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To: sshia who wrote (1085)	5/14/1999 10:38:00 AM
From: LadyNada	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3517

On the Move FFAC and SKYS Ladynada

To: sshia who wrote (1085)	5/14/1999 11:00:00 AM
From: sshia	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 3517

Why SSMK will be a high flyer read this! SportsStar Marketing, Inc., a public company as of 1/2/98 (OTC BB: SSMK), is poised to become the national leader in assisting high school students acquire the funds to attend college. This $58 billion dollar a year industry includes athletic scholarships, fine arts scholarship and awards, Merit Awards for outstanding students, and financial assistance for families that qualify. SportsStar Marketing, Inc. operates the National College Recruiting Association (NCRA), a service that links high school students with college athletic scholarships and financial aid programs. SportsStar Marketing, Inc. acquired a license from Chartwell International, Inc., owner of NCRA and majority owner of SSMK, for the exclusive use, rights and interest of the NCRA name, franchise program, operating systems and technology, and BlueChip Illustrated magazine. NCRA is the nation's oldest and most respected scouting organization. The recruiting service is designed for both male and female athletes in all 48 potential high school sporting events. Variations of the program have been implemented to include drama, arts and music students. With over two million high school students interested in scholarships each year, SportsStar Marketing, Inc. and the NCRA franchise have a potential revenue base of over $1 billion. Corporate Mission: To assist high school students and student-athletes in preparing for and connecting with the college or university that will provide them with a scholarship or other financial aid to facilitate their attendance. Through the successful pursuit of this commitment we plan to make SportsStar Marketing the industry leader in all aspects of assistance to college-bound students. Industry Statistics $58 billion financial aid industry; $2 billion for athletic scholarships. $6 billion in financial aid goes untapped each year. 3.5 million new students enter high school each year. 6 million high school students participate in sports. 22,000 high schools nationwide. 70% of high school students desire to attend college. 20% of students cannot attend or remain in college due to lack of funding. For investors, it's the birth of a dynamic company headed by two of America's premier entrepreneurs. For college-bound students, it's a chance at a scholarship. The sole company moving to the forefront of the scholarship placement market is SportsStar Marketing, Inc. Key Investor Points: Strategic Alliance: SportsStar has retained a Fortune 100 financial institution to assist the Company in the areas of acquisitions, corporate finance, and licensing. Expansion Plans: SportsStar is negotiating to acquire several businesses with cross marketing ties which are profitable in their own right. In 1999, the Company's market and revenue stream is expected to surge in size. In April 1999, the Company completed its acquisition of College Bound Student Athletes, Inc. (CBSA, Inc.) positioning the combined companies as the dominant player in the industry. Media Focus: SportsStar entered into an agreement with Media Fund, Inc. and Media Capital Fund I, LLC to invest $5 million in media. (press release dated 1/5/99) This alliance will launch a major revenue expansion program in 1999. Dream Team:A team of seasoned experts are the driving forces behind SportsStar, its NCRA franchise program and College Bound Student Athletes, Inc. These seasoned experts are the driving forces behind SportsStar and its NCRA franchise program. A Decade of Growth: Baby boomers' kids comprise the largest student population in U.S. history. College enrollment is projected to surge through 2007. Last year, new college enrollment reached 1.8 million. Market Share: Of the $58 billion/year emerging market, less than 3% of the potential market is being served currently. There is no dominant industry player. Management is positioning to capture the majority of market share. Title IX requires women's college sports to receive the same number of scholarships as men's sports. This is a huge untapped market. It is estimated that 1 in 3 high school girls play varsity sports. Clear Playing Field: SportsStar's NCRA service is a nationwide athletic scholarship assistance program offering financial aid and scholarship placement guidance. The general academic (i.e. non-athletic) financial aid placement market offers huge growth potential. Revenue Sources Sale of NCRA franchises - $20,000 to $50,000 each. Profile Sales student's family purchases profile program for $995. Corporate Sponsors provide programs to students with special needs. Businesses provide services to employees as a benefit. Colleges outsource recruiting for quality students.