Auteo Media Announces Expansion of Executive Team

    SEATTLE--Sept. 4, 2001--Auteo Media, Inc. (OTCBB:AUTM), a leading provider of communication and development solutions for the automotive industry, today reported expansion of its Executive Management Team.
    Ron Clayton was promoted to serve as the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Steve Van Leeuwen will continue his roles as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
    "Promoting Ron as an executive manager will help prepare our company and provide leadership in this period of accelerated growth," stated Steve Van Leeuwen, Chief Executive Officer of Auteo Media. Mr. Clayton successfully founded and built NWCarnet into one of Washington's premier automotive software and web development companies before its acquisition by Auteo Media. He studied Accounting and Civil Engineering at Washington State University. "Ron's 15 years of operational management, IT development and Internet marketing is tailor made for the needs of Auteo Media," said Van Leeuwen.
    The Company has previously reported accelerated growth in revenues and gross profits. Additionally, it is experiencing greater acceptance of its new products from its existing customers. Steve Van Leeuwen will increase his responsibilities in areas of business development, acquisitions and shareholder relations, as Ron Clayton assumes Mr. Van Leeuwen's current operational and financial duties. "We are seeking to methodically move forward, building a company that not only dominates automotive communications on the West Coast but across the country," said Van Leeuwen.
    Auteo Media, Inc., is a recognized pioneer and innovator in the automotive information industry, offering powerful solutions based on a suite of e-business systems including digital data collection services, customer relationship management (CRM) applications, Web site development and hosting, and e-commerce applications tools. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Auteo (OTCBB:AUTM) develops and markets products, technologies, and services for the automotive dealer, their sales personnel and commerce departments markets along the West Coast. Since our beginnings in 1997, we have partnered with our clients to become a total communication solution for their sales and marketing teams so they may better serve customers like you. Visit www.auteo.com for current information.

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