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For Immediate Release NEWSMAX TV IS ADDED to ATLANTIC

For Immediate Release NEWSMAX TV IS ADDED to ATLANTIC

For Immediate Release TV IS ADDED TO AND BUCKEYE CABLESYSTEM New Distribution Deals Expand Cable Presence for The Fast-Growing News and Information Channel Boca Raton, Fla. – June 22, 2015 – Newsmax TV has signed a pair of distribution deals with key regional cable operators Atlantic Broadband and Buckeye CableSystem that significantly strengthen the news and information channel’s outreach on the East Coast and in Ohio, respectively. The deals underscore Newsmax TV’s continued success in securing distribution with traditional cable systems as well as satellite and OTT operators. With the addition of more than 250,000 households from Atlantic Broadband and Buckeye CableSystem, the rapidly growing Newsmax TV is available in more than 40 million cable and satellite homes, currently available to DIRECTV and DISH customers, along with additional providers. Newsmax TV’s live stream is also available to approximately 100 million iOS and Android and OTT devices, via FiOS and others. The news, information and lifestyle channel aimed at an under-served Baby Boomer population has been enhancing its programming and expanding its distribution on all platforms. Headquartered in Quincy, Mass., Atlantic Broadband is the 13th largest cable operator in the U.S. The company offers a full suite of TV, and phone services in Western Pennsylvania, Miami Beach, Maryland/Delaware, and Aiken, S.C. The company will be expanding its service area to eastern Connecticut later this year. Buckeye CableSystem is based in Toledo, Ohio, and serves customers throughout Northwest Ohio and certain communities in Southeast Michigan. It offers its customers HD/ TV, internet, home phone and other services. “Atlantic Broadband and Buckeye CableSystem are important additions to the Newsmax TV distribution network, located in strategic regions of the country that will be especially receptive to our independent and comprehensive programming aimed at the Baby Boomer audience,” Newsmax Media CEO said. “As we move forward and gain momentum, having important distribution partners like Atlantic Broadband and Buckeye CableSystem become particularly important.” “Atlantic Broadband is focused on delivering customers with the content they want, when they want it,” Atlantic Broadband’s Vice President of Programming Heather McCallion said. “We’re pleased to add Newsmax TV to our growing lineup of top-tier programming options.” “Newsmax TV offers a full range of practical and useful programming that we expect our audience will embrace,” Jeff Abbas, President and General Manager of Buckeye CableSystem said. More than just a politically focused channel, Newsmax TV provides a full range of informational programming and lifestyle content for Boomers in the areas of health, finance and personal well-being. With headquarters in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Fla., plus additional studios in New York and, soon, Washington D.C., Newsmax TV emphasizes practical, useful information that is relevant to a large adult audience.

About Newsmax Media, Inc. Founded in 1998 and based in West Palm Beach and Boca Raton , Newsmax Media is a privately held television and online media organization. In addition to being the parent company that is launching Newsmax TV, its media holdings and products include The Newsmax Feed Network, Newsmax.com, Moneynews.com, Newsmaxhealth.com, Newsmax Magazine and more than a dozen health and financial online and print newsletters. Newsmax.com is acknowledged as one of the most trafficked politics focused websites reaching more than 10 million unique visitors monthly. Newsmax.com has more than 4 million email subscribers as well as a syndicated news feed network that reaches close to 50 million monthly, according to comScore. Newsmax TV’s approach has been to offer independent news from a heartland perspective, giving viewers not only the latest on politics and current events, but practical information on health, money and lifestyle. About Atlantic Broadband Atlantic Broadband, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cable Inc. (TSX: CCA), is the 13th largest cable operator in the , based on number of Basic Cable customers served. The company provides TV, Internet and Phone services to more than 224,000 residential and business customers located in four operating regions: Western Pennsylvania, Miami Beach, Maryland/Delaware, and Aiken, S.C. Atlantic Broadband is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts. Additional information is available at www.atlanticbb.com. About Buckeye CableSystem Buckeye , Inc., known as Buckeye CableSystem®, operates in the Toledo, Ohio area, with customers in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. Buckeye CableSystem is among the 25 largest cable operators in the United States. Founded in 1965, Buckeye is the second oldest continuously-owned large-city cable system in the US. The company offers digital cable TV, high-speed Internet and residential phone in various a la carte and bundled service levels. Buckeye Cablevision, Inc.is a wholly owned subsidiary of Block Communications, Inc., headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. Contacts Jonathan Taylor Lee Helper B/HImpact – for Newsmax Media B/HImpact – for Newsmax Media (310) 880-4951 (310) 694-3104 [email protected] [email protected]

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