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conjunction with Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. In April 2003, American
Demographics magazine identified Bob Witeck and Wes Combs as two of 25 experts
over the last 25 years who have made significant contributions to the fields
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March 10th Meeting to Designed to Foster Stronger Relationships
Between North Carolina's Government and Technology Industry Leaders

The North Carolina Technology Association (NCTA), the primary
voice of the information technology industry in North Carolina, today
announced that the Information Technology Roundtable (ITR) Committee
and the Government Affairs Committee will host a joint breakfast
meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2005 at the N.org

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in 10 (62%) GLB respondents report they frequently or occasionally watch
specialty cable networks (compared with 56% of heterosexuals) and 45 percent
report they frequently or occasionally watch premium (pay) cable networks
(compared with 37% of heterosexuals). The survey was
conducted online between March 8 and 14, 2005 by Harris Interactive(R), a
worldwide market research and consulting firm, in conjunction with
Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc. Rolling Stone)
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Occasionally 7 7 10
Seldom 10 10 18
Never 80 80 66
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with special interests
Frequently 5 5 4
Occasionally 14 13 24
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Never 58 59 44

Methodology
Harris Interactive(R) conducted the study online within the United States
between March 8 and 14, 2005, among a nationwide cross section of 2,630 adults
(aged 18 and over), of whom 177 self-identified as gay, lesbian, or bisexual
(GLB).

These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National
Council on Public Polls. EOE M/F/D/V
To become a member of the Harris Poll Online(SM) and be invited to
participate in future online surveys, visit http://www.

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RALEIGH, N. Vernon Malone, chairman of the Senate IT
Committee will join longtime NCTA supporter Rep. Joe Tolson in
addressing their committee's priorities for the 2005 session.nceita.

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Press Contacts:
Nancy Wong
Harris Interactive
585-214-7316

Kelly Gullo
Harris Interactive
585-214-7172

Bob Witeck
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887-0500 ext. The
breakfast will feature a number of Legislators from both the state
House and Senate Information Technology Committees. The mission of Thursday's breakfast is to foster
stronger relationships between key government and information
technology industry leaders.

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response from transgendered individuals, it is extremely difficult to draw
conclusions from the data captured.

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respondents (49%) state they frequently or occasionally read the alternative
press, one-quarter (27%) of heterosexual adults say they do.
"Gays, lesbians and bisexuals are as avid as ever about connecting to
television programming and publications that are directly relevant to their
lives, needs and tastes," said Bob Witeck, CEO of Witeck-Combs Communications. AOL, MSN, Yahoo!)
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For example , GLB adults (76%) frequently or occasionally watch basic
cable, compared with two-thirds (67%) of heterosexual adults. Likewise, three
in 10 (31%) GLB respondents say they frequently or occasionally listen to
independent and alternative radio stations, compared with one-quarter (25%) of
non-gay respondents. USA
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Never 39 39 27
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Cosmopolitan, Glamour)
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Occasionally 16 17 5
Seldom 20 19 33
Never 53 52 58
Women's fitness magazines
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sources of error in all polls or surveys that are probably more serious than
theoretical calculations of sampling error. They include refusals to be
interviewed (non -response), question wording and question order and weighting.
It is impossible to quantify the errors that may result from these factors. NCTA is the intersection of leadership and technology,
fueling the growth of North Carolina through Executive Engagement,
Public Affairs, and a Knowledge Workforce .

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The online survey also highlights preferences toward reading alternative
newspapers among GLB and heterosexual adults."
Expanding on what previous Harris Interactive studies have shown about GLB
Internet use, this survey indicates that two-thirds (66%) of GLB adults
frequently or occasionally visit mainstream online channels (compared with 57%
of heterosexual adults). ABC, CBS)
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remain interested in the consumer attitudes and characteristics of
transgendered individuals, for accuracy and consistency we distinguish sexual
orientation from gender identity.S.

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Y., According to a recent nationwide
online survey, the media consumption habits of gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB)
adults differ from those of their heterosexual counterparts - particularly
when it comes to cable television, alternative print media, online media and
magazines . More
than eight in 10 gay and non-gay adults alike say they frequently or
occasionally watch national and local broadcast channels.

TABLE 1
FREQUENCY OF WATCHING OR READING MEDIA
"How often do you read or watch each of the following?"

Base: All Adults

Total Heterosexual GLB
(n=2,630) (n=2,361) (n=177)
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Occasionally 26 25 39
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Never 6 6 3
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Occasionally 27 26 38
Seldom 16 15 18
Never 7 7 7
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newspapers
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Occasionally 20 19 25
Seldom 23 23 18
Never 49 50 33
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(e. Men's Health)
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Architectural Digest,
Elle D cor, Met Home)
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Gays also read web logs (or "blogs") more often than
their non-gay counterparts (27% of GLB adults versus 18% of heterosexual
adults frequently or occasionally seek out blogger websites). 28%) publications.g. Sen.

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"This research tells us they are looking beyond traditional mass media for
news and entertainment trends that intrigue them and, more importantly, that
also include them. 19%), the arts (16% vs.
Not surprisingly, there's virtually no distinction between gay and non-gay
viewing habits related to conventional broadcast television channels. HBO, Showtime , Cinemax)
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Seldom 17 17 23
Never 45 46 32
Mainstream radio
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Occasionally 28 29 26
Seldom 17 16 20
Never 21 21 14
Independent and alternative
radio
Frequently 8 8 17
Occasionally 17 17 14
Seldom 20 20 22
Never 54 55 47
Talk radio
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Occasionally 21 20 31
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Never 38 37 35
Lifestyle, home decorating and
design magazines (e.g.g. queried gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) self -identified respondents.

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application.novatris.

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NCTA is a not-for-profit membership-driven trade organization and
the primary voice of the information technologies industry in North
Carolina.

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Travel magazines (e.g. Figures for age , sex, race, education, region and income were weighted
where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the
population.

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subsidiaries: London-based HI Europe (http://www., and Cii Associates and is expected
to draw many NCTA members.

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Furthermore , GLB respondents are more likely to read specialty or niche
magazines than are heterosexual adults (15% GLB versus 4% heterosexuals
frequently or occasionally read them). Martha
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Never 49 49 45
Sports magazines (e.g.com), Tokyo-based Harris Interactive Japan,
through newly acquired WirthlinWorldwide, a Reston, Virginia-based research
and consultancy firm ranked 25th largest in the world, and through an
independent global network of affiliate market research companies. The
organization is dedicated to promoting and strengthening the
electronics , telecommunications, software, Internet and related
service industries through increased public awareness , and by
providing a forum to learn, educate, communicate, promote, network and
implement actions .

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Never 19 19 14
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in this unique market, Witeck-Combs Communications has developed respected
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Frequently 5 4 7
Occasionally 12 12 15
Seldom 19 19 26
Never 64 65 52
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Paper , Interview, Surface)
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Occasionally 3 2 11
Seldom 8 8 15
Never 87 89 69
Art magazines (e. Sampling error for the GLB sample
results is plus or minus 8 percentage points.hieurope.harrispollonline.com

NCTA is the leading North Carolina information technologies
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whom 177 have self-identified as gay, lesbian or bisexual. Time,
Newsweek)
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Occasionally 24 24 33
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Never 33 34 22
Mainstream online channels
(e. Entertainment Weekly,
People, Us)
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Occasionally 18 18 21
Seldom 30 31 29
Never 41 42 30
Fashion magazines
(e. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for
respondents' propensity to be online.
In theory, with a probability sample of this size , one can say with 95
percent certainty that the results for the overall sample have a sampling
error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet-based
research methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research
to help its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.C.

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