Würzburg, January 12, 2006

On January 1, 2006, Wolfgang W. Koestner (49) took over the position of Editor-in-Chief of Mobility & Business at Vogel Auto Medien, Würzburg. Previously, Ernst Haack, Managing Director of Vogel Auto Medien, had held this position on an interim basis in addition to his other responsibilities.

Wolfgang W. Koestner is a trained travel agent and completed further training as a tourism specialist (IHK) in 1994. He began his professional career as a PR and advertising manager and continued as a copywriter and direct marketing and PR consultant for advertising agencies and direct customers (including American Express, Deutsches Reisebüro, Stuttgart Airport, etc.). In 1991, he founded his own direct marketing agency. Since 2004, Wolfgang W. Koestner has worked as a concept developer and editor for "geschaeftsreisekontakt.de", an online platform and e-publication for the business travel market. In 2005, he developed both the general interest response magazine "erlebnis & genuss" and the online service "RiskCompass".

Ernst Haack, Managing Director of Vogel Auto Medien: "We are delighted to have found a highly qualified Editor-in-Chief for Mobility & Business in Mr. Koestner. His extensive experience in the area of modern business travel management and in the field of journalism will further promote the success of this title."

If you have any questions, please contact

Ernst Haack

Managing Director Vogel Auto Medien

97064 Würzburg

Phone +49 931 418-2116

Fax +49 931 418-2772

E-Mail: Ernst_Haack@vogel-automedien.de