Miller is responsible for the strategic development and implementation of products across all KnightRidder.com sites. He is charged with developing the best suite of services and information to meet consumer needs, while also managing a portfolio of technology choices to take the Real Cities platform to a new level and create economies of scale across all Real Cities markets for KnightRidder.com and its partners.

Dan Finnigan, president of KnightRidder.com, said "Rohn brings a wealth of business and technology experience to KnightRidder.com, highlighted by eight solid years in the Internet space. As a recent executive of Collaborate and Ikonic, Rohn has provided strategic Internet consulting for top tier B2B and B2C companies such as Time Warner, Microsoft, IBM, HBO, Spiegel, Eddie Bauer, CMGI, WebTV and Sony Ventures. I've worked with Rohn earlier in my career, and we are fortunate to have such an outstanding talent joining our leadership team."

Miller has managed both creative and technical development teams of as many as 100 people per project, overseeing UNIX application designers, programming and systems integrators, information architects, graphic designers, production artists, writers, producers and editors.

"KnightRidder.com is both a pioneer and leader in the online media industry," Miller said. "It has taken a significant leadership position in providing local information and services on the Web, and we are determined to build on this position, streamlining and developing products that not just meet but exceed consumer needs. I¼m looking forward to working with this group of very talented and creative people."

At Ikonic, where he was a general partner and executive vice president, Miller led consulting teams for the development of Pathfinder for Time Warner, ParentTime for Time Warner Cable and Procter and Gamble, and @Hand for Pacific Bell. He managed development of Internet units and Web sites for Time Warner, Microsoft, Pacific Bell, IBM, Virgin Records, and more than 50 others, including creative, technical and strategic development.

About KnightRidder.com

KnightRidder.com, founder of the Real Cities network, is an Internet-centric business specializing in local information and services on the Web. The Internet subsidiary is responsible for all Knight Ridder Internet operations and consists of more than 400 Internet publishing professionals creating innovative online services and in-depth local content to help consumers make the most of their experiences on the Internet. The core of its interactive business includes city and regional destination Web sites, leading local online newspapers, vertical channels and directories, online shopping, entertainment and recreational sources, classified services, Internet access and archives.

Press contacts:

Cynthia Mallen Funnell

KnightRidder.com

Director of Public Relations

408-938-6076

cfunnell@knightridder.com

cfunnell@realcities.com

Maya Esparza

PRx, Inc. for KnightRidder.com

408-287-1700

maya_esparza@prxinc.com