FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Williamstown, Mass. (November 14, 1996) - Tripod, Inc. (http://www.tripod.com), the Internet-focused media company providing practical information to young adults in transition from college to the real world, today announces regular appearances by CEO Bo Peabody and Editorial Director Josh Glenn during a new bi-weekly segment of CNNfn's IT'S ONLY MONEY (M-F 6-7 p.m. ET) called "News From the Front." The November 15 premiere of "News From the Front" features Bo Peabody, who leads viewers through Tripod's Website and other Internet services designed to offer young adults the tools they need to make key life decisions. The segment will be telecast live from CNNfn studios in New York City.

CNNfn's IT'S ONLY MONEY focuses on issues relevant to Generation X, with alternative viewpoints on business, features on young entrepreneurs, new technology stories and personal finance information for new investors. True to the network's slogan Business Unusual, IT'S ONLY MONEY hosts Beverly Schuch and John Defterios entertain while offering viewers news and information relevant to their personal and professional lives.

Tripod provides "Tools for Life" via electronic communities, print media and now television to 18 to 34 year-olds making the transition from the academic world to the working world. Tripod's central media property is the Tripod Website, located at http://www.tripod.com.

"'News from the Front' refers to the intersection of technology and the issues facing Generation X," notes Peabody. "The Web is a perfect medium for providing services to help Gen X-er's do everything from finding a job to establishing an online bank account, and CNNfn is the perfect place to make them aware of these services."

"Since both CNNfn.com and Tripod have been pioneers on the Web, it's natural for us to join forces to provide information for our viewers in a helpful and entertaining forum," said Howard Ross Patlis, producer of IT'S ONLY MONEY and the "News From the Front" segment. "Although geared to providing advice to 18-to-34 year olds, 'News From the Front' offers resources for people of all ages."

CNNfn is designed to be Business Unusual - 14 hours of business news coverage each weekday that's comprehensive and informative, but with humor and irreverence. CNNfn is the first digital non-linear network and the first network designed to launch on television and the Internet, with companion site CNNfn.com (http://www.cnnfn.com). CNNfn.com offers users up-to-the-minute business, financial and market news as well as personal finance information, in-depth coverage of the technology industry, business resources, stock quotes and links to other sites in the news.