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WFN: WORLD FISHING NETWORK AND NATIONAL CABLE TELEVISION COOPERATIVE REACH CARRIAGE AGREEMENT

DENVER, CO. – APRIL 19, 2011 – WFN: World Fishing Network, North America’s only 24- hour fishing lifestyle network, today announced a carriage agreement for distribution with the National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC). Through the agreement, NCTC members, who include nearly 1,000 cable companies across the , can immediately add WFN and WFN HD to their channel line-up.

“The NCTC is proud to support WFN's efforts to bring important and targeted programming to the passionate audience of more than 60 million anglers. We are pleased to offer this quality, specialized programming and entertainment to our members and their customers,” said Frank Hughes, NCTC’s Senior Vice President of Programming.

“This agreement extends the availability of the WFN channel to nearly 1,000 cable operators, with the potential to reach more than 26 million subscribers,” said Mark Rubinstein, President and CEO of WFN. “We are delighted to respond to the heavy and ongoing demand for WFN by cable customers across the country.”

About NCTC The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for nearly 1,000 member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the United States and its territories. NCTC is located in Lenexa, Kansas.

About WFN: World Fishing Network WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes primetime theme nights, regional bureaus from across the nation, a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any TV channel.

Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the Network also delivers a weekly news program, WFN News, and the schedule includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including; Hookin’ Up with Mariko Izumi, Reel Fishy Jobs with Mark Melnyk, Lost Lake and Getting School’d with JP DeRose. The beauty of WFN’s programming is available in 100 percent stunning High Definition. WFN’s multimedia platform includes a mobile portal, WFN Fishing Log (fishing app for the iPhone and iPad) and a robust fishing website, www.WorldFishingNetwork.com.

Originally launched in December 2005, today WFN and WFN HD are available in more than 20 million households through North American cable, satellite and telecommunications distributors including: , Comcast, Charter, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS, and more. For more information, visit www.WorldFishingNetwork.com.

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Media Contact: Doug Drotman ([email protected] or 631-462-1198)