Internet Advertising Pioneer Rick Boyce Joins Monster as

MAYNARD, Mass. – April 5, 2010 – Monster.com®, the leading job matching engine and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW) today announced that Rick Boyce has joined the company as vice president of advertising sales.  An internet advertising pioneer and long-time industry veteran, Boyce will apply his considerable experience and passion for the business to drive results across Monster’s advertising business.  

“Rick is widely credited with leading the team that sold the first online ad,” said Rick Cotton, SVP/GM Global Advertising Sales for Monster.  “With his background in helping to establish the online advertising medium, Rick brings a level of innovation and experience that few people can match.  He will be a huge asset to both Monster’s advertisers and our internal team.  We’re fortunate to bring his pioneering spirit to Monster.”

Prior to joining Monster, Boyce was the SVP of business development for Rooftop Media.  Boyce is best known for his work as the founding sales director at Wired Digital, the web companion to Wired magazine.  There he led the team that sold the first internet banner ads in 1994.  When Wired Digital was acquired by Lycos, Rick led ad sales there before becoming president and head of sales for IGN Entertainment.  Rick has also been an advisor and officer for numerous ad agencies and digital start-ups.

Rick has also been recognized by the industry as a true thought leader and was inducted to the Advertising Age Interactive Hall of Fame in 2000 and was a Board Member with the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) from its founding in 1996 until 2002. 

About Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), parent company of Monster, the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit http://www.monster.com/. More information about Monster Worldwide is available at http://www.about-monster.com.

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