THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO/LMG WIN AWARD FOR BEST CAMPUS WEB TOUR

CampusTours.com has awarded the "Four Star Tour Award" for the best on-line tour of college/university campuses. The University of Toledo (Toledo, Ohio) has won this award for its virtual campus tour developed by the Lauerer Markin Group Inc. (Maumee, Ohio).

Maumee, Ohio, Dec. 10, 2001 -The University of Toledo has been awarded the Four Star Tour Award" by CampusTours.com for its online campus tour developed by the Lauerer Markin Group Inc.

Many resources and creative ideas were put into the 'Virtual Campus Tour completed for The University of Toledo," said LMG President Ken Lauerer. For example, the tour contains audio from actual student tour guides, so the audience really gets a personal view of the university."

Other elements of this unique Web tour include 360-degree panoramic views, virtual reality, and a special feature that tracks progress through each visit. This tour can be accessed from The University of Toledos Web site at www.utoledo.edu.

This award confirms the success of the Web site, the first major part of a multi-programmed plan designed to increase student enrollment while enhancing growth and communication for The University of Toledo," added Lauerer. Weve continued to have great success in 'killer applications on the Web and will continue to build this strength."

LMG has produced an excellent tool for attracting new students and increasing interest in The University of Toledo," said Joe Brennan, UTs executive director of public relations and marketing. This comprehensive virtual tour demonstrates the rich opportunities for students, faculty, alumni, employees and parents. We think it puts us in the company of the best universities in the nation."

CampusTours rewards each recipient for outstanding online tours of their college/university. Visit their Web site, www.campustours.com, for more information.
Founded in 1872, The University of Toledo currently enrolls more than 20,000 students in some 140 academic programs. The institution offers associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral degree programs and is recognized as one of the nations leading metropolitan research universities.

Established more than 30 years ago, The Lauerer Markin Group Inc. is one of the largest full-service communications and strategic marketing counseling firms in the Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan area. LMG works with more than 25 clients in the Midwest and across the country. The company also operates LMG Direct, an inquiry fulfillment and direct mail service. For information about LMGs capabilities and services, visit www.lmgnet.com.