed into the next century are: Barry Diller, Chairman and CEO, USA Networks, Inc.; Bob Wright, President and CEO, NBC, Inc.; Leo J. Hindery, Jr. President, Tele-Communications, Inc.; and Gordon Crawford, Senior Vice President, Capital Research and Management Co. Moderating the panel will be CNBC Business Center Anchor Maria Bartiromo. Panel runs at the 31st annual 1998 Western Show, sponsored by the California Cable Television Association (CCTA). PLACE: The Anaheim Hilton Hotel, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, Calif. California Pavilion DATE/TIME: Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. NOTE TO EDITORS: Camera crews are invited to cover additional information on availability of participants. --30--SF/ph* CONTACT: P&P MediaWorks, Ltd. Paul Rodriguez or Joann Pittelli 301/206-5393 mppr@ix.netcom.com KEYWORD: CALIFORNIA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TRADESHOW ENTERTAINMENT ADVISORY