NEW YORK, January 25, 2001 - TheStreet.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: TSCM ), a leading Web-based provider of financial and investment news and commentary, announced today the election of Douglas A. McIntyre, President and Chief Executive Officer of On2.com (ASE: ONT), to the Company's board of directors. Mr. McIntyre brings more than 19 years of technology and media experience to TheStreet.com.

At On2.com, a leading broadband application service provider, Mr. McIntyre is responsible for On2.com's operations and financial activities, including leveraging relationships within the Wall Street and technology-investment communities and leading the execution of the company's business-to-business broadband strategic initiatives. Prior to On2.com, he served as President and CEO of Future Source/Bridge LLC, President of Switchboard.com, and President and Publisher of FinancialWorld magazine. Mr. McIntyre also has held positions at Veronis Suhler & Associates, TIME, Inc. and Penthouse International.

"Douglas' appointment demonstrates our commitment to becoming the leading financial news and information resource for millions of investors," said Fred Wilson, Chairman of TheStreet.com. "His extensive technology and media expertise will be invaluable to us as we leverage TheStreet.com's brand through a variety of media vehicles in our drive to profitability."

Douglas A. McIntyre commented, "I am delighted to join the board and am confident that, together with the other members, I will contribute to TheStreet.com's vision and strengthen its presence in the financial media space."

Mr. McIntyre holds a bachelor's degree in Arts from Harvard University. He is the president of the Harvard Advocate Trustees, Inc. and a member of the Subcommittee on Foundations and Corporations of New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center.

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