TransMedia Group To Advise Archstone-Smith On Promotion Of Houston Apartment Complex BOCA RATON, Fla., October 9, 2003 -- TransMedia Group said it was retained by Archstone-Smith, (NYSE: ASN), one of the nation's leading owners and operators of apartments, for public relations consulting services. TransMedia said it will consult the real estate investment trust initially on the promotion of one of its new luxury apartment properties in Houston, TX. Archstone also has rental properties in various stages of development in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach, Florida. TransMedia has advised public and private companies on commercial and residential real estate projects nationwide since 1981, including over $1 billion in casino and condominium development in Atlantic City, NJ. # # # CONTACT: Thomas J. Madden, +1-561-750-9800, ext. 11, or TMadden@transmediagroup.com