FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Canadian Neighbourhood Toy Stores Honour
Outset Media with Supplier of the Year Award
 
Victoria BC, February 7, 2005 – The Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada (NETS) has presented Victoria-based game-maker Outset Media with its “Supplier of the Year” Award.
 
NETS is a Canada-wide network of specialty toy retailers and suppliers who work collaboratively to provide superior service and value to Canadian families. NETS selects just one supplier every year for this award, from the dozens that supply independent Canadian toy stores.
 
David Manga, founder and president of Outset Media, accepted the award on behalf of the company last month in Toronto. “We are truly grateful that our Canadian retailers have chosen us for this award. We work very hard to provide our customers with quality products and unbelievable service. This recognition will inspire us to keep improving in everything we do,” said Manga, who has served on the board of NETS.
 
“We have been named the best supplier in all of Canada, even though we are located on an island in the Pacific. I have always believed that if we make great products and provide great service, we can overcome the challenge of being across the continent from most of our customers. Actually, our location has helped us to be more innovative and responsive,” said Manga.
 
Outset Media offers next day shipping, subsidized shipping to rural areas, extended business hours to accommodate customers coast-to-coast, and guaranteed sales, all of which are well beyond the industry norm. The company also has the best in-stock rate in the industry, at 99%.
 
Outset Media creates and distributes more than 200 board games, card games, and puzzles that help develop healthy minds in children and help provide healthy entertainment for families. More information is available at www.outsetmedia.com, or call toll free (877) 592-7374.
  
For more information contact:
Sherry Cournoyer, Public Relations