Applied Media Technologies Selected as Message On Hold Vendor by Straus-Frank

CARQUEST Distribution Center chose Applied Media Technologies Corp. to provide On-Hold Messaging.

CLEARWATER, FL / May 16, 2003: San Antonio, TX-based Straus-Frank Co., a CARQUEST Distribution Center, has recommended a TELADVANTAGE message on hold solution from Applied Media Technologies Corporation (AMTC) to its 122 company-owned and 237 independently-owned stores. Straus-Frank selected AMTCs iQueue digital player as the recommended player. The iQueue connects to store telephone systems and has no moving parts, playing music and messages from a removable flash memory stick.

Chesney Thomas, Straus-Franks marketing manager, said "AMTC was already working with other parts of the CARQUEST organization, so we felt comfortable that they could do a good job for us. Our stores find it appealing to be able to get messages on hold with no ongoing monthly or annual fees."

About AMTC:
Applied Media Technologies Corporation is a privately-held company founded in 1991. Based in Clearwater, Florida, it is a market leader in telephone on-hold" messaging systems, having pioneered the use of both CD and removable memory card technologies in on-hold" player equipment. It serves over 12,000 clients worldwide, including Adecco, Bally Total Fitness, Continental Airlines and Morgan Stanley. www.amtc.com

About Straus-Frank:
Straus-Frank Co. specializes in the distribution and sale of automotive replacement parts and accessories. It serves 122 company-owned and 237 independently-owned Carquest Auto Parts stores. http://www.straus-frank.com/

Contact:
Wendy Brown
Applied Media Technologies Corporation
(727)531-3105 x137
wbrown@amtc.com