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The Score and The Bridle Bash Foundation Announce The 4th Annual Cabbie on The Street Invitational Table Tennis Tournament
Score personalities, friends and celebs team up to raise money for charity
TORONTO, Feb. 3, 2010 – Score personality and ping pong authority Cabral “Cabbie” Richards is at it again with The 4th Annual Cabbie on The Street Invitational Table Tennis Tournament hosted by Cabbie himself and presented by Score Media and The Bridle Bash Foundation. A night filled with table tennis challenges, celebrity sightings and an awesome after party, the tournament will be the charity event of the year.
Open to spectators and players of all ages, the annual event featuring 64 teams in a double elimination-style tournament, will help raise money for several charities including Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) for emergency medical relief. Proceeds from the event will also be distributed amongst the Bridle Bash Foundation’s recipient charities.
Details of the event include:
Date: Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Time: Tournament 4pm – 8pm with an after party to follow (designated areas reserved for those of legal drinking age)
Location: Andrew Richard Designs, 571 Adelaide Street East, Toronto (map)
“We’re very excited about hosting this event while bringing our friends and family together to raise money for several good causes including Doctors Without Borders, especially now while they need our help more than ever,” says Score personality and Table Tennis Tournament host, Cabral Richards. “Come out if you can – you’re guaranteed a good time while supporting a good cause.”
With appearances from a host of sports celebrities, musicians and television personalities, this year’s tournament is guaranteed to be action packed from start to finish.
Additional details about the tournament can be found at: http://www.bridlebashfoundation.com/cabbieonthestreetinvitational/home.html.
For more information or to find out more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact: info@bridlebashfoundation.com or slassman@scoremedia.com.
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.7 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
About The Bridle Bash Foundation
The Bridle Bash Foundation is a registered charity dedicated to providing financial support to Canadian charities that focus on health research, treatment and support for adults and children. Our goal is to raise money through fundraising events and generous donations. Our philosophy is to utilize the valuable expertise of volunteers who wish to donate their time and knowledge. We operate with zero administrative costs to maximize the funds that we make available to our recipient charities.
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Score Media Reports Highest Quarterly Revenue and EBITDA in Company History
First quarter results demonstrate significant multi‐platform revenue growth
TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2009:
- Revenue for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 increased by 8% or $0.9 million to $11.4 million compared to $10.5 million in the quarter ended November 30, 2008. This was the highest revenue quarter in the Company’s history.
- EBITDA for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 was $3.3 million compared to $1.2 million in the previous year. This was the highest EBITDA quarter in the Company’s history. Excluding the impact of the $0.8 million CRTC Part II regulatory fee reversal, EBITDA for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 more than doubled with an increase of $1.3 million to $2.5 million, compared to $1.2 million in the previous year.
- Net income for the quarter ended November 30, 2009 was $1.1 million, compared to $0.2 million in the previous year
“We continually strive to achieve growth across all areas of our business,” says John Levy, Chairman & CEO, Score Media Inc. “I congratulate everyone at the Company in helping us realize both record revenue and EBITDA by remaining innovative and original in everything we do.”
- ScoreMobile for BlackBerry and ScoreMobile iPhone Edition are growing rapidly in the North American market. In November 2009 alone, this application amassed more than 1 million combined unique users (over 60% U.S.‐based), and received over 300,000 application downloads.
- The Score’s 2009‐2010 NBA coverage kicked‐off with a record audience during the Toronto Raptors first regular season game versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 20 Raptors games, 40 NBA games, multi‐platform programming and an expanded line‐up of basketball coverage, including weekly episodes of Court Surfing, Canadian basketball fans can expect a comprehensive round‐up of live games, highlights and signature Score content throughout the NBA season.
- theScore.com web traffic is growing rapidly; in the three months ended November 30, 2009, page visits were up 11% compared to the same month in the previous year. theScore.com Sports Federation also experienced significant growth, jumping from 12 to 26 blogs since its inception in November 2008 and 247,000 unique visitors in November 2009 compared to 21,000 unique visitors in the same month of 2008.
- The Score HD became available to Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers, expanding our high definition footprint amongst Canadian households.
- On August 31, 2009, BBM Canada launched a new national audience measurement service in the form of the Portable People Meter (PPM). The PPM is a small lightweight device, about the size of a pager which will be carried by 9,000 randomly‐chosen panelists who are representative of the Canadian population. Audiences on The Score were up more than 50% in the first quarter of fiscal 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year. Additionally, in the strategic 18‐34 male demographic, audiences were up over 75% in the comparative periods. Viewers are increasingly tuning in for the Company’s continued creation, production, and acquisition of entertaining content.
- On September 21st, 2009, The Score began airing Gillette DRAFTED, The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. Through this partnership with Procter & Gamble, one of North America’s largest and most prolific marketers, The Score created integrated, multi‐platform, branded entertainment for distribution both online and on‐air.
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Score Media Reports 1 Million Downloads of ScoreMobile on BlackBerry Smartphones
TORONTO, Jan. 14, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today reports that ScoreMobile for BlackBerry® smartphones has achieved its 1 millionth download since its launch seven months ago, a significant milestone for the industry-leading mobile sports application.
“ScoreMobile is about convenience and simplicity,” said Dale Fallon, Director, Mobile, Score Media Inc. “Time and time again we hear from sports fans who personally recommend ScoreMobile to their friends and family – sports fans wouldn’t let sports fans use anything less.”
Recently rated by PC Magazine as a Top 20 Free Application for BlackBerry smartphones, ScoreMobile is thrilled to have been recognized as a leading wireless application less than a year after its launch. A huge success both in North America and abroad, with over 60% of ScoreMobile users coming from the United States, ScoreMobile now attracts over 40 million monthly page views.
“ScoreMobile makes it simple and easy for users to follow sports in real-time, and is a great example of how the BlackBerry platform can be leveraged to provide an even richer user experience,” said Jeff McDowell, Senior VP, Business Marketing and Alliances, Research In Motion.
For more information visit http://www.thescore.com/scoremobile/blackberry.aspx or contact:
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.7 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
About ScoreMobile
ScoreMobile includes a portfolio of innovative offerings including ScoreMobile for BlackBerry® smartphones, ScoreMobile iPhone Edition, ScoreMobile Video, Score Predictor and Score txtTV. As a part of Score Media Inc.’s continued investment in cross-platform initiatives, ScoreMobile will continue to bring fans enhanced mobile experiences.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
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Hardcore Sports Radio Introduces…The Morning Jones
Original, new morning show hosted by North American radio personality Bomani Jones to be featured exclusively on SIRIUS Channel 98
TORONTO, Dec. 18, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced that renowned radio personality, Bomani Jones, will be joining the voices of Hardcore Sports Radio with his new morning show, The Morning Jones. The three-hour broadcast will debut on SIRIUS Channel 98 air waves on January 11th, 2010 and will air weekdays from 7-10 am ET.
Broadcast live from North Carolina, The Morning Jones will feature in-depth analysis of the most pressing sports issues of the day as well as some of the most compelling live guests in sports radio. It will be a destination for hardcore radio fans to get their morning sports fix and direct access to Bomani, his opinions, his analysis and his devotion to hardcore sports radio. The Morning Jones will be less like a formatted radio show and more of a two-way conversation with fans. It will remove the barriers between broadcasters and listeners and help give a voice to North American sports fans – the true analysts of the sports world.
“At his core, Bomani Jones is like one of the many citizens of Hardcore Country – a devoted hardcore sports fan,” says Mike Gentile, Program Director, Hardcore Sports Radio. “A popular radio personality, who has developed his style in the middle of the Duke/North Carolina rivalry, Bomani identifies on a personal level with both fans as well as athletes. He is the perfect bridge between the stars of sports and the people who watch them…and talk about them…and we welcome him to our team.”
A Georgia native, who grew up in Texas and now resides in North Carolina, Bomani Jones is an accomplished on-air personality and a respected writer. He is a contributor to ESPN.com’s Page 2 and previously hosted The Three Hour Lunch Break and Sports Saturday for the McClatchey Broadcasting Company, operator of numerous sports talk radio stations in the state of North Carolina. Jones has also taught at Duke University, along with other leading institutions, and has a rich background in music and pop culture.
“I couldn’t be happier about joining the team at Hardcore Sports Radio,” says Bomani Jones, Host, The Morning Jones. “I’m looking forward to working with all of the creative people at The Score and building a new, fresh approach to sports talk radio as well as a relationship with HSR’s broad, diverse audience across North America.”
For more information, please visit www.hardcoresportsradio.com or contact:
Score Media Inc.
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 ext. 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
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The Score Inks Canadian Content Agreement with World Extreme Cagefighting®
Partnership expands multi-platform Mixed Martial Arts content on The Score and brings seven live fights to hardcore MMA fans
TORONTO, Dec. 17, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced that it has inked an exclusive Canadian multi-platform partnership agreement with World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC®), one of the world’s leading mixed martial arts (MMA) sports organizations. The deal, which kicks off in January 2010, brings seven live WEC fights, online content and exclusive features to The Score.
“WEC has attracted millions of fans around the world, and in Canada specifically. By adding this franchise to our existing line up of comprehensive MMA content, The Score strengthens its reputation as a destination for hardcore MMA fans,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc.
Adding the WEC to The Score’s mix of in-depth, multi-platform, original MMA content – headed up by Mauro Ranallo, one of North America’s renowned MMA authorities – showcases The Score’s commitment to continued investment in building a superior destination for MMA content.
“We are excited to have The Score as the official partner of World Extreme Cagefighting in Canada,” says WEC Vice President, Peter Dropick. “As a dedicated supporter of MMA, The Score is the perfect choice to help us build the WEC franchise in the Canadian market.”
On December 18th at 10pm ET, The Score will be kicking off its exciting WEC line up with WEC Best of 2009, a look back at WEC’s most exciting fights of the past year.
And to catch the first live WEC fight of 2010, tune in on January 10th at 9pm ET.
For more information, please visit http://thescore.com/mma/ or contact:
Score Media Inc.
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 ext. 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
WEC
Dave Sholler
Manager of Public Relations
World Extreme Cagefighting®
702-588-5541
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
About World Extreme Cagefighting®
The WEC brand is recognized as one of the premier mixed martial arts organizations in the United States. WEC, founded in 2001, is the sister organization of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® and today features the most prominent light weight fighters in the world. Owned and operated by WEC Holdings LLC., and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nev., the WEC produces live and taped events annually that are distributed through the Versus network.WEC programming is also available on Fox Sports en Espanol. In addition to its U.S. distribution, WEC programming is shown on The Score in Canada, Setanta Sports in Australia, Globosat in Brazil, and Cadena Tres in Mexico. For more information and current WEC fight news, visit wec.tv. World Extreme Cagefighting® and WEC® are registered trademarks, trademarks, trade dress or service marks owned exclusively by WEC Holdings, LLC in the United States and other jurisdictions and are licensed to WEC Productions, LLC.
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Introducing…PAUL BROTHERS – The Freshest Face in Sports Broadcasting
Bishop’s Falls native scores broadcasting gig with The Score and contract with Gillette
TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) and presenting sponsor Gillette are proud to crown Paul Brothers the winner of Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. In a fierce competition that attracted over 3000 entrants, Paul Brothers prevailed as the winner of both a one-year sportscaster contract with Score Media contributing to The Score, theScore.com and ScoreMobile, plus a one-year spokesperson contract with Gillette.
“First and foremost, I’d like to thank the thousands of entrants from all across the country for participating in Gillette DRAFTED,” says John Levy, Chairman and CEO, Score Media Inc. “A special congratulations goes out to our five amazing finalists – Andrew Phung, Jayne Erickson, Sean Menard and Andy McIsaac. And to Paul Brothers, welcome to The Score and our talented team of sports broadcasters.”
In addition to a dream job with The Score, Paul Brothers’ adventure also includes a rare opportunity to represent one of the world’s most influential beauty and grooming brands, Procter & Gamble.
“We have been watching Paul Brothers step up during Gillette DRAFTED and we are amazed at the confidence and poise he has demonstrated throughout this entire process,” says Chris Laird, Associate Marketing Director, Beauty and Grooming, P&G Canada. “As the newest member of our roster of world-renowned spokespeople, Paul Brothers is truly a welcomed addition to our team.”
The first contest of its kind in Canada, Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster was a multi-media success story attracting thousands of entrants and fans both online and on-air.
For your chance to hear about Paul’s experience first-hand or to learn more about Gillette DRAFTED, please contact:
Score Media
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 ext. 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
Procter & Gamble Inc.,
Pam Baillie, External Relations
416-730-4135
Porter Novelli
Michael Margiotta
416-422-7161
michael.margiotta@porternovelli.com
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
About P&G Beauty & Grooming
P&G Beauty & Grooming products help make beauty dreams real for women worldwide and help men look, feel and be their best everyday. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G’s beauty and grooming products delivered sales of nearly $28 billion in fiscal year 2007/08, making it one of the world’s largest beauty and grooming companies. P&G Beauty & Grooming offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene Pro-V®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Secret®, COVERGIRL®, Aussie®, Frederic Fekkai®, Sebastian Professional®, Herbal Essences®, Koleston®, Clairol Professional®, Clairol Nice ’n Easy®, Venus®, Gillette®, Old Spice®, Wella Professionals®, Braun® and a leading Prestige Fragrance division that spans from point of market entry consumers to high end luxury with global brands such as Hugo Boss®, Lacoste®, and Christina Aguilera®. Please visit http://www.pg.ca for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.
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Meet The Score and Gillette’s Newest DRAFT Pick
Tune in live on December 8th at 11pm as a finalist’s dream becomes a reality
TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) in partnership with Gillette is pleased to announce that…the wait is over. One of the five lucky Gillette DRAFTED finalists will be crowned Canada’s Next Sportscaster live on The Score this Tuesday, December 8th.
Following a competitive audition process, the five finalists spent the last eight weeks going head-to-head using all their skills and confidence in an attempt to secure a one-year contract with Score Media as its newest multi-platform sportscaster, contributing to The Score, theScore.com and ScoreMobile, plus a one-year spokesperson contract with Gillette.
“This is it. The wait is over and our newest draft pick will be joining The Score in just days,” says John Levy, Chairman and CEO, Score Media Inc. “Get ready to meet the freshest new face in sports broadcasting.”
In a live broadcast at 11pm on December 8th the decision will be final.
“We’ve watched the finalists perform under pressure and we’ve given them the tools to succeed in front of the camera,” says Chris Laird, Associate Marketing Director, Beauty and Grooming, P&G Canada. “We look forward to revealing Canada’s newest Gillette spokesperson and multi-platform sportscaster and it’s been a pleasure to watch it all unfold.”
Although the finale is just days away, you still have a chance to catch all the action at www.Drafted.ca.
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network (“The Score”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
About P&G Beauty & Grooming
P&G Beauty & Grooming products help make beauty dreams real for women worldwide and help men look, feel and be their best everyday. With more than 100 brands available in nearly 130 countries, P&G’s beauty and grooming products delivered sales of nearly $28 billion in fiscal year 2007/08 , making it one of the world’s largest beauty and grooming companies. P&G Beauty & Grooming offers trusted brands with leading technology to meet the full complement of beauty and grooming needs, including Pantene Pro-V®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Secret®, COVERGIRL®, Aussie®, Frederic Fekkai®, Sebastian Professional®, Herbal Essences®, Koleston®, Clairol Professional®, Clairol Nice ’n Easy®, Venus®, Gillette®, Old Spice®, Wella Professionals®, Braun® and a leading Prestige Fragrance division that spans from point of market entry consumers to high end luxury with global brands such as Hugo Boss®, Lacoste®, and Christina Aguilera®. Please visit http://www.pg.ca for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G (NYSE: PG) and its brands.
For further information, please contact:
Score Media
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 ext. 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
Procter & Gamble Inc.
Pam Baillie, External Relations
416-730-4135
baillie.pe@pg.com
Porter Novelli
Michael Margiotta
416-422-7161
michael.margiotta@porternovelli.com
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A Big Night for the Raptors. A Slam Dunk for The Score.
The Score attracts record regular season Raptors audience
TORONTO, Oct. 29, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced that it drew a record audience of 420,000 during last night’s broadcast of the Toronto Raptors first regular season game, with a peak audience of 741,000 during the last half-hour. As the Raptors delivered a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, The Score delivered the highest regular season Raptors audience across any Canadian network within the last decade.
“With a previous Raptors regular season high of 238,000 viewers on our network, we are ecstatic about the audience for last night’s game,” says John Levy, Chairman and CEO, Score Media Inc. “The buzz around this place yesterday was one of pure excitement and from our pre-game interviews to our post-game recap, we feel that our unique approach to covering basketball and our strong relationships with our basketball partners have contributed to this growing success.”
Taking into account last night’s sports line-up, featuring a Toronto Maple Leafs game and Game One of the World Series, The Score’s ratings are even more impressive particularly within the 18-34 demo where the broadcast outscored the World Series game with an average audience of 103,000.
In addition to the television ratings, The Score also experienced a record night on ScoreMobile, its leading BlackBerry and iPhone mobile application and attracted the highest number of visitors to theScore.com this fall.
For further information, please contact:
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
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Score Media Reports Revenue Growth in 2009
Year-end results demonstrate revenue growth across all media platforms
TORONTO, Oct. 21, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2009:
- Revenue for the year ended August 31, 2009 increased by $2.5 million to $38.9 million compared to $36.4 million in the year ended August 31, 2008. The company had increases in TV revenues as well as web and mobile revenues.
- EBITDA for the year ended August 31, 2009 was $3.8 million compared to $5.9 million in the previous year, due mostly to planned investments in HD programming and marketing
- Net loss for the year ended August 31, 2009 was $1.5 million, compared to net income of $2.0 million in the previous year, due primarily to the above noted investments in HD programming and marketing, and increased depreciation expense of $1.5 million related to Score Media’s new HD broadcasting facilities
- Fourth quarter revenue increased by $0.4 million to $8.9 million compared to $8.5 million in the prior year. Fourth quarter EBITDA was $0.7 million compared to $1.6 million in the prior year.
“We are pleased with our fiscal 2009 results,” says John Levy, Chairman & CEO, Score Media Inc. “Continuing to grow revenue while making strategic investments across various departments and navigating through a tough economy is a noteworthy accomplishment that has left us well positioned for both revenue and EBITDA growth in 2010.”
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The Score HD Launches on Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct
TORONTO, October 20, 2009 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced that The Score HD is now available to Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers. From the broadcasting of NBA games, Toronto Raptors basketball, WWE, EPL Soccer and NCAA match-ups to The Score’s original programming hosted by the infamous Cabral “Cabbie” Richards to the hilarious Gerry Dee, Shaw Cable and Shaw Direct customers across the country now have access to The Score’s hardcore sports entertainment in High Definition.
“We look forward to delivering The Score HD, including our signature short-form programming and our exciting line-up of live events, to Shaw customers across Canada,” says John Levy, Chairman & CEO, Score Media Inc. “Our high value and high energy sports entertainment provides fans with a unique perspective on sports and we are excited for Shaw customers to have the opportunity to experience our content in high definition.”
About Score Media Inc.
Score Media is a media company committed to delivering interactive and authentic sports entertainment. Created in 1997 in response to the growing desire for increased participation in the consumption of sports, the Company has now established itself as the home for hardcore sports fans. Score Media’s primary asset, The Score Television Network ("The Score"), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.6 million homes across Canada. Score Media also operates Hardcore Sports Radio, a satellite radio network available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and other interactive assets including theScore.com and Score Mobile. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 220 employees in 2009, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.
For further information, please contact:
Score Media
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x 2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
