U.S. Asian Wire and the Asian American Journalists Association Enter a Strategic Partnership

February 2, 2007

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J.-- (U.S. ASIAN WIRE)-- Announced today, U.S. Asian Wire, lnc. (USAW) enters a strategic partnership with the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA). This alliance will further the mission of both entities by raising the visibility of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) in journalism and media. USAW and AAJA have agreed upon a strategic marketing and promotion alliance by combining resources and services that will enhance AAJA programs, increase the distribution of content by reaching AAPI communities and further support and encourage AAPIs in journalism and media.

"With the growing number of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in the U.S., people across the country are looking to expand their knowledge about issues important to AAPIs. AAJA welcomes U.S. Asian Wire as a new resource for the public. We are pleased to be in partnership with U.S. Asian Wire to achieve our shared goals for fair and accurate coverage of AAPIs,” said Janice Lee, Deputy Executive Director of AAJA.

"In recognition of AAJA's continued efforts in supporting AAPIs in journalism and media, U.S. Asian Wire is delighted and extremely proud to have formed this partnership with AAJA. This partnership underscores U.S. Asian Wire's commitment and mission to empower and further promote and increase the growth and diversity of journalism within the AAPI communities," states Leslie Yngojo- Bowes, President, U.S. Asian Wire.

Under the terms, AAJA names U.S. Asian Wire as its preferred Asian-American targeted news distributor for outreach to over 15 Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, in addition to acknowledging U.S. Asian Wire on AAJA's national member listserv and AAJA Online. USAW agrees to distribute and post online AAJA news releases and multimedia content over USAW's most comprehensive National circuit, promoting various programs, events, and initiatives that will help raise the visibility of AAJA within the AAPI communities. USAW and AAJA will maintain links between their respective websites as well as posting content from AAJA's Community news section.

About U.S. Asian Wire, Inc.
U.S. Asian Wire, Inc., founded in 2006, is America’s most comprehensive, targeted newswire specializing in delivering news releases and multimedia content reaching Asian-American and Pacific Islander print, broadcast, and online media in the U.S. The company’s comprehensive media reach encompasses newsrooms of major news agencies and broadcast networks as well as niche outlets reaching specific Asian communities. Full-text news releases, multimedia distribution, geographic and Asian community defined circuits are some of the comprehensive services provided. Please visit our website for further information at www.usasianwire.com.

About Asian American Journalists Association
AAJA is a non-profit organization with approximately 2,000 members. With a history spanning over 20 years, AAJA has been at the forefront of change in the journalism industry. Our mission is to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, provide support and a network for Asian Pacific Americans in journalism and to increase the number of Asian Pacific American journalists and news managers in the industry.

Contact:
U.S. Asian Wire
Sue Himmelstein
Senior Editorial/Media Specialist
888-261-0800 x 10
sue@usasianwire.com

Contact:
AAJA
Janice Lee
Deputy Executive Director
415-346-2051 x10
janicel@aaja.org