Next Inc. Secures Jeep Automotive Headwear License

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--Jan. 2, 20056, 2005--Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the sportswear and promotional products industry today announced a licensing agreement with Jeep(R), a division of DaimlerChrysler Corporation. The license will allow Next to develop, sell and ship licensed Jeep(R) brand headwear products to its customer base.

Bill Hensley, the Company's CEO stated, "The Jeep(R) license is another positive step to continue growing our license portfolio. We've been very pleased with our recent success in developing new customers within the vast U.S. automotive dealer network and with auto enthusiasts. With the exciting new product releases by Chrysler(R) of the Crossfire, 300, PT Cruiser Convertible and the all new Jeep Grand Cherokee, the loyal auto enthusiasts are looking for new and exciting branded products."

Chuck Thompson, CFO noted, "We are very pleased to be expanding our existing relationship with DaimlerChrysler Corp. This rapidly growing product line in conjunction with the previously announced Chrysler License agreement will assist us in achieving our goal to minimize the seasonal aspect of our college business and make more efficient use of our workforce, credit arrangements and other resources."

About Next Inc. http://www.nextinc.net

Next Inc. is a creative and innovative sales and marketing organization. Next Inc. designs, develops, markets, and distributes licensed and branded promotional products and imprinted sportswear primarily through major college and university, motor sports and other major promotional key licensing agreements. Next is one of the dominant companies in the highly fragmented licensed promotional products and imprinted sportswear industries.

The Chrysler brand, which is a registered trademark of DaimlerChrysler Corporation, has a history of manufacturing innovative and award winning products. The Chrysler brand is exclusively represented by The Joester Loria Group for all consumer licensed products.

The company has expanded its distribution to include e-commerce through which a significant amount of the Company's most popular licensed products is marketed. The most significant are, www.campustraditionsusa.com, www.rpmsportsusa.com, www.americanbiker.net and www.americanwildlifeusa.com.