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StreamAudio and MediaSpan Announce Co-Marketing Agreement

Wednesday 02. April 2008 - MediaSpan and StreamAudio establish a co-marketing partnership to utilize and sell Audio Streaming, Web Design, Content Management, Network Ad Sales and Online Loyalty services.

MediaSpan and StreamAudio have entered into an exclusive co-marketing agreement in which StreamAudio will be the preferred streaming provider for MediaSpan’s customers and, in turn, StreamAudio will promote MediaSpan’s web design, content management, online loyalty and network ad sales services to its customers.  MediaSpan provides online marketing solutions for its online Network of over 1,400 local media websites, and provides streaming solutions for over 60 radio stations and newspapers. StreamAudio is the leading provider of cost-effective streaming solutions for media groups in the U.S.

Steve Barth, EVP and General Manager of MediaSpan’s Online Services unit, said, “After much due diligence and careful consideration, we were very impressed with StreamAudio’s streaming platform, advertising software, and customer service. And, with its industry-leading reputation, large customer base and popular website, StreamAudio is well positioned to recommend our services to hundreds of their customers and prospects.”

“With an installed base of more than 40 media companies, 500 radio stations, and commercial delivery of more than 12 million streaming hours per month, StreamAudio has the capacity, experience, and know-how to perform well for a service oriented company such as MediaSpan”, said Darren Harle, President and General Manager of StreamAudio. “As an industry leader, we get lots of calls for website development and network sales services from media companies. After reviewing MediaSpan’s products and development capabilities and getting to know its management team and their customer service philosophy, we concluded that this is a company that we would be proud to recommend.”

Mr. Barth, added, “Newspaper and radio customers will greatly benefit from this partnership between Internet streaming pioneer StreamAudio, and MediaSpan with its over 100 years of serving local media properties. After working with StreamAudio for several months, and experiencing their streaming service and their user-friendly software, we are confident that StreamAudio is a good match for MediaSpan’s  leading industry position and strong 24/7 support.”

MediaSpan will be demonstrating its innovative online services toolsets along with other solutions for publishers at the NEXPO Capital Conference ‘08 in Washington, DC , Booth 700, April 12th -15th.