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Pop Singing Sensation Taylor Dayne Performs on the Season Finale of 'High School Reunion' on TV Land on April 8, 2009

Pop Singing Sensation Taylor Dayne Performs on the Season Finale of 'High School Reunion' on TV Land on April 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Music superstar Taylor Dayne gives Chandler High Class of '88 a second chance to relive their senior prom, and makes it an unforgettable night. Dayne takes the stage with a fiery performance of her breakout hit, "Tell It to My Heart," on the season finale of "High School Reunion" April 8th at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on TV Land during TV Land Prime.

In the season finale, as the reunion comes to an end, the classmates decide to revive their high school tradition of having a sleepover on the football field the night before the prom. The excitement of the prom is building but with not enough guys to go around, the Chandler girls begin to wonder who will be asked to the prom and who will have to go stag. At the prom, Scott W., "The Skate Punk," continues to struggle with his feelings for Maricela, "The Outcast," and Andrew, "The Band Geek," receives the surprise of his life from his high school crush. The class is shocked when singing sensation Taylor Dayne makes a surprise appearance and wows them with a performance. Finally, on the last day of the reunion, as the classmates pack their bags and say their tearful goodbyes, Tom, "The Jock," and Kara, "The Homecoming Queen," stay behind to make a decision that will change their lives forever.

About Taylor Dayne

Taylor Dayne is a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum recording artist who has sold over 75 million albums worldwide and has had twelve singles on the Billboard Top 20. Her soulful voice has captured the hearts of millions who have followed her since she first broke onto the music scene with her hit single "Love Will Lead You Back." In addition to devoting her time to her singing career and to raising her two children, Dayne has also branched out into acting in films, theater and television with appearances in "Love Affair" with Warren Beatty, as well as guest appearances on "Rescue Me" and "Cold Case, " and in the Tony-award winning Broadway musical "Aida." Her current album Satisfied was just release which makes this her first album in over 10 years.

"High School Reunion" features 19 classmates from the 1988 graduating class of Arizona's Chandler High who have been brought together for their own special reunion set on an exotic and romantic Kauai estate to rekindle old relationships, reveal long-held secrets and resolve deep-seated issues from 20 years ago. "High School Reunion" is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

About TV Land Prime and TV Land:

TV Land PRIME is TV Land's primetime programming destination designed for people in their mid-forties and the exclusive home to the premieres of the network's original programming, contemporary television series acquisitions and movies. TV Land PRIME is part of TV Land, a network dedicated to presenting the best in entertainment on all platforms for consumers in their 40s and 50s. Consisting of original programming, acquired shows, hit movies and full-service Web site, TV Land is now seen in over 93 million U.S. homes. For up-to-the-minute and archival press information including releases and photographs, please visit

   TV Land's press-only Web site at www.tvlandpress.com.    About MTV Networks:   

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE:VIA.B) , is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 150 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN/THE N, VH1 CLASSIC, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 300 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

About Warner Horizon Television:

Warner Horizon Television is one of the entertainment industry's fastest-growing television companies, specializing in the creation of scripted series for the cable marketplace, and primetime reality series for both network and cable. Founded in 2006, this second production entity allows the Warner Bros. Television Group to expand its programming offerings and explore creative options made possible under a new business model.

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CONTACT: Wendy Coto, +1-310-407-4762, Wendy.coto@mtvstaff.com, for TV
Land; or Kelly Kearns of TV Land, +1-212-654-5599, Kelly.kearns@tvland.com

Web Site: http://www.tvlandpress.com/


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International Entertainment News

Disney's Alice in Wonderland to be Released to IMAX(R) 3D Theatres March 5, 2010

Disney's Alice in Wonderland to be Released to IMAX(R) 3D Theatres March 5, 2010

Studio Confirms Third of Five 3D Releases with IMAX

LOS ANGELES, CA, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and IMAX Corporation (NASDAQ: IMAX; TSX: IMX) today announced that Alice in Wonderland, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen and Mia Wasikowska as Alice, will be released to IMAX(R) theatres simultaneously with the film's wide release on March 5, 2010. The special IMAX(R) 3D release will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience(R) with IMAX DMR(R) (Digital Re-Mastering) technology. This is the third film confirmed out of the five-film agreement between IMAX and Disney, which was announced on November 19, 2008.

Commenting on the announcement, Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group, said, "If ever there was a film that cried out to be presented in Disney Digital 3D(TM) and the premium IMAX 3D format, Tim Burton's fantastic interpretation of Alice in Wonderland is that film. This is going to be an eye-popping cinematic experience as Tim takes moviegoers down the rabbit hole and into the dimensional world filled with incredible characters, sly humor, and wild adventures. Disney's partnership with IMAX is taking shape with two amazing films already on the schedule. We look forward to working with them in bringing exciting new experiences and quality entertainment to IMAX screens around the world."

"We think that Disney's new Alice in Wonderland is exactly the type of 3D story telling that will resonate with IMAX audiences," said IMAX Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs Richard L. Gelfond and Bradley J. Wechsler. "We believe our worldwide commercial theatre network will be approximately 50 percent larger by the time this film is released, giving more and more people a chance to experience the magic of Disney in IMAX."

"Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic addition to our 2010 film slate," added Greg Foster, Chairman and President of IMAX Filmed Entertainment. "Combining a beloved Disney classic re-designed through the imagination of Tim Burton's creative vision with these incredibly outrageous characters and world class actors certainly makes for an event-status film, and we're pleased to add another level of excitement to this highly-anticipated movie."

Visionary filmmaker Tim Burton will put his distinctive touch on the combination live-action and performance capture version of Lewis Carroll's classic tale "Alice in Wonderland." The all-star cast includes Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, Alan Rickman and Mia Wasikowska as Alice.

About IMAX Corporation

IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in immersive motion picture technologies. The worldwide IMAX network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event Hollywood films around the globe, with IMAX theatres delivering the world's best cinematic presentations using proprietary IMAX, IMAX(R) 3D, and IMAX DMR(R) technology. IMAX DMR is the Company's groundbreaking digital re-mastering technology that allows it to digitally transform virtually any conventional motion picture into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience�. IMAX's renowned projectors display crystal-clear images on the world's biggest screens, and the IMAX brand is recognized throughout the world for extraordinary and immersive entertainment experiences for consumers. As of December 31, 2008, there were 351 IMAX theatres operating in 42 countries.

IMAX(R), IMAX(R) 3D, IMAX DMR(R), The IMAX 3D Experience(R), and The IMAX Experience(R) are trademarks of IMAX Corporation. More information on the Company can be found at www.imax.com.

This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Important factors that could affect these statements include ongoing discussions with the SEC and OSC relating to their ongoing inquiries and the Company's accounting, the performance of films, the signing of theatre system agreements, the viability of new technologies, businesses and products, the timing of theatre system deliveries, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the timing of the recognition of revenues and expenses on film production and distribution agreements, risks arising from potential material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and fluctuations in foreign currency and in the large format, general commercial exhibition and out-of-home entertainment markets. These factors and other risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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Source: IMAX Corporation

CONTACT: Media: IMAX Corporation, New York, Sarah Gormley, (212)
821-0155, sgormley@imax.com; Entertainment Media: Rogers & Cowan, Los Angeles,
Jason Magner, (310) 854-8128, jmagner@rogersandcowan.com; Investors: IMAX
Corporation - New York, Heather Anthony, (212) 821-0121, hanthony@imax.com;
Business Media: Sloane & Company, New York, Whit Clay, (212) 446-1864,
wclay@sloanepr.com


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Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter and Year End 2008 Results

Saga Communications, Inc. Reports 4th Quarter and Year End 2008 Results

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE Amex: SGA) today reported free cash flow increased 17.3% to $18.9 million for the year. Net operating revenue for the year ended December 31, 2008 decreased 2.8% over the comparable period in 2007 to $140.0 million. Station operating expense decreased 0.5% to $105.8 million (station operating expense includes depreciation and amortization attributable to the stations). The Company's net loss was $66.5 million ($14.05 per fully diluted share) for the year ended December 31, 2008 compared to net income of $11.0 million ($2.19 per fully diluted share) for the same period last year. Results for the full year of 2008 include a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $116.4 million related to the Company's review of its indefinite-lived intangible assets. There was no such charge in 2007. Without the non-cash impairment charge, the Company would have had a net income of $9.9 million ($2.08 per fully diluted share) for the year. On a same station basis for the year, net operating revenue decreased 3.5% to $138.6 million, operating income (excluding the non-cash impairment charge) decreased 12.6% to $24.3 million and station operating expense decreased 1.2% to $104.8 million.

For the quarter ended December 31, 2008 free cash flow increased 42.0% to $5.9 million for the quarter. Net operating revenue decreased 7.0% from the comparable period in 2007 to $35.0 million. Station operating expense decreased 2.8% to $26.6 million (station operating expense includes depreciation and amortization attributable to the stations). The Company's net loss was $74.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2008 compared to a net income of $3.1 million for the same period last year. Results for the fourth quarter of 2008 include a pre-tax non-cash impairment charge of $116.4 million related to the Company's review of its indefinite-lived intangible assets. On a same station basis for the quarter, net operating revenue decreased 7.2% to $34.7 million, operating income (excluding the non-cash impairment charge) decreased 21.0% to $6.0 million and station operating expense decreased 3.1% to $26.4 million.

Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2008 were $2.0 million. For the 2008 fiscal year total capital expenditures were $7.1 million. This compares to $3.7 million and $9.9 million for the same respective periods last year. The Company currently expects to spend approximately $3.5 million for capital expenditures during 2009.

During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company bought back 899,601 shares of stock for a total purchase price of $19.2 million. For the three month period ended December 31, 2008 the Company bought back 378,412 shares for a total purchase price of $7.4 million.

All share and per share information have been adjusted for the Company's January 28, 2009 1-for-4 reverse stock split.

The attached Selected Supplemental Financial Data table discloses "as reported," "same station" and "pro forma" information by segment. The "as reported" amounts reflect our historical financial results and include the results of operations for stations that we did not own for the entire comparable period. The "same station" amounts reflect only the results of operations for stations that we owned for the entire comparable period. The "pro forma" amounts assume the 2008 and 2007 acquisitions and dispositions occurred as of January 1, 2007.

Saga Communications utilizes certain financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to assess its financial performance. Such non-GAAP measures include same station financial information and free cash flow. These non-GAAP measures are generally recognized by the broadcasting industry as measures of performance and are used by Saga to assess its financial performance including but not limited to evaluating individual station and market-level performance, evaluating overall operations and as a primary measure for incentive based compensation of executives and other members of management. Saga's management believes these non-GAAP measures are used by analysts who report on the industry and by investors to provide meaningful comparisons between broadcasting groups, as well as an indicator of their market value. These measures are not measures of liquidity or of performance in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to and not as a substitute for the results of operations presented on a GAAP basis including net operating revenue, operating income, and net income. Reconciliations for all of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are attached in the Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures tables.

Saga Communications, Inc. is a broadcasting company whose business is devoted to acquiring, developing and operating broadcast properties. The Company owns or operates broadcast properties in 26 markets, including 61 FM and 30 AM radio stations, 3 state radio networks, 2 farm radio networks, 5 television stations and 4 low-power television stations. For additional information, contact us at (313) 886-7070 or visit our website at www.sagacommunications.com.

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "guidance" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Key risks, including risks associated with Saga's ability to effectively integrate the stations it acquires and the impact of federal regulation on Saga's business, are described in the reports Saga Communications, Inc. periodically files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including Item 1A of our annual report on form 10-K. Readers should note that these statements may be impacted by several factors, including national and local economic changes and changes in the radio and television broadcast industry in general, as well as Saga's actual performance. Results may vary from those stated herein and Saga undertakes no obligation to update the information contained here.

                           Saga Communications, Inc.                      Selected Consolidated Financial Data                     For The Three and Twelve Months Ended                           December 31, 2008 and 2007                    (amounts in 000's except per share data)                                  (Unaudited)                                          Three Months       Twelve Months                                            Ended               Ended                                         December 31,       December 31,                                          2008     2007      2008      2007   Operating Results   Net operating revenue               $34,890  $37,501  $139,956  $144,023   Station operating expense            26,550   27,316   105,805   106,302   Corporate general and    administrative                       2,368    2,606     9,979     9,800   Gain on asset exchange                    -        -      (506)        -   Impairment of intangible assets     116,443        -   116,443         -   Operating income (loss)            (110,471)   7,579   (91,765)   27,921   Interest expense                      1,413    2,093     7,173     8,954   Other expense, net                       49      131        76       273   Income (loss) before income tax    (111,933)   5,355   (99,014)   18,694   Income tax expense (benefit)        (37,974)   2,222   (32,522)    7,690   Net income (loss)                  $(73,959)  $3,133  $(66,492)  $11,004   Earnings (loss) per share     Basic                             $(17.41)   $0.62   $(14.05)    $2.19     Diluted                           $(17.41)   $0.62   $(14.05)    $2.19   Weighted average common shares        4,249    5,030     4,734     5,023   Weighted average common shares and   common shares equivalents             4,249    5,033     4,734     5,029    Free Cash Flow   Net income (loss)                  $(73,959)  $3,133  $(66,492)  $11,004   Plus: Depreciation and amortization:             Station                     2,348    2,135     8,739     7,982             Corporate                      62       58       222       204           Deferred tax provision      (37,445)   1,983   (33,879)    5,144           Non-cash compensation           374      375     1,433     1,366           Gain on asset exchange            -        -      (506)        -           Impairment of intangible            assets                     116,443        -   116,443         -           Other expense, net               49      131        76       273   Less: Capital expenditures           (1,993)  (3,672)   (7,127)   (9,852)   Free cash flow                       $5,879   $4,143   $18,909   $16,121    Balance Sheet Data     Working capital                                      $20,438   $24,075     Net fixed assets                                      73,383    76,217     Net intangible assets and other assets               113,276   220,045     Total assets                                         221,460   337,644     Long term debt (including current      portion of $1,061 and $0, respectively)             135,411   129,911     Stockholders' equity                                  65,097   149,076                                  Saga Communications, Inc.                            Selected Supplemental Financial Data                                 For the Three Months Ended                                 December 31, 2008 and 2007                          (amounts in 000's except per share data)                                         (Unaudited)                        As-Reported        Same Station        Pro Forma (1)                      Three Months        Three Months       Three Months                         Ended               Ended              Ended                       December 31,        December 31,       December 31,                      2008     2007       2008     2007      2008     2007   Consolidated   Net operating    revenue         $34,890  $37,501    $34,746  $37,429   $34,890  $37,537   Station    operating    expense          26,550   27,316     26,388   27,244    26,550   27,352   Corporate    general and    administrative    2,368    2,606      2,368    2,606     2,368    2,606   Impairment of    intangible    assets          116,443        -    116,443        -   116,443        -   Operating    income (loss)  (110,471)   7,579  $(110,453)  $7,579  (110,471)   7,579   Interest expense   1,413    2,093                         1,413    2,093   Other expense, net    49      131                            49      131   Income tax    expense    (benefit)       (37,974)   2,222                       (37,974)   2,222   Net income    (loss)         $(73,959)  $3,133                      $(73,959)  $3,133   Earnings (loss)    per share:       Basic        $(17.41)   $0.62                       $(17.41)   $0.62       Diluted      $(17.41)   $0.62                       $(17.41)   $0.62                         As-Reported        Same Station        Pro Forma (1)                      Three Months        Three Months       Three Months                         Ended               Ended              Ended                       December 31,        December 31,       December 31,                      2008     2007       2008     2007      2008     2007   Radio Segment   Net operating    revenue         $29,756  $32,956    $29,612  $32,884   $29,756  $32,992   Station    operating    expense          22,513   23,702     22,351   23,630    22,513   23,738   Impairment of    intangible    assets          114,979        -    114,979        -   114,979        -   Operating    income     (loss)       $(107,736)  $9,254  $(107,718)  $9,254 $(107,736)  $9,254                          As-Reported        Same Station        Pro Forma (1)                      Three Months        Three Months       Three Months                         Ended               Ended              Ended                       December 31,        December 31,       December 31,                      2008     2007       2008     2007      2008     2007   Television Segment   Net operating    revenue          $5,134   $4,545     $5,134   $4,545    $5,134   $4,545   Station    operating    expense           4,037    3,614      4,037    3,614     4,037    3,614   Impairment of    intangible    assets            1,464        -      1,464        -     1,464        -   Operating    income (loss)     $(367)    $931     $(367)    $931     $(367)     $931                         As-Reported        Same Station        Pro Forma (1)                      Three Months        Three Months       Three Months                          Ended              Ended               Ended                       December 31,        December 31,       December 31,                      2008     2007       2008     2007      2008     2007   Depreciation and    amortization    by segment   Radio Segment     $1,676   $1,710     $1,676   $1,685    $1,676   $1,723   Television Segment   672      425        672      425       672      425   Corporate and Other   62       58         62       58        62       58                     $2,410   $2,193     $2,410   $2,168    $2,410   $2,206     (1) Pro Forma results assume all acquisitions and dispositions in 2007       and 2008 occurred as of January 1, 2007.                                    Saga Communications, Inc.                           Selected Supplemental Financial Data                               For the Twelve Months Ended                                December 31, 2008 and 2007                         (amounts in 000's except per share data)                                       (Unaudited)                         As-Reported        Same Station      Pro Forma (1)                       Twelve Months      Twelve Months      Twelve Months                          Ended              Ended              Ended                        December 31,       December 31,       December 31,                       2008      2007     2008      2007     2008      2007   Consolidated   Net operating    revenue        $139,956  $144,023 $138,601  $143,684 $139,956  $144,982   Station    operating    expense         105,805   106,302  104,782   106,039  105,805   107,159   Corporate    general and    administrative    9,979     9,800    9,979     9,800    9,979     9,800   Gain on asset    exchange           (506)        -     (506)        -     (506)        -   Impairment of    intangible    assets          116,443         -  116,443         -  116,443         -   Operating    income (loss)   (91,765)   27,921 $(92,097)  $27,845  (91,765)   28,023   Interest    expense           7,173     8,954                       7,173     8,954   Other expense,    net                  76       273                          76       273   Income tax    expense    (benefit)       (32,522)    7,690                     (32,522)    7,732   Net income    (loss)         $(66,492)  $11,004                    $(66,492)  $11,064   Earnings (loss) per share:     Basic          $(14.05)    $2.19                     $(14.05)    $2.20     Diluted        $(14.05)    $2.19                     $(14.05)    $2.20                          As-Reported        Same Station      Pro Forma (1)                       Twelve Months      Twelve Months      Twelve Months                          Ended              Ended              Ended                        December 31,       December 31,       December 31,                       2008      2007     2008      2007     2008      2007   Radio Segment   Net operating    revenue        $121,072  $126,596 $119,717  $126,257 $121,072  $127,555   Station    operating    expense          90,540    92,162   89,517    91,899   90,540    93,019   Impairment of    intangible    assets          114,979         -  114,979         -  114,979         -   Operating    income (loss)  $(84,447)  $34,434 $(84,779)  $34,358 $(84,447)  $34,536                          As-Reported        Same Station      Pro Forma (1)                       Twelve Months      Twelve Months      Twelve Months                          Ended              Ended              Ended                        December 31,       December 31,       December 31,                       2008      2007     2008      2007     2008      2007   Television    Segment   Net operating    revenue         $18,884   $17,427  $18,884   $17,427  $18,884   $17,427   Station    operating    expense          15,265    14,140   15,265    14,140   15,265    14,140   Gain on asset    exchange           (506)        -     (506)        -     (506)        -   Impairment of    intangible    assets            1,464         -    1,464         -    1,464         -   Operating    income           $2,661    $3,287   $2,661    $3,287   $2,661    $3,287                          As-Reported        Same Station      Pro Forma (1)                       Twelve Months      Twelve Months      Twelve Months                          Ended              Ended              Ended                        December 31,       December 31,       December 31,                       2008      2007     2008      2007     2008      2007   Depreciation and    amortization    Radio Segment     $6,446    $6,363   $6,372    $6,299   $6,446    $6,548   Television    Segment           2,293     1,619    2,293     1,619    2,293     1,619   Corporate and    Other               222       204      222       204      222       204                     $8,961    $8,186   $8,887    $8,122   $8,961    $8,371     (1) Pro Forma results assume all acquisitions and dispositions in 2007    and 2008 occurred as of January 1, 2007.                              Saga Communications, Inc.                     Selected Supplemental Financial Data                        Quarterly Proforma Information                          December 31, 2008 and 2007                   (amounts in 000's except per share data)                                  (Unaudited)                                         Pro Forma (1)      Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                         March 31,          June 30,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Consolidated     Net operating revenue          $31,532  $32,193   $37,342  $38,752     Station operating expense       25,421   26,284    27,246   27,284     Corporate general and      administrative                  2,552    2,316     2,574    2,606     Gain on asset exchange               -        -      (224)       -     Impairment of intangible assets      -        -         -        -     Operating income (loss)          3,559    3,593     7,746    8,862     Interest expense                 1,995    2,297     1,876    2,281     Other expense, net                  20       35         7       47     Income tax expense (benefit)       634      509     2,403    2,686     Net income (loss)                 $910     $752    $3,460   $3,848     Earnings (loss) per share:       Basic                          $0.18    $0.15     $0.70    $0.77       Diluted                        $0.18    $0.15     $0.70    $0.77                                         Pro Forma (1)       Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                         March 31,          June 30,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Radio Segment     Net operating revenue          $27,381  $28,203   $32,629  $34,174     Station operating expense       21,913   22,802    23,398   23,723     Impairment of intangible assets      -        -     Operating income (loss)         $5,468   $5,401    $9,231  $10,451                                         Pro Forma (1)       Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                         March 31,           June 30,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Television Segment     Net operating revenue           $4,151   $3,990    $4,713   $4,578     Station operating expense        3,508    3,482     3,848    3,561     Gain on asset exchange               -        -      (224)       -     Impairment of intangible assets      -        -         -        -      Operating income (loss)           $643     $508    $1,089   $1,017                                         Pro Forma (1)      Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                         March 31,          June 30,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Depreciation and amortization       by segment     Radio Segment                   $1,562   $1,566    $1,591   $1,599     Television Segment                 395      389       605      400     Corporate and Other                 53       47        53       51                                      $2,010   $2,002    $2,249   $2,050                                          Pro Forma (1)       Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                       September 30,       December 31,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Consolidated     Net operating revenue          $36,192  $36,500   $34,890  $37,537     Station operating expense       26,588   26,239    26,550   27,352     Corporate general and      administrative                  2,485    2,272     2,368    2,606     Gain on asset exchange            (282)       -         -        -     Impairment of intangible      assets                              -        -   116,443        -     Operating income (loss)          7,401    7,989  (110,471)   7,579     Interest expense                 1,889    2,283     1,413    2,093     Other expense, net                   -       60        49      131     Income tax expense (benefit)     2,415    2,315   (37,974)   2,222      Net income (loss)               $3,097   $3,331  $(73,959)  $3,133      Earnings (loss) per share:       Basic                          $0.65    $0.66   $(17.41)   $0.62        Diluted                        $0.65    $0.66   $(17.41)   $0.62                                         Pro Forma (1)      Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                       September 30,      December 31,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Radio Segment     Net operating revenue          $31,306  $32,186   $29,756  $32,992     Station operating expense       22,717   22,756    22,513   23,738     Impairment of intangible      assets                              -        -   114,979        -      Operating income (loss)         $8,589   $9,430 $(107,736)  $9,254                                         Pro Forma (1)      Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                       September 30,       December 31,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007     Television Segment     Net operating revenue           $4,886   $4,314    $5,134   $4,545     Station operating expense        3,871    3,483     4,037    3,614     Gain on asset exchange            (282)       -         -        -     Impairment of intangible      assets                              -        -     1,464        -      Operating income (loss)         $1,297     $831     $(367)    $931                                         Pro Forma (1)      Pro Forma (1)                                   Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended                                        September 30,      December 31,                                       2008     2007      2008     2007      Depreciation and amortization       by segment     Radio Segment                   $1,618   $1,660    $1,676   $1,723     Television Segment                 620      405       672      425     Corporate and Other                 54       48        62       58                                      $2,292   $2,113    $2,410   $2,206     (1) Pro Forma results assume all acquisitions and dispositions in 2007       and 2008 occurred as of January 1, 2007.                            Saga Communications, Inc.                 Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures                        For the Three Months Ended                        December 31, 2008 and 2007                            (amounts in 000's)                                (Unaudited)     Reconciliation of As-Reported (historical) information to Same Station    Operating Income (Loss)                                            Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2008          Period            2008    Consolidated   Net operating revenue      $34,890              $(144)      $34,746   Station operating    expense                    26,550               (162)       26,388   Corporate general    and administrative          2,368                  -         2,368   Impairment of    intangible assets         116,443                  -       116,443   Operating income (loss)  $(110,471)               $18     $(110,453)                                             Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2008          Period            2008   Radio Segment   Net operating revenue      $29,756              $(144)      $29,612   Station operating    expense                    22,513               (162)       22,351   Impairment of    intangible assets         114,979                  -       114,979   Operating income (loss)  $(107,736)               $18     $(107,718)                                             Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2008          Period            2008   Television Segment   Net operating revenue       $5,134                  -        $5,134   Station operating    expense                     4,037                  -         4,037   Impairment of    intangible assets           1,464                  -         1,464   Operating income (loss)      $(367)                 -         $(367)                                             Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2007          Period            2007   Consolidated   Net operating revenue      $37,501               $(72)      $37,429   Station operating    expense                    27,316                (72)       27,244   Corporate general    and administrative          2,606                  -         2,606   Impairment of    intangible assets               -                  -             -   Operating income (loss)     $7,579                  -        $7,579                                             Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2007          Period            2007   Radio Segment   Net operating revenue      $32,956               $(72)      $32,884   Station operating    expense                    23,702                (72)       23,630   Impairment of    intangible assets               -                  -             -   Operating income (loss)     $9,254                  -        $9,254                                             Adjustment                          As-Reported   For Acquisitions  Same Station                         Three Months   and Dispositions  Three Months                             Ended      Not Included in       Ended                         December 31,  Entire Comparable  December 31,                              2007          Period            2007   Television Segment   Net operating revenue       $4,545                  -        $4,545   Station operating    expense                     3,614                  -         3,614   Impairment of    intangible assets               -                  -             -   Operating income (loss)       $931                  -          $931                                Saga Communications, Inc.                  Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures                          For the Twelve Months Ended                            December 31, 2008 and 2007                                (amounts in 000's)                                  (Unaudited)    Reconciliation of As-Reported (historical) information to Same    Station Operating Income (Loss)                                             Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                     2008      Period                2008   Consolidated   Net operating revenue         $139,956         $(1,355)      $138,601   Station operating expense      105,805          (1,023)       104,782   Corporate general and    administrative                  9,979               -          9,979   Gain on asset exchange            (506)              -           (506)   Impairment of intangible    assets                        116,443               -        116,443   Operating income (loss)       $(91,765)          $(332)      $(92,097)                                              Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                     2008      Period                2008   Radio Segment   Net operating revenue         $121,072         $(1,355)      $119,717   Station operating expense       90,540          (1,023)        89,517   Impairment of intangible    assets                        114,979               -        114,979   Operating income (loss)       $(84,447)          $(332)      $(84,779)                                              Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                     2008      Period                2008   Television Segment   Net operating revenue          $18,884               -        $18,884   Station operating expense       15,265               -         15,265   Gain on asset exchange            (506)              -           (506)   Impairment of intangible    assets                          1,464               -          1,464   Operating income                $2,661               -         $2,661     Reconciliation of As-Reported (historical) information to Same Station     Operating Income (Loss)                                             Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                    2007       Period              2007   Consolidated   Net operating revenue          $144,023            $(339)    $143,684   Station operating expense       106,302             (263)     106,039   Corporate general and    administrative                   9,800                -        9,800   Gain on asset exchange                -                -            -   Impairment of intangible    assets                               -                -            -   Operating income (loss)         $27,921             $(76)     $27,845                                              Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                      2007       Period              2007   Radio Segment   Net operating revenue          $126,596            $(339)    $126,257   Station operating expense        92,162             (263)      91,899   Other operating income                -                -            -   Impairment of intangible    assets                               -                -            -   Operating income (loss)         $34,434             $(76)     $34,358                                              Adjustment For                                              Acquisitions                             As-Reported   and Dispositions   Same Station                            Twelve Months   Not Included in   Twelve Months                                Ended           Entire            Ended                              December 31,    Comparable      December 31,                                      2007       Period              2007   Television Segment   Net operating revenue           $17,427                -      $17,427   Station operating expense        14,140                -       14,140   Gain on asset exchange                -                -            -   Impairment of intangible    assets                               -                -            -   Operating income                 $3,287                -       $3,287                                   Saga Communications, Inc.                        Selected Financial Data Non-GAAP Disclosures                              For the Twelve Months Ended                                   December 31, 2008                       (amounts in 000's except per share data)                                      (Unaudited)       Reconciliation of As-Reported Net Loss to      Net Income Excluding Impairment Charge                                      Twelve Months Ended                                      December 31, 2008      Net loss                               $(66,492)       Impairment of intangible assets       116,443       Income tax benefit                    (32,522)     Income before income tax, excluding      impairment charge                       17,429       Income tax expense                      7,566     Net income, excluding      impairment charge                       $9,863      Weighted average common shares      and common shares equivalent, diluted    4,734       Dilutive securities:        Stock options                              3     Weighted average common shares      and common shares equivalent, diluted    4,737      Earnings per share: Diluted               $2.08  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact: aparks@sagacom.com

Source: Saga Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: Samuel D. Bush, Saga Communications, Inc., +1-313-886-7070

Web Site: http://www.sagacommunications.com/


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Spb TV 1.0 - Mobile TV, the Way it Should Be

Spb TV 1.0 - Mobile TV, the Way it Should Be

CTIA Wireless 2009, LAS VEGAS, March 31/PRNewswire/ -- Today at CTIA Wireless, Spb Software - a leading maker of mobile applications, announces the release of Spb TV - a practical mobile TV player with patent-pending on-screen controls and fast channel switching technology, use of intelligent stream correction, picture-in-picture mode, and an integrated TV guide with export of show reminders into Outlook. Spb TV is a subscription-free and international live mobile TV solution that is geared up to utilize the new generation of faster wireless networks.

The now standalone mobile TV solution for Windows Phones, Spb TV was first introduced to the market in September 2008 as the flagship feature of Spb Online. Since then, it has hosted millions of mobile TV sessions. Spb TV is unique in its approach to the mobile TV experience, offering the unexpectedly natural simplicity of watching live TV on a phone. Spb TV goes a long way to support the genuine TV watching behavior on handsets: quick TV guide check-up and channel hopping, on-screen controls for volume and backlight, neat integration of TV functionality with other mobile features (such as messages, calls, and battery life monitoring).

"Mobile TV is an additional fun factor for phone users, who expect hassle-free access to a nice selection of international TV channels from their handsets," comments Sebastian-Justus Schmidt, Spb Software CEO. "This is why Spb TV is subscription-free, optimized for 3G and WiMax networks, but works great with Wi-Fi connections too. We also look to cooperating with mobile operators, to provide more customized and branded mobile TV experiences to their subscribers," Sebastian concludes.

Spb TV 1.0 is compatible with Windows Phones running on Windows Mobile 5 and later Professional and Standard platforms and requires a reliable 3G, WiMax or WiFi network connection for proper streaming. Full version of Spb TV is available for 14.95 USD at http://www.SpbSoftwareHouse.com.

About Spb Software

Spb is a leading brand in mobile software, standing for a unique line of popular consumer products and partnerships with the world's most innovative handset makers and wireless carriers.

Spb Software will exhibit at CTIA Wireless 2009, at Microsoft pavilion (booth #5136, demo station 07).

Source: Spb Software

Spb Software invites members of the media to get familiar with the application by claiming their complimentary copy of Spb TV through contacting Victoria Krasilshikova at pr@softspb.com, +7-921-916-19-07


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SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Sales Spike with the Launch of Its Nationwide Commercial

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. Sales Spike with the Launch of Its Nationwide Commercial

SpongeTech(R) Thrilled to Report Aggregated Sales in Excess of $13,000,000 USD!

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc. America's Cleaning Company(TM), (BULLETIN BOARD: SPNG) , is pleased to announce that the Company has seen an increase in sales due to the tremendous response to SpongeTech(R)'s new TV commercial that began airing nationwide via cable and satellite over the weekend. The new TV commercial highlights SpongeTech(R)'s "easy-to-use" Product Cleaning Systems for the Car, Child, Home, and Pet and the advantages of using these earth-friendly products. This commercial can be seen on a variety of channels including A&E, ESPN, Lifetime Movie Network, Speed Channel and Soap Channel. The Company has received reports from its call centers that the commercials have created a significant increase in order flow since the commercial's initial broadcast. The month of March has turned out to be the best in the Company's history, including this most recent week's spike in sales activity; the Company is thrilled to report aggregated sales in excess of $13,000,000 USD.

"This most recent commercial broadcast is the beginning of a paradigm shift in the Company's marketing strategy. Our efforts going forward will be to increase consumer knowledge of the diverse and growing product offerings from SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc," said SpongeTech(R)'s COO, Steven Moskowitz. "Although we have previously centered our marketing efforts within the northeast region, with the launch of this commercial, we have seen nationwide interest within our call centers."

For more information, please contact Investor Relations at 1-877-SPONGE-T, and/or visit the Company's website at: www.spongetech.com

About SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc.

SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems is a company which designs, produces, and markets a unique line of reusable cleaning products for household use. These sponge-based products utilize SpongeTech(R)'s proprietary, patent (and patent-pending) technologies involving hydrophilic (liquid absorbing) foam and polyurethane matrices. The Company's sponges are specially configured with an outer contact layer and an inner matrix, the latter of which comes pre-loaded with specially formulated soaps and wax that are released when the sponge is wetted and applied to a surface with minimal pressure. The Company's current product line is designed for Car Care and Pet Care, however, SpongeTech(R) is currently exploring additional applications for its technology including an anti-bacterial, kitchen and bath cleaner, as well as a unique 'foaming' bath sponge for children.

Safe Harbor Statement

Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The statements in this presentation that relate to the Company's expectations with regard to the future impact on the Company's results from new products in development are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The results anticipated by any or all of these forward-looking statements may not occur. Additional risks and uncertainties are set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended May 31, 2008, the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB for the first quarter ended August 31, 2008. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes in the Company's plans or expectations.

   Contact:    SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems, Inc.   Investor Relations:   Bill Young, 1-877-776-6438   wayoung55@aol.com or info@spongetech.com  

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: SpongeTech Delivery Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Bill Young, Investor Relations, SpongeTech(R) Delivery Systems,
Inc., +1-877-776-6438, wayoung55@aol.com or info@spongetech.com

Web Site: http://www.spongetech.com/


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Disney Set to Debut Special Limited Engagement, Double Feature, of Disney-Pixar's 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2' Exclusively in Disney Digital 3D(TM) on October 2nd

Disney Set to Debut Special Limited Engagement, Double Feature, of Disney-Pixar's 'Toy Story' and 'Toy Story 2' Exclusively in Disney Digital 3D(TM) on October 2nd

Come See Toy Story and Stay for Toy Story 2!

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Moviegoers are in for twice the fun and triple the thrills as The Walt Disney Studios prepares to debut the Disney Digital 3D(TM) versions of Disney-Pixar's beloved animated features - "Toy Story" and "Toy Story 2" - during a special limited engagement starting on October 2, 2009, it was announced today by Mark Zoradi, president, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Group.

This extraordinary double feature, taking the latest advances in digital 3D technology "to infinity and beyond," will play exclusively in 3D. "Toy Story," the industry's first ever computer-animated feature and the first feature released by Pixar Animation Studios in 1995, and "Toy Story 2," the critically acclaimed sequel that debuted in 1999, were both directed by Academy Award(R)-winning filmmaker John Lasseter. Both films have been meticulously re-rendered in 3D from the original digital files using the latest state-of-the-art technology.

Commenting on the announcement, Zoradi said, "This fantastic double feature will let moviegoers see two of their all-time favorite films from Pixar Animation Studios in a way that they've never seen them before, and all for the price of one movie ticket. John Lasseter and the animation team have truly created a spectacular 3D experience with Buzz, Woody, and all the toy characters in a whole new eye-popping dimension. We're also excited that audiences will soon see a whole new chapter when Toy Story 3 in 3D, directed by Lee Unkrich (co-director of Toy Story 2) comes to theaters on June 18, 2010."

Lasseter added, "The 'Toy Story' films and characters will always hold a very special place in our hearts and we're so excited to be bringing these first two films back for audiences to enjoy in a whole new way thanks to the latest in 3D technology. Disney Digital 3D offers lots of great new possibilities for the art of animation and we will continue to use this new technology to push the boundaries in telling our stories. With 'Toy Story 3' shaping up to be another great adventure for Buzz, Woody and the gang from Andy's room, we thought this would be the perfect way to let audiences experience the first two films all over again. To see the movies back to back will be an amazing treat as well. This is certainly nostalgic for me and reminiscent of my youth when double features were the norm."

Originally released by Walt Disney Pictures in 1995, "Toy Story" went on to receive Oscar(R) nominations for Original Screenplay, Original Score, and Original Song earning Lasseter a Special Achievement Award "for his inspired leadership of the Pixar 'Toy Story' Team, resulting in the first feature-length computer-animated film." 'Toy Story 2' was released in 1999, and reunited voice talents Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, in their roles as Woody and Buzz. The film became one of the most popular animated features of all time, and received an Academy Award(R) nomination for Original Song.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: Walt Disney Studios

CONTACT: Heidi Trotta of Walt Disney Studios, +1-818-560-7280


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TVG (Betfair US) and Keeneland Renew Account Wagering and Television Broadcasting Deal

TVG (Betfair US) and Keeneland Renew Account Wagering and Television Broadcasting Deal

LOS ANGELES, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- TVG, America's horseracing network, and Keeneland, today announced that TVG will be the exclusive television provider with the historic and prestigious Lexington, Kentucky track. TVG, the largest provider of account wagering in the United States through its TVG.com website, will also offer online wagering for all races beginning with Keeneland's Spring Race Meet on April 3, 2009. TVG and TVG.com were recently acquired by Betfair, the world's largest, legal, online wagering company.

"Keeneland is one of the country's pre-eminent race tracks in purse distribution, starters per race and overall racing quality," said Greg Nichols, Managing Director of Sporting Affairs for Betfair. "We are extremely pleased that our first North American agreement as owners of TVG was to extend this long term relationship. We believe that enabling other wagering sites to benefit from TVG's TV and Web coverage is a positive move for Keeneland, its fans and horseplayers, and the overall industry."

TVG will be on-site every day of the Keeneland Spring meet. TVG's Original Programs Blinkers off, :58 Flat and Trackside Live will be hosted live from Keeneland. TVG will provide unprecedented pre-race coverage in the week leading up to the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes including live coverage of the post position draw, and a special edition of TVG's critically-acclaimed program The Works. TVG's live raceday coverage of the Bluegrass will feature state-of-the-art broadcast technology and enhanced camera angles.

"We are delighted to have negotiated this contract extension with TVG and Betfair, and look forward to continuing our long term relationship with TVG as the exclusive TV broadcaster of our races," said Nick Nicholson, president and CEO of Keeneland. "TVG's production quality and wagering platform are among the best in our industry."

Recently named the top-ranked racetrack in 2009 by the Horseplayers Association of North America, Keeneland offers world-class Spring and Fall Meets at one of America's most majestic tracks known for its meticulous landscaping as well as its innovative Polytrack surface. Keeneland will host 30 stakes races with graded designation in 2009, including: the April 11th Toyota Blue Grass Stakes, April 4th Ashland Stakes, Vinery Madison Stakes, Maker's Mark Mile Stakes, Breeders' Futurity Stakes, Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes, and Shadwell Turf Mile Stakes among others.

About TVG

TVG, the official TV and Interactive Wagering partner of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) and a subsidiary of Betfair Group Ltd, the premier e-gaming betting community, is among the most widely distributed horseracing networks in the world. TVG viewers in certain areas can wager interactively on races via telephone, the Internet, TVG Mobile or Interactive Television by establishing a wagering account online at www.tvg.com or by telephone at 1-888-PLAY-TVG.

About Betfair Group Ltd

Betfair is the premier e-gaming betting community, with horseracing as its core product.

Betfair has twice been named the UK's 'Company of the Year' by the Confederation of British Industry and remains the only betting company to win a Queen's Award for Enterprise, being recognised for Innovation in 2003 and most recently for International Trade in 2008, and one of only a handful to have won it twice.

Betfair was named the 'Socially Responsible Operator of the Year' in October 2006, and won the top accolade, the 'Operator of the Year' Award, at the eGaming Review Industry Awards in 2007. The judges said that the company had "constantly pushed the boundaries in terms of what betting companies offer their customers."

Betfair has signed 42 Memoranda Of Understanding (MoUs) with sporting bodies worldwide, the first of which was with the Jockey Club (now the British Horseracing Authority) in 2003.

More information about Betfair can be found at http://corporate.betfair.com/

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: TVG

CONTACT: Kyle Fratini, +1-212-529-8473, kyle.fratini@redconsultancy.com,
for TVG

Web Site: http://corporate.betfair.com/
http://www.tvg.com/


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Light Up a Stogie, Pour a Glass of Scotch and Watch the World Premiere Stand-Up Special 'Ron White: Behavioral Problems' Debuting Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL(R)

Light Up a Stogie, Pour a Glass of Scotch and Watch the World Premiere Stand-Up Special 'Ron White: Behavioral Problems' Debuting Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL(R)

"Ron White: Behavioral Problems - Live, Extended And Uncensored" DVD Hits Stores On Tuesday, April 21 Via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Maybe he can't fix stupid, but Ron White delivers the laughs in his brand-new stand-up special, "Behavioral Problems" which premieres on Sunday, April 19 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL. It's another brilliant addition to his already impressive resume which also features the wildly successful "They Call Me Tater Salad." In this special, White riffs on such wide-ranging topics such as the unintended consequences of excessive drinking, his unique approach to funding the war and the joys of a bidet. White proves that he still hasn't solved his "behavioral problems."

Encore presentations air Sunday, April 19 at 10:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 21 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m. and Saturday, May 2 at 10:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.

"Ron White: Behavioral Problems - Live, Extended And Uncensored" DVD is a single disc and features an extra 40 minutes that did not air on COMEDY CENTRAL. The DVD will be available in stores nationwide on Tuesday, April 21 and released by COMEDY CENTRAL and Paramount Home Entertainment.

Comedian Ron "Tater Salad" White is best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the "Blue Collar Comedy" phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a Gold record, top-rated one-hour specials on COMEDY CENTRAL, a book that appeared on The New York Times best seller list and CD and DVD sales of over 10 million units, White has established himself as a star in his own right. Capitol Records Nashville will release White's third solo comedy album "Behavioral Problems" on Tuesday, April 21.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: COMEDY CENTRAL Corporate Communications

CONTACT: Jamie Lee, +1-212-767-3949, jamie.lee@comedycentral.com, or
Renata Luczak, +1-212-767-8661, renata.luczak@comedycentral.com

Web Site: http://www.comedycentral.com/


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Nick at Nite Celebrates Most-Watched Quarter Ever With Adults 18-49, Men 18-49

Nick at Nite Celebrates Most-Watched Quarter Ever With Adults 18-49, Men 18-49

Network Posts Double-Digit Gains in 1Q, Marking 16 Consecutive Months of Growth

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Nick at Nite scored its most-watched quarter ever in first quarter '09 (NMR 12/29/08-3/29/09) with Adults 18-49 and Men 18-49. Driven by hit family programming like George Lopez, Nick at Nite produced double-digit gains among A18-49 and W18-49 this quarter, and has delivered 16 consecutive months of year-over-year growth in delivery. Nick at Nite closes 1Q as the number-one cable network with W18-49 in total day, and the number-two network with A18-49.

   Highlights of Nick at Nite's 1Q performance include:    --  1Q09 marked Nick at Nite's most-watched quarter ever with A18-49 and       M18-49, averaging a 0.6/690,000 A18-49 (up +20%) and a 0.4/254,000       M18-49.    --  Nick at Nite ranks as the number-one basic cable network for W18-49 in       total day for 1Q, averaging a 0.8/436,000 W18-49, up +14% over last       year.    --  The network is number two in total day with A18-49.    --  With P2+, the network delivered 1.5 million total viewers, up +5% in       delivery over last year.    --  In prime time*, Nick at Nite averaged a 0.7/1.7 million total viewers       (P2+).     --  George Lopez is the network's highest-rated program and has       experienced growth of +40% in rating since its launch in September       2007.  George Lopez averaged a 0.7/791,000 A18-49 in 1Q.   

Nick at Nite is Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block that also features popular hit family comedies including the Emmy Award-winning series Home Improvement, George Lopez, and Family Matters, as well as The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Roseanne. Also coming in 2009 is the hit comedy Everybody Hates Chris, from co-creator and narrator Chris Rock and inspired by his real-life childhood experiences

Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 98 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 14 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com/. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE: VIA.B) .

All numbers above are based on Nielsen Media Research and Nick at Nite's total programming day unless otherwise noted.

*Nick at Nite: M-Th and Sun: 9 p.m.-6 a.m.; Fr-Sat 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (ET/PT). Nick at Nite airs in prime time from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT in prime on weekdays, 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET/PT on weekends.

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Source: Nickelodeon

CONTACT: Joanna Roses, +1-212-846-7326, or Thamar Romero,
+1-212-846-7491

Web Site: http://www.nickpress.com/


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Video: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Ad Council Launch National Lupus Awareness Campaign

Video: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Ad Council Launch National Lupus Awareness Campaign

Model Mercedes Yvette Joins Acting Surgeon General to Unveil the Campaign

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Eighty percent of young women in the United States say they have little or no knowledge of lupus, according to a national online survey released today by the Ad Council.

To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/adcouncil/37422/

In an effort to raise awareness of lupus among women who are at greatest risk for the disease, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health is joining the Ad Council to launch a national multimedia public service advertising (PSA) campaign to address the disease.

The campaign is being unveiled this morning by Acting Surgeon General Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H and model Mercedes Yvette in the Great Hall at HHS and the PSAs will be distributed to media outlets nationwide this week.

Lupus is a serious national health problem, affecting as many as one of every 200 Americans, according to the Lupus Foundation of America. Ninety percent of those with the disease are women and it is three times more common among minority women.

As a chronic auto-immune disease, lupus causes the immune system to mistakenly attack the body's own healthy cells and tissue as though they were foreign invaders, such as bacteria or viruses. It is one of the least recognized diseases and one of the most difficult to diagnose. It is an inflammatory disease that can attack many body systems.

The new PSA campaign primarily aims to reach minority women of childbearing age (18 to 44), who are at greatest risk for lupus. The objective is to help these women understand the disease and its effects and help them identify early warning signs so they can ask their doctor for a medical evaluation.

"Despite its prevalence in the United States, lupus is rarely discussed and often misunderstood among women in our country," said Dr. Wanda K. Jones, deputy assistant secretary for women's health at HHS. "Through this campaign with the Ad Council, we can significantly increase awareness and help women achieve early diagnosis, which will give them the greatest chance for improved health and long-term survival."

Without intervention, lupus can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, disability, and in many cases, death. The disease can have a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, hair loss, painful or swollen joints, fever, skin rashes and kidney problems. However, in the majority of people who are living with lupus, early and effective treatment can minimize symptoms, reduce inflammation and pain, help maintain normal functions and prevent the development of serious complications.

"I took my symptoms seriously and was able to get diagnosed and start treatment early. As a result, I've been able to lead a healthy life," explains Yvette, a Lupus Foundation of America spokesperson. "Taking care of myself is all about finding the right balance -- the right doctors, the right meds, the right people and the right workout."

"Our research found that lupus is not listed among the top health concerns for women and many have minimal knowledge of the disease," said Peggy Conlon, president and CEO of the Ad Council. "By increasing the level of awareness and understanding about lupus and its symptoms, we can encourage women to seek a medical evaluation early so they can take control of the disease and reduce their risk for serious complications. We are proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for this critical campaign."

The Ad Council's survey found that only 18 percent of women are personally concerned about lupus. The majority of respondents expressed concern about other health-related conditions, including cancer (67 percent), depression (61 percent), high blood pressure (58 percent), diabetes (57 percent) and arthritis (52 percent). Furthermore, approximately 29 percent could not correctly define lupus as an autoimmune disease, and 31 percent were not aware that women of childbearing age are most at risk.

Created pro bono by Los Angeles-based ad agency Muse Communications, the campaign includes television, radio, print, outdoor and Web advertising, which will all be available in Spanish. The new ads feature real women in the target audience who have been diagnosed with lupus. They portray women who are experiencing symptoms of the disease but have not yet asked their doctors, "Could I have lupus?"

The PSAs conclude with the tagline, "For answers. For support. For hope." and direct women to visit a new interactive and comprehensive Web site, www.couldIhavelupus.gov, or call a toll-free number (1-800-994-9662) to learn more about the symptoms and treatment options for lupus and access local resources. The site, which is also available in Spanish, encourages visitors to upload their personal stories and post comments in an effort to initiate a dialogue about the disease among the target audiences.

"The Diaries' creative is a special body of work that starts and ends with the women that are affected by Lupus," said Jo Muse, executive chairman and creative director "They spoke to us so deeply and we just wanted the messages to ring true and be impactful."

Beginning this week, an integrated social media program will extend the reach of the PSA campaign on popular social networking sites and blogs frequented by women.

Also, the Ad Council and HHS's Office on Women's Health are engaging a series of campaign partners in the federal government and nonprofit sectors to further the reach of the messages to their groups and members. These include the Lupus Foundation of America (founding partner), Alliance for Lupus Research, American College of Rheumatology, The Black Women's Health Imperative, Center for Lupus Care, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hispanic Federation, Lupus Alliance of America, Lupus Support Group, National Institutes of Health, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and The Wright Group.

The new PSAs and Web sites have been researched extensively and tested with women in the target audiences. The ads are being distributed to approximately 33,000 media outlets nationwide. Per the Ad Council's model, all of the ads will air and run in advertising time and space donated by the media.

Campaign launch activities will continue throughout the next several months to coincide with Mother's Day and Lupus Awareness Month, which is May.

The online survey was commissioned by the Ad Council and HHS and conducted in partnership with Greenfield Online from February 28 to March 8, 2009. The sample consisted of 430 women between the ages of 18 and 44 who have never been diagnosed or treated for lupus. Respondents were part of households that are members of a large national opt-in panel managed by Greenfield Online. The Greenfield panel is nationally representative of the U.S. online population. Preset sampling specifications were set to ensure a nationally representative sample of women, reflecting a range of demographic groups.

OWH

The Office on Women's Health (OWH) was established in 1991 within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its Vision is to ensure that "All Women and Girls are Healthier and Have a Better Sense of Well Being." Its mission is to "provide leadership to promote health equity for women and girls through sex/gender-specific approaches." The strategy OWH uses to achieve its mission and vision is through the development of innovative programs, by educating health professionals, and motivating behavior change in consumers through the dissemination of health information.

The Advertising Council

The Ad Council (www.adcouncil.org) is a private, non-profit organization that marshals talent from the advertising and communications industries, the facilities of the media, and the resources of the business and non-profit communities to produce, distribute and promote public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well-being, environmental preservation and strengthening families.

Muse Communications

Muse Communications is an independent multicultural agency. The agency services clients in various industries, including health care, automotive, banking, insurance, government agencies and beverages. Muse resides in Hollywood, Calif. For more information contact Muse at (323) 960-4080 or visit www.museusa.com.

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Source: The Ad Council

CONTACT: HHS, Office of Public Health and Science, Public Affairs
Office, +1-202-205-0143; or Kathy Macaraeg of Muse Communications,
+1-310-649-0944, kathy@kjm-marcomm.com; or Ellyn Fisher of The Ad Council,
+1-212-984-1964, efisher@adcouncil.org

Web Site: http://www.adcouncil.org/


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David Bialis Named Senior Vice President, Western Division

David Bialis Named Senior Vice President, Western Division

Percy Kirk, Marilyn Burrows and David Blau Appointed to New System Leadership Roles

ATLANTA, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, Inc. today tapped David Bialis as its new senior vice president for its Western division and announced other new leadership appointments that position the company for continued strong growth and competitive excellence.

In making the announcement, Cox's Chief Operating Officer Leo Brennan said, "as Cox's new COO, a primary focus is the development and positioning of leaders who will inspire our employees and help us to flawlessly execute our business strategy in increasingly competitive markets. The Cox leaders we today assign new responsibilities have proven themselves through years of dedicated service and progressive responsibilities. Most importantly, they deliver results."

In his new role, Bialis will be responsible for leading the company's Western division and field services organization, replacing the retiring Claus Kroeger in overseeing nearly 3.3 million customer relationships. Bialis' focus will continue to be on the strong and urgent response to competition which has been a hallmark of his success in his prior role as vice president and general manager of Cox's Oklahoma system, a role he's held since 1992.

Bialis expertly led the consolidation of acquired cable systems in Oklahoma which grew Cox's Oklahoma interests from a base of 125,000 basic video customers to a 500,000 subscriber cable mega-system. He also helped lead Cox's success in commercial services where his team included the highest revenue-generating Cox Business unit in the company.

Bialis began his career with Cox when he joined Cox Santa Barbara in 1984. He later served as division business operations director at Atlanta headquarters in 1990 and then as the chief financial officer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution (a sister company to Cox Communications) from 1991-1992. Bialis is a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned a bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance.

Percy Kirk has been named senior vice president and general manager of Cox Oklahoma, replacing Bialis. A nine-year veteran of Cox, Kirk most recently served as the senior vice president and general manager of Cox Omaha where he managed the strategic operations for the Omaha metropolitan area and Sun Valley, Idaho. Employee development will be a major focus for Kirk in Oklahoma as he leads this large operating system to continued strategic and competitive excellence. Notably, the Oklahoma system will be the home for Cox's "Wireless Center of Excellence," a special squad of customer care representatives who will deliver outstanding customer service nationwide as Cox enters the wireless marketplace later in 2009.

Kirk's career at Cox includes service as vice president of network operations for Cox Arizona and as vice president of operations for Cox Kansas. Prior to joining Cox, Kirk held a variety of positions of increasing responsibility with Multimedia Cablevision. Kirk earned a bachelor's degree from Wichita State University and a master's degree from Friends University in Wichita.

Marilyn Burrows has been named senior vice president and general manager of Cox Las Vegas. Burrows joined Cox in 2004 from Time Warner Cable's National Division in Denver where she was vice president, online services. In addition, Burrows served as a founding member and senior vice president of business development and marketing for Callahan Associates International, LLC in Denver and Bonn, Germany. Burrows spent 13 years with US WEST in various strategy, planning, marketing and product development roles before serving as managing director and vice president of business development for Europe and Latin America out of the US WEST international offices in London.

In her most recent role, Burrows served as vice president and general manager of Cox Roanoke. In that capacity, her team was the first Cox system to launch VoIP digital telephone service in 2004. Members of her Roanoke team have also partnered with Cox teams in Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads, Virginia as a part of "Team Virginia" to fully integrate billing and technical support call center functions. And recently, Burrows was tapped to lead a 2008 standardization effort dubbed "Know the Customer." Addressing customer contact management and retention and loyalty, this initiative crossed both functional boundaries and all 18 of Cox's markets. Burrows earned her bachelor's degree and her MBA from the University of Nebraska.

Finally, David Blau has been named senior vice president and general manager of Cox's operations in Omaha, Nebraska. Most recently, Blau served as vice president and general manager of Cox Business & Hospitality Network in Las Vegas and interim general manager for the entire Las Vegas cable system post Leo Brennan's departure to fulfill the chief operations officer role at Cox's headquarters in Atlanta.

Blau was appointed vice president of business operations for the Las Vegas market in 2002 and was promoted to vice president and general manager of Cox Business and Hospitality Network in 2004. Cox Business offers full-service, facilities-based communications solutions which include high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services as well as dedicated data and video transport services for small to large-sized business. Hospitality Network provides state-of-the-art video-on-demand and interactive television services as well as wired and wireless data and voice solutions to the world's largest gaming hotels and resorts.

Blau joined Cox Communications in 1997 as a senior financial analyst and was later promoted to manager of investment planning where he helped lead the company's strategic growth initiatives including acquiring over two million customers in several strategic acquisitions, as well as system trades that substantially furthered Cox's clustering strategy. In 1999, he was promoted to director of business operations for the company's central division where he helped lead the integration of several newly acquired markets into the company's operations. Blau holds a bachelor of science and master of accounting degrees, both from the University of Florida.

In summarizing these appointments, Brennan said, "Cox has a legacy of great leaders such as Claus Kroeger whose retirement we celebrate in May. Each of us appointed to new roles has terrific predecessors to inspire us. Bialis, Kirk, Burrows and Blau have each demonstrated their ability to successfully execute on our business strategy in highly dynamic and competitive marketplaces, and each brings unique skills and insight to their news roles."

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a multi-service broadband communications and entertainment company with more than 6.2 million total residential and commercial customers. The third-largest cable television company in the United States, Cox offers an array of advanced digital video, high-speed Internet and telephony services over its own nationwide IP network, as well as integrated wireless services. Cox Business is a full-service, facilities-based provider of communications solutions for commercial customers, providing high-speed Internet, voice and long distance services, as well as data and video transport services for small to large-sized businesses. Cox Media offers national and local cable advertising in traditional spot and new media formats, along with promotional opportunities and production services. Cox Communications wholly owns and operates the Travel Channel.

More information about the services of Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com, www.coxbusiness.com, and www.coxmedia.com.

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Source: Cox Communications, Inc.

CONTACT: David Grabert, Director, Media Relations, Cox Communications,
+1-404-269-7054, David.Grabert@Cox.com

Web Site: http://www.cox.com/
http://www.coxbusiness.com/
http://www.coxmedia.com/

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Nickelodeon Finishes First Quarter as Top-Rated Basic Cable Network Far Outdistancing Closest Competitors and Marking Record 56th Straight Quarter as Number One

Nickelodeon Finishes First Quarter as Top-Rated Basic Cable Network Far Outdistancing Closest Competitors and Marking Record 56th Straight Quarter as Number One

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards and iCarly Nab Cable's Top Three Kid, Tween 1Q Telecasts; SpongeBob SquarePants and iCarly are 1Q's Top Kids' Shows

Nick at Nite, The N, Nicktoons Network and NOGGIN Post Best 1Qs Ever

NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- As it marks its 30th anniversary on April 1, Nickelodeon scored a major milestone in first quarter '09, finishing as basic cable's top total day network for kids, tweens and total viewers (P2+) -- its 56th consecutive quarter at number one, marking the longest run of its kind. With double- to triple-digit leads against its closest competitors, Nick averaged a 3.6/1.2 million K2-11 and 2.3 million P2+ in 1Q, led by number-one kids' shows iCarly and SpongeBob SquarePants (NMR 12/29/08-3/29/09). Nickelodeon also scored the top three kid and tween telecasts on cable for the quarter: Nickelodeon's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards (March 28, 8 p.m. [all times ET/PT]); "iLook Alike" (March 7, 8 p.m.); and iCarly's "iKiss" (Jan. 3, 8 p.m.).

Additionally, Nickelodeon Kids and Family TV networks -- NOGGIN, The N, Nicktoons Network, and Nick at Nite -- all posted their best first quarter performances ever and delivered solid year-over-year growth. Across the entire Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group portfolio, the Group's television properties reached an average of 26.2 million K2-11 (source: NMR NPower 12/29/08-3/29/09) each week in first quarter -- more than any other kids' brand.

   Nickelodeon's 1Q highlights include:    --  Nick is number one with K2-11, earning a 3.6/1.2 million -- a +33%       lead over the next closest kids' competitor (The Disney Channel,       2.7/925,000 K2-11) and +112% ahead of Cartoon Network (1.7/587,000       K2-11).    --  Nick tops with total viewers, tallying 2.3 million P2+, +39% ahead of       the number-two total day network, The Disney Channel (1.6 million P2+)       and +106% over Cartoon Network (1.1 million P2+).    --  Nick is number one with K6-11, averaging a 3.1/667,000 K6-11, +15%       ahead of the number-two kids' net (The Disney Channel: 2.7/563,000       K6-11) and +72% ahead of Cartoon Network (1.8/377,000 K6-11).    --  Nick leads with tweens, averaging a 2.3/490,000 T9-14, a +15% lead       over closest tween competitor (The Disney Channel, 2.0/428,000 T9-14)       and +92% ahead of Cartoon Network (1.2/266,000 T9-14).    --  Nick is the number-one destination for preschoolers on commercial TV,       averaging a 4.2/577,000 K2-5, +56% ahead of The Disney Channel       (2.7/362,000) and +180% ahead of Cartoon Network (1.5/210,000).     --  Nickelodeon owns four of the top five animated shows for kids 2-11 in       1Q09, including: SpongeBob SquarePants (#1); Back at the Barnyard       (#2); The Mighty B! (#3) and The Fairly OddParents (#5).    Nickelodeon's programming highlights for 1Q include:     --  Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards (Saturday, March 28) slimed its       way to become basic cable's number-one telecast of 2009 with kids and       tweens.  The star-studded telecast set a new record as the biggest       Kids' Choice Awards to date, drawing a record 7.7 million total       viewers (P2+) and earning its highest ratings ever among kids and       tweens.    --  iCarly is basic cable television's number-one show for kids 2-11, kids       6-11 and total viewers for 1Q.  iCarly's "iLook Alike" (March 7, 2009)       is the year's number-two cable telecast with kids, behind only       Nickelodeon's 2009 Kids' Choice Awards.  iCarly's "iKiss" (Jan. 3,       2009) follows the Kids' Choice Awards as the year's number-two       telecast with tweens on cable television.       --  iCarly's ratings are up +63% with K2-11 (8.8/3.1 million K2-11)           and up +104% among tweens (10.2/2.2 million T9-14) over last year.        --  iCarly is the highest-rated program with K6-11 and T9-14 on           Saturday nights.     --  Nickelodeon's premiere of the CGI-animated series The Penguins of       Madagascar (Saturday, March 28) broke records as the most-watched       series premiere in Nickelodeon's history with 6.1 total million       viewers (P2+), delivering the most kids 6-11 for an animated series       premiere on Nick, and the best new series premiere performance ever       with tweens.     --  True Jackson, VP is television's second highest-rated show for kids       6-11 and tweens 9-14 on Saturday nights, behind number-one iCarly.        True Jackson, VP ratings are up +24% among K6-11 (7.2/1.5 million       K6-11) and +40% among T9-14 (6.3/1.3 million T9-14) year-to-date.     --  Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, SpongeBob SquarePants is       the number-one animated show with kids 2-11 for the quarter.        SpongeBob SquarePants has been the number-one animated program with       kids 2-11 for more than seven consecutive years.    Nickelodeon's Kids and Family portfolio highlights for 1Q include:    --  Nick at Nite scored its most-watched quarter ever with Adults 18-49       and Men 18-49, netting 16 consecutive months of year-over-year growth.       --  It is total day's number-one cable network with W18-49 this           quarter, averaging a 0.8/436,000 W18-49 (up +14%); and the number           two with A18-49, averaging a 0.6/690,000 A18-49 (up +20%) and 1.5           million total viewers (up +5%).   --  Led by the success of new hit series Wolverine and The X-Men,       Nicktoons Network earned its best 1Q performance and posted       double-digit gains with all key demos.       --  1Q09 is Nicktoons Network's most-watched and highest-rated 1Q with           kids 6-11, boys 6-11, tweens 9-14, boys 9-14 and total viewers.       --  The network is up +33% over last year with K6-11; +25% with B6-11;           +50% with T9-14; +33% with B9-14; and +58% with total viewers.   --  The N delivered its best quarterly performance ever and its biggest       teen and total viewer audience in 1Q.       --  Delivery for the quarter during its total day with teens (T12-17)           and total viewers is up double-digits by +23% and +47%,           respectively, over last year.        --  January marked The N's most-watched month ever with total viewers.    --  NOGGIN delivered its most-watched and highest-rated quarter ever with       kids 2-5 and total viewers, posting double-digit yearly gains in 1Q.       --  NOGGIN ends 1Q as the number-two preschool cable network in total           day, second only to Nickelodeon, posting growth of +40% K2-5 and           +41% P2+.        --  January 2009 was NOGGIN's best monthly delivery with total viewers           and March 2009 was its most-watched month ever with kids 2-5.   

Nickelodeon, now in its 30th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in more than 98 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 14 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com/. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE:VIA) (NYSE: VIA.B) .

All numbers above are based on Nielsen Media Research 12/29/08-3/29/09 and Nickelodeon's total programming day unless otherwise noted. Nickelodeon: M-Th: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fr-Sat: 6:00 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun: 6 a.m.-9 p.m. (ET/PT)

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Source: Nickelodeon

CONTACT: Joanna Roses, +1-212-846-7326, or Thamar Romero,
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