NEW YORK, NY, April 3, 2001 - TrendWatch Cahners announces the appointment of Gillian Lewis as its Study Director. In her new role, Lewis will oversee the major research projects for the recently acquired TrendWatch Reports, which provide data on the graphic arts, packaging, printing, design and publishing markets. Lewis, a member of the Cahners team for more than 12 years, most recently served as Director of Research for a diverse group of Cahners business publications in the entertainment, communications & media, electronic development and printing & publishing markets. "I look forward to the new challenges and opportunities that TrendWatch will bring," said Lewis. "I am excited at the prospect of working with Dr. Joe Webb and Jim Whittington, TrendWatch founding partners, on their established research. Together we will implement new data products, expanding the services we offer to clients." "I am pleased to have someone with Gillian's expertise, particularly in the areas of confidential and specialized services, join our TrendWatch team. We have ambitious growth and expansion plans to which her skills will be well applied, especially in the area of proprietary consulting services for the graphic arts markets" said Dr. Webb.