MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, December 14, 1999 -- Netscape Communications, a leading Internet company and a subsidiary of America Online (NYSE: AOL), today announced that it has added three new executives to the Netscape Netcenter management team, reporting to Jim Martin, Senior Vice President and Netcenter General Manager.

Susan Mernit, a highly respected veteran of the online publishing world, will serve as Vice President of Programming, responsible for all content initiatives on Netscape Netcenter, the business-focused interactive portal service that is one of Media Metrix' five top-rated Web destinations from work.

Ms. Mernit most recently served as Director of ParadeNet, Parade Publications' new media division. She had previously developed such award-winning Web sites as New Jersey Online, The Yuckiest Site on the Internet, and Community Connection, and spent five years developing, launching, and running The Scholastic Network, a highly successful online educational venture.

The Company also named two additional new executives to work with Ms. Mernit on expanding Netcenter's content offerings:

*Laurie Chesler, Senior Director of General Programming, will develop the business and product strategy for the Netcenter General Programming Channel. She has extensive experience in a variety of media including the Internet, television, short films/documentaries, publishing and advertising.

*Tom Brew, Director of Daily Programming, will be responsible for daily news and other content. He joins Netscape after four years as a senior news editor at MSNBC.com, and a 19-year newspaper career that included 12 years as an editor at the San Jose Mercury News.

Barry Schuler, President of AOL Interactive Services, said: "As a maker of first-class Internet products and a hub of technological excellence, Netscape is a vital part of the AOL family of brands. By bringing in Susan Mernit, Laurie Chesler and Tom Brew to expand the convenience and value of Netcenter's content offerings, Jim Martin is adding valuable expertise to the solid team we have to lead Netscape into the future."

Mr. Martin, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Netscape Netcenter, said: "These tremendous additions to our management team underscore the momentum we are achieving at Netscape on a number of strategic fronts. Last week, we relaunched Netscape Netcenter to focus more strongly on providing convenience to professionals in their business and personal lives. These experienced executives will be instrumental in bringing that vision to life."

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