ION, Comcast Extend Affiliation Agreement

WEST PALM BEACH/PHILADELPHIA, January 14: ION Media Networks
has inked a deal with Comcast for the continued distribution of ION Television,
as well as for carriage for the digital networks qubo and ION Life.

Under the agreement, Comcast will continue to offer the
flagship network ION Television and will add ION’s two new 24-hour digital
networks, qubo and ION Life, to its cable platform.

Steve Friedman, the president of ION Media Networks
Distribution, commented: “This agreement is another milestone in our
multiplatform network strategy and reflects our commitment to working with our
cable partners to offer digital value-added products for underserved and
diverse special-interest TV categories.”

Jennifer Gaiski, the senior VP of content acquisition for
Comcast, added, “ION Media offers a unique programming mix that is
family-oriented and appeals to a wide range of viewers. By adding the qubo and
ION Life networks to our lineups in
select markets, we’re giving our customers even more value, with programming
that’s especially tailored for specific audiences, including children and older
adults.”

—By Kristin Brzoznowski