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WB11/WPIX Broadcast of THE TUBE Music Network Launches in Tri-State Area on Comcast Digital Cable Adding Nearly One Million Viewers to National Reach

Posted on: Monday, 24 July 2006, 09:00 CDT

"I Spend Most of My Time at Home and Ever Since I Got THE TUBE, It's on 24/7. I Know We've Just Met, but I Think I Love You." -- G. Camillus, New York City, NY

THE TUBE, the first 24-hour digital network devoted solely to music programming, is now available on Comcast Digital Cable Channel 250 in New York and Jersey and on Channel 242 in the Danbury, Connecticut area.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of THE TUBE MEDIA CORPORATION (OTCBB:TUBM), THE TUBE Music Network is also available on WPIX-TV's digital multicast signal on Channel 11.2, and has been launching aggressively this summer on digital stations cross the country, as well as on cable systems in Chicago, Miami and Philadelphia.

THE TUBE features a bold playlist comprised of major and independent label videos, as well as exclusive performance clips. In a vast departure from the way music has traditionally been presented on television, classic performances from legendary artists are featured alongside just-released videos by current artists. There are no reality shows, award shows or game shows on THE TUBE, providing viewers in the Tri-state area one of the most innovative new music programming options in decades.

"Comcast is thrilled to bring THE TUBE to our digital customers," said Keith Taub, Comcast Area Vice President for Northern New Jersey. "We have invested tremendous resources in building a fiber-rich network that delivers the best value in home entertainment and information services with unique programming options like THE TUBE across our entire service territory."

"Comcast is pleased to deliver THE TUBE to our New York and Danbury area customers," said Tony Speller, Vice President for Comcast's Connecticut-Western Massachusetts Region. "THE TUBE is a network that represents the evolution of music video entertainment and showcases the value of digital cable by delivering more of the quality programming our customers are demanding."

THE TUBE Music Network is spearheaded by CEO Les Garland, one of the creative forces who helped develop the music television genre in the 1980's, serving as co-founder/originator of both MTV: Music Television and VH-1. In the 90's, Garland played an essential role in the domestic and international launch of the first interactive music channel, The Box, acting as senior executive vice president.

"With commitments in 71 of the top 100 markets, including the coveted New York, THE TUBE Music Network is a major force in this exciting new digital multicast environment," said Garland.

About Comcast:

Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA) (Nasdaq:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 21.7 million cable customers, 9.0 million high-speed Internet customers, and 1.5 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.

The Company's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, OLN, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets. The Company also has a majority ownership in Comcast Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia. Comcast Class A common stock and Class A Special common stock trade on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbols CMCSA and CMCSK, respectively.

About WB11/WPIX:

New York's WB11 (WPIX-TV) is the award winning, flagship station of The WB Television Network, and is seen in over 10 million homes through over-the-air and satellite distribution. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, WB11 has been the recipient of numerous Emmy Awards, Edward R. Murrow Awards, and New York State Broadcasters Awards. Its successful WB Network programming, award winning news programs: WB11 News At Ten (10-11pm) and WB11 Morning News (5-9am), extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's programming, public affairs shows, and outstanding event coverage have all contributed to the station's success. In addition, WB11 has been the official broadcast TV home of the New York Mets since 1999. www.wb11.com.

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Source: Business Wire

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