Advanstar Medical Economics Healthcare Communications is a leader in the field of medical publishing and physician education providing integrated marketing solutions to the healthcare industry through its leading publications, internet sites, educational conferences, videos and print supplements, Cd-Roms and satellite communications. The company is a worldwide business information company serving specialized markets with high quality information resources and integrated marketing solutions. Advanstar has 115 business magazines and directories, 78 tradeshows and conferences, numerous Web sites and a wide range of print and electronic direct marketing, database and reference products and services. In addition to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, Advanstar serves targeted market sectors in the art, automotive, beauty, e-learning, call center, digital media, entertainment/marketing, fashion & apparel, manufacturing and processing, powersports, science, telecommunications and travel/hospitality industries. The company now has more than 1,400 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia.