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P u b l i s h i n g / I n f o r m a t i o n S y s t e m sP u b l i c a t i o n sThe need for publications waspresent already from the applicationphase in 1989. The need forinformation declined, however, asknowledge about the preparationsincreased and the organisationalaspects of the Games were in place. The target groups for theinformational material also changed. The following were givenfirst priority: the press and decision-makers in the Norwegianparliament, Government and various municipalities. Secondly,the various publications were designed for regional, nationaland international audiences.The overall goal was to show that the Lillehammer Gameslived up to the five qualities: spirit of community, spontaneity,participation, joy and fair play. This was achieved bymaintaining an editorial style which allowed room for both“grass root” enthusiasts and LOOC directors. Anotherimportant goal was to bring Lillehammer out to the world andthe world in to Lillehammer.1 9 8 9In 1989, the newspaper “Olympic Report” was published andwas distributed to all households in the Olympicmunicipalities. Local citizens had a particular need forinformation, and this newspaper was meant to give themunicipalities a boost. This newspaper was not continued.Partly because the local press did a good job coveringOlympic material and partly because the municipalities couldnot afford to continue the project.In 1990, the publication “In Brief” was published. The targetgroup for this publication was decision-makers in theNorwegian parliament, Government and municipalities. Thepublication included complete budget information for theLillehammer Games.1 9 9 0 – 1 9 9 3In 1990, the section’s flagship “Olympic Update” waslaunched. It was important that the material in this magazinewas representative for the entire event, so the editorial staffworked with all of the departments to obtain material. The