Capazoo.Com and ComedyNet to Partner in Online and Cable Comedy Content and Programming

Capazoo.Com and ComedyNet to Partner in Online and Cable Comedy Content and Programming

Exclusive Partnership Will Create Strong Vertical Presence for Capazoo

NEW YORK, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Capazoo (www.capazoo.com), the newest and most unique social networking and online entertainment Web site announced today that they have reached an agreement in principal with ComedyNet to create an exclusive content and marketing partnership that will span both online media and Cable Television.

Luc Verville, Capazoo.com CEO said: "The benefits of this relationship are significant, not only for Capazoo Members, but for comedy fans nationwide. Comedy is the second most viewed content subject online (after news), and this represents an opportunity to capture a major share of this market through the creation of original content, and mutual marketing and promotions with major name comedians. We will continue to build strength in vertical markets such as comedy that are important to online and television audiences".

Capazoo and ComedyNet will aim to make comedy television more interactive and engaging by combining television programming with added Web value and exclusive and original content. Viewers will be able to access behind-the- scenes television content and special features from ComedyNet by logging on to their pages at www.capazoo.com/comedynet.

ComedyNet is creating a national cable television service to showcase unique comedy programming that will air on Cable systems in the US and Canada commencing in December. Initial reach will exceed 12 million households, and the company expects to reach over 45 million households within the coming year.

The marketing partnership between Capazoo.com and ComedyNet will include multiple initiatives including merging ComedyNet's current online site -- ComedyNet.com -- and its content into the Capazoo universe, creation of weekly Capazoo Comedy cable television shows, significant co-promotions with major name comics, advertising, contests and original content creation.

ComedyNet CEO Mark Graff said: "We are very excited to partner with Capazoo.com to bridge the gap between online and broadcast content through this partnership. The Capazoo model represents a unique approach to social networking and entertainment online, and it is a natural and logical evolution to quickly bring this approach to the cable broadcast audience."

Capazoo enters the social networking marketplace with a revolutionary concept: why should their Members "give it away?" It also empowers Members to earn both personal recognition and real financial rewards through their participation on the site. Partnerships with significant entities in various vertical markets, such as comedy, are an integral part of the Capazoo business plan, and the Company expects to announce additional partnerships in the very near future.

About ComedyNet

ComedyNet is an on-demand digital programming network bringing together the creative community of comedians, comedy writers, animators, videographers, cartoonists and raconteurs. The company attracts the community of "funny" -- comedians, actors, writers, sketch troupes, improv artists, and more -- by providing the tool sets, production, post production, stages, live studio and Club settings for the advancement of the comedic arts (stuff that's funny), while also providing the audience reach through distribution on all digital media platforms. ComedyNet is designed as a launch pad for some, a crash pad for others and a playpen for many: a breeding ground for the creative. ComedyNet brings funny people, cable operators, broadcasters, and syndicators together.

About Capazoo.com

Capazoo.com is a new and unique Social Network and Entertainment site that combines the industry's most popular elements. The site blends videos, photos, music and blogging with a wide range of entertainment, celebrities, personal services and the ability to meet and connect with friends in a single destination. Capazoo.com is the first online Community with its own Member- driven economy, empowering Members to gain both personal recognition and to generate real money through their participation in site features. Using Zoops -- Capazoo points that can be converted to real cash -- Members can Tip and get Tipped for their content. Members also earn money by referring friends who join Capazoo, and by sharing in Capazoo's advertising revenue and corporate profits.

Simply put, Capazoo Members earn real rewards from their virtual creations.

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CONTACT: Kevin A. Mercuri, +1-212-999-5585, kmercuri@5wpr.com, for
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Web site: http://www.capazoo.com/
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