Expatica expands to France with new look

Leading expatriate media company in Europe expands to France with new look based on feedback from readers

AMSTERDAM, 18 June 2001 – Expatica Communications, the leading expatriate media company in Europe, launched Expatica France earlier this month.

The fourth site launch, after Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, coincides with the unveiling of Expaticas new design, which features a fresher look with more news and clearer signposts to the most popular features. The new design is based on feedback from Expatica viewers who say they want more news.

We know our readers want local news, so we're putting it right at the heart of our new design. All Expaticas sites are updated throughout the day with the latest local stories," says Simon Payn, Editorial Director.

Graham Tearse, who joins Expatica as Editor of the French site, has more than 10 years' press and broadcast media experience. His credits include The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph, The Evening Standard, The Mail, The Express, BBC TV and radio, Sky News, and ITN.

Were delighted to have Graham on board. His extensive experience in international press and TV will ensure Expatica is the number one media for expatriate France," says Payn.

Expatica has more readers than any other expatriate publication and leads Europe as the largest media company of its kind. Expatica is gaining more viewers each month in Belgium and Germany. Page views doubled since February to 500,000 per month.

The addition of France not only brings us a large and vibrant expatriate community, but means we truly have European reach," says Bram Lebo, Managing Director.

About Expatica.com
Expatica is the top expatriate media in Europe - providing expatriates with information, interaction and a voice in their new communities. Expaticas mission is to break down barriers in a new country and lead the way to a great expatriate experience. Expatica can be found at www.expatica.com.

Since starting operations in January 2000, Expatica has coverages in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and France. The company also produces Expatica HR with PricewaterhouseCoopers, to help companies manage expatriates, and Expatica Jobs, a specialized job marketplace for top-level international positions.

For more information contact:
Effie Pow - Public Relations Manager
Tel: +31 20 888 4359
effie.pow@expatica.com   
Expatica Communications BV
Kruislaan 400, 1098 SM Amsterdam
Netherlands