"The industry people came down on us like crazy," he said.

In March 2004, they gathered a group of 30 media industry people to test their concept.

"It's attracted a lot of public interest, but I don't think industry people take it as seriously."

Groups of industry people get together on a regular basis to exchange information.

A lot of industry people still treat me as an outsider.

While the deal might still fall apart, an announcement could come within several weeks, industry people say.

"So when our customers want financial industry people, we've got the best way to find them."

And industry people themselves have a lot to offer especially over wine or beer.

The award is selected by industry people and media representatives.

Go to business school so you can understand all the esoteric terms industry people will throw around.