Michael Vohland Named Publisher AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & PRODUCTION

CINCINNATI, Aug. 5, 2008 -- Gardner Publications, Inc. is pleased to announce that Michael Vohland has been promoted to Publisher of AUTOMOTIVE DESIGN & PRODUCTION (AD&P). At the same time, Richard Kline Jr., former Publisher of AD&P has assumed the role of Group Publisher for Gardner Publications, Inc.

Vohland has been the Associate Publisher of AD&P since 1999 and has been instrumental in the rapid growth of AD&P over the last several years. Annual sales have more than doubled during his tenure and AD&P is now # 1 in total market share in the automotive business-to-business category.

"We are excited to have an individual with Michael's experience, talent and track record assuming the role of publisher for AD&P," remarked Kline, "As a sales representative and associate publisher, Michael has led in transforming AD&P into the fastest growing magazine in the automotive business-to-business category."