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Atlanta • August 25, 2006

Atlanta, GA - The ING Georgia Marathon announced today that it has partnered with Cumulus Radio stations, Everything Alternative 99X (WNNX) and All The Hits Q100 (WWWQ) along with Dickey Broadcasting’s 680 The Fan (WCNN) and Dickey Publishing’s Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine to be the Official Radio Stations and Magazine of the Inaugural ING Georgia Marathon being held on March 25, 2007.

99X Everything Alternative and All The Hits Q100 will launch promotional campaigns, creating excitement for the Inaugural ING Georgia Marathon, on the air, on-line and on the streets starting in September 2006 all the way up through race day. On the AM dial, 680 The Fan will provide updates, on-air contests, interviews and other race related content leading up to the race and a three hour live broadcast of the race on March 25, 2007. Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine will help to promote the events and encourage participation, as well as provide training tips in the months leading up to the race. The ING Georgia Marathon will kick off the 2007 Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine Race Series that includes a number of popular Atlanta area races, such as the Dinosaur Dash and the Buckhead Sizzler.

“We are proud to partner with 99X, All The Hits Q100, 680 The Fan and Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine for our inaugural ING Georgia Marathon and Half Marathon. It is such a natural fit to work with these fine broadcasting and publishing partners. Together we can bring our community together and showcase Atlanta, Decatur and our beautiful neighborhoods as the ING Georgia Marathon race course is one that all of Georgia can truly embrace.” said Victoria Seahorn, Race Director of the ING Georgia Marathon.

“We are excited about being a part of the Inaugural ING Marathon and Half Marathon. Victoria Seahorn and her team are dedicated to making this event one of the best marathons in the country and we have pledged all of our combined assets to helping her achieve this lofty goal.” said Michael Dickey, Publisher and Owner of Dickey Publisher and Dickey Broadcasting.

These media partners join the marathon's founding title sponsor, ING, the global financial services company and one of the most significant sponsors of distance running events in the United States. In addition to the ING Georgia Marathon, ING is also the title sponsor of the ING New York City Marathon, the ING Miami Marathon, and the ING Bay to Breakers.

Press inquiries: ING: Christina Divigard, (860) 723-2293 Georgia Marathon LLC: Victoria Seahorn, (678) 620-3317 WNNX - 99X: Eric (Dutch) Van de Steeg, (404) 497-4700 WWWQ - Q100: Erika Ewald, (404) 497-4700 WCNN-AM 680 The Fan: Scott McFarlane, (404) 688-0068 Atlanta Sports & Fitness: Allison Weiss Entrekin, (404) 843-2257

About ING

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, insurance and asset management to more than 60 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 50 countries. With a diverse workforce of more than 113,000 people, ING comprises a broad spectrum of prominent companies that increasingly serve their clients under the ING brand.

In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients which include life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, direct banking, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves more than 14 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit www.ing.com.

About the ING Georgia Marathon & Half Marathon

The ING Georgia Marathon is the premier long distance running event in the Southeast. The race creates awareness for healthy lifestyles in the local community. The inaugural event runs on March 25, 2007 with approximately 15,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair athletes expected to participate. The event will create an estimated $21 million in economic impact on the metro Atlanta community. For more information, please visit www.inggeorgiamarathon.com.

ABOUT WNNX – EVERYTHING ALTERNATIVE 99X!

99X is viewed nationally as one of the top three tastemakers among the country’s alternative radio stations, being the first to expose new music and break bands. 99X has produced and executed some of the biggest concerts and events in Atlanta since its inception in 1992.

The station is also a leader in direct marketing with over 550,000 registered members and is one of the most promotionally active stations in Atlanta, on the streets seven days a week. Cause marketing has been a key element for 99X as it has raised over $1,000,000 for Atlanta charities over the past ten years. The commitment has grown with the establishment of the "I Am 99X Foundation," a non-profit fund created to support local charities. For more information about Everything Alternative 99X, please visit .

ABOUT WWWQ - ALL THE HITS Q100!

All The Hits Q100 (WWWQ) is Atlanta's #1 Top-40 radio station and home of the Award Winning morning show, The Bert Show, nationally recognized as one of the industry's top morning shows. All The Hits Q100 has earned a reputation as one of the most active, trend-setting radio stations in Atlanta, producing such events as Frosty The Showman, Jack Q Lantern Ball and Bitterball. All The Hits Q100 can be heard in the Atlanta metro area on 100.5 FM and streaming online at allthehitsq100.com. For more information about All The Hits Q100, visit www.allthehitsq100.com

ABOUT WCNN-AM SPORTS RADIO 680 THE FAN

Sports Radio 680 The Fan is Atlanta’s oldest and most-listened-to all-sports radio station. Founded in 1993, 680 The Fan boasts the second-largest sports-talk audience in the Southeast, and is the proud home of the Atlanta Thrashers, the NFL, MLB, the NBA, Auburn Football, the SEC Championship Game and the Men’s and Women’s Final Four. www.680thefan.com

ABOUT ATLANTA SPORTS AND FITNESS MAGAZINE

Atlanta Sports & Fitness is Atlanta’s oldest and most-read sports and fitness-oriented magazine and is the second-most-read magazine of its kind in the Southeast. Dedicated to an active lifestyle, ASF reports on cutting-edge techniques, equipment and training regiments to assist both amateur and professional athlete in improving their performance. ASF also owns and executes six of Georgia’s premiere road races, including 5K’s, 10K’s and duathlons. www.atlantasportsmag.com

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