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GOTUIT MEDIA AND RSN TEAM FOR OUTDOOR & EXTREME SPORTS ON DEMAND

Extreme Viewing for Extreme Sports

Andover, MA (May 11, 2004) – Gotuit Media Corp., the leading platform provider for next generation video-on-demand, today announced an agreement with RSN (Resort Sports Network), the first cable TV network to focus on outdoor sports, to launch the most advanced on demand product for outdoor and extreme sports. Viewers will have on demand access to some of the best outdoor lifestyle programming that exists today. Offered as part of Gotuit Sports On Demand, the line-up will consist of RSN featured programming including: “Extreme Scene,” “Reel Thrills,” RSN Resort Updates, RSN Outdoor Adventure Series and RSN’s instructional tips on golf, biking, hiking, rock climbing, fly-fishing, kayaking and more. Additionally, RSN will provide daily weather and outdoor updates directly from many of its resort stations across the country from North Conway, N.H. to Key West, Fla. to Lake Tahoe, Calif.

The addition of RSN content to Gotuit Sports On Demand gives viewers instant access to a vast array of outdoor lifestyle programming and resort updates never before available on demand. Activities such as skiing, skateboarding, fly-fishing, wakeboarding, surfing, mountain-biking, golf and rock climbing are all available for customized viewing. Digital subscribers can personalize their viewing experience by selecting only the segments of the program that they are most interested in watching, without having to watch the program in its entirety. Using Gotuit’s on-screen menu, viewers can browse and select specific segments of RSN content for immediate viewing.

“We’re thrilled to be working with Gotuit Media to make our outdoor lifestyle updates and action sports programs available on demand with this entirely new platform,” said Jeff Dumais, president of RSN. “Our viewing audience will be eager to gain immediate access to updates from their favorite resorts, and we expect this type of on demand viewing will be hugely popular for outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts.”

“We’re excited to add RSN content to the Gotuit Sports line-up. The popularity of outdoor and extreme sports continues to grow—making it a critical component of any on demand sports package,” said Mark Pascarella , president of Gotuit Media Corp. “RSN content is truly cutting edge and delivering it on the Gotuit On Demand platform makes for an unmatched viewing experience. Gotuit Sports On Demand now gives operators a comprehensive on demand sports package that they can offer to their subscribers in a compelling new way.”

About RSN

RSN is a national cable television network that specializes in creating and distributing outdoor content for America 's premier resorts. Started in 1985, RSN serves more than 100 resorts markets across the U.S. and is known for its unique ability to localize content to meet the specific needs of resort communities. RSN is headquartered in Portland, Maine. www.Rsn.com.

About Gotuit Media Corp.

Gotuit Media is dedicated to enabling the intelligent navigation of on-demand video content. Its flagship offering, Gotuit On Demand, is a patented indexing technology that combines segment metadata with on-demand video content, allowing consumers to quickly access the parts of a show in which they are the most interested. Gotuit works with both cable operators and content owners to provide viewers with direct access to the very best moments in television.

Gotuit holds a broad portfolio of patents in the time-shifted video space, including several landmark awards concerning video metadata. Founded in 2000, Gotuit Media is privately held and funded by Highland Capital Partners, Motorola and other investors. Additional information can be found on Gotuit Media's web site at www.gotuit.com.

 

Media Contacts:

David Laubner
Gotuit Media Corp.
E-mail: dlaubner@gotuit.com
Phone: 781.970.5432

Richard Bilodeau
RSN – VP, Marketing
E-mail: rbilodeau@rsn.com
Phone: 207.772.5000 x337

 

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