AIDS Action Committee, Monster.com, and Mayor Menino Announce the Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston; Boston's First World-Class Triathlon Planned for Labor Day Weekend

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 27, 2001--The AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts, Monster.com(R), and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino today announced the creation of The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston, the first world-class triathlon to be held in downtown Boston. The event will take place on Sunday, September 2, 2001.

"The Monster Challenge is a perfect example of the types of public/private partnerships I have worked to promote throughout my administration," said Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. "This event will showcase our city, our clean harbor, and will benefit one of our outstanding non-profit organizations."

Monster.com, the leading global online careers site and flagship brand of TMP Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: TMPW), has signed an exclusive three-year deal to be the title sponsor of The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston. The deal was brokered by Global Strategies Group, a Boston-based sports marketing firm.

"The triathlon is a physically grueling event that challenges and dares athletes to `Never Settle', just as Monster.com challenges job seekers to never settle in their careers and in life," said Scott Betty, director of marketing. "We are always looking for unique and innovative ways to promote and brand Monster. The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston provides us with the opportunity to sponsor a world-class event, run by the most admirable of organizations, in the city that Monster calls home."

The Monster Challenge will be directed by Dave McGillivray, president of Dave McGillivary Sports Enterprises, Inc. McGillivray is the long-time race director of the Boston Marathon and has personally managed over 150 triathlons, including the 1998 Goodwill Games Triathlon and the 1990 Triathlon World Championships.

"As a former competitive triathlete and race director for some of the world's top events, it has been a long-time dream of mine to conduct a major triathlon in Boston," said McGillivray. The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston would not be possible without the support of Mayor Menino, the City of Boston, the Metropolitan District Commission, numerous other city and state agencies, as well as the efforts of the AIDS Action Committee and the generous financial support of Monster.com. I look forward to showing the world once again that Boston is a city that has the experience and expertise to produce world-class events."

The World Trade Center will serve as the official venue for The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston, hosting the swim, transition, and start/finish portions of the race. The bike will be conducted along the Charles River on Memorial Drive, while the run will take place throughout the Seaport District before finishing at the World Trade Center. An estimated 1,000 participants are expected to compete, including some of the world's most successful triathletes, such as three-time World Champion Karen Smyers of Lincoln, MA. The Monster Challenge will feature two distances - Olympic Distance for elite and experienced athletes (1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run) and Sprint Distance for age group competitors and relay teams (1/2 mile swim, 20K bike, 5K run).

Participants will be required to raise pledges in support of AIDS Action Committee. The requirement for individuals will be $500, while relay teams will be asked to raise $750. Money raised by The Monster Challenge: Tri-Boston will support AIDS Action in its mission to prevent new HIV infections in Massachusetts and to advocate and care for those already infected. According to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, there are nearly 13,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in the state and two new people are infected every day.

"At a time when fundraising for AIDS organizations has become increasingly difficult, we are incredibly lucky to have Monster.com make such a strong financial commitment to an event that not only raises money for AIDS Action but also raises awareness of the benefits of good health and fitness for all people, especially those affected by HIV and AIDS," said Larry Kessler, Executive Director of AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts.

About AIDS Action Committee

Founded in 1983, the AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts is New England's leading AIDS service, education and advocacy organization, providing free, confidential services to more than 2,200 men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS.

About Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises

DMSE (Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises) Inc., founded in 1981, is an event management company specializing in creating, marketing and producing mass participatory athletic events throughout the U.S. and abroad. DMSE, Inc. has also represented some of the world's finest endurance athletes including Dave Scott, Mike Pigg, Karen Smyers, Scott Molina, Jan Ripple and Erin Baker.

About Global Strategies Group

Global Strategies Group is a strategic consulting firm which specializes in sports and entertainment marketing. Since 1994, GSG has successfully created, implemented and marketed sponsorship programs for corporations, including John Hancock and Eddie Bauer, and sports properties such as USA Gymnastics and U.S. Ski & Snowboard.

About Monster.com

Monster.com, headquartered in Maynard, Mass., is the leading global careers website, recording over 26.9 million unique visits during the month of May 2001 according to independent research conducted by I/PRO. Monster.com connects the most progressive companies with the most qualified career-minded individuals, offering innovative technology and superior services that give them more control over the recruiting process. The Monster.com global network consists of local content and language sites in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Luxembourg, India, and Italy. More information about Monster.com is available at www.monster.com or by calling 1-800-MONSTER.

About TMP Worldwide

Founded in 1967, TMP Worldwide Inc., with more than 9,500 employees in 32 countries, is the online recruitment leader, the world's largest Recruitment Advertising agency network, and one of the world's largest Executive Search and Executive Selection agencies. TMP Worldwide, headquartered in New York, is also the world's largest Yellow Pages advertising agency and a provider of direct marketing services. The company's clients include more than 90 of the Fortune 100 and more than 480 of the Fortune 500 companies. In June 2001, TMP Worldwide was added to the S&P 500 Index. More information about TMP Worldwide is available at www.tmp.com.

Special Note: The above statements include forward-looking statements based on current management expectations. Factors that could cause future results to differ from these expectations include the following: risks associated with acquisitions, competition and seasonality. Additional factors are described in the company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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