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Mar
3

Score Media and WWE® Expand Partnership with Multi-Year Agreement


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TORONTO, March 10, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced they have expanded their partnership with a multi-year agreement that will bring more high-energy WWE entertainment than ever before to fans across Canada. The unprecedented deal builds on Score Media and WWE’s already successful, exclusive television relationship to include online, mobile and VOD rights. In addition, theScore and WWE will work together to bring new original WWE content to Canadians across all platforms.

“This extension gives fans all of the exciting WWE entertainment they could ask for across multiple media platforms,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice-President & COO, Score Media Inc. “For years, WWE fans have turned to theScore for exciting WWE content on television, and that content will now be extended to touch fans on every screen.”

“WWE is thrilled to expand its partnership with theScore,” said Andrew Whitaker, Executive Vice President of International for WWE. “They have been a great partner, and we are confident we will build on our success in Canada by developing WWE content across multiple platforms.”

For further information please contact:

Score Media Inc.
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com 

WWE
Adam Hopkins
Senior Manager, Public Relations and Corporate Communications
WWE
203-352-8675 
Adam.Hopkins@wwecorp.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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 270 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE: WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New
York, Los Angeles, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/.

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which are subject to various risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, risks relating to maintaining and renewing key agreements, including television distribution agreements; the need for continually developing creative and entertaining programming; the continued importance of key performers and the services of Vincent McMahon; the conditions of the markets in which we compete and acceptance of the Company’s brands, media and merchandise within those markets; our exposure to bad debt risk; uncertainties relating to regulatory and litigation matters; risks resulting from the highly competitive nature of our markets; uncertainties associated with international markets; the importance of protecting our intellectual property and complying with the intellectual property rights of others; risks associated with producing and travelling to and from our large live events, both domestically and internationally; the risk of accidents or injuries during our physically demanding events; risks relating to our film business and any new business initiative which we may undertake; risks relating to the large number of shares of common stock controlled by members of the McMahon family and the possibility of the sale of their stock by the McMahons or the perception of the possibility of such sales; the relatively small public float of  our stock; and other risks and factors set forth from time to time in Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results could differ materially from those currently expected or anticipated. In addition, our dividend is significant and is dependent on a number of factors, including, among other things, our liquidity and historical and projected cash flow, strategic plan (including alternative uses of capital), our financial results and condition, contractual and legal restrictions on the payment of dividends, general economic and competitive conditions and such other factors as our Board of Directors may consider relevant, including a waiver by the McMahon family of a portion of the dividends which has now expired.  Any new dividend waiver is subject to two things.  The first is the receipt of the approval of the Internal Revenue Service, which has been obtained.  The second is the agreement of members of the McMahon family.  No determination has been made by the McMahon family to enter into a new waiver agreement. 


Feb
25

theScore® Teams Up with Yahoo! Sports To Keep You in the Know on NHL® Trade Deadline Day


Can’t sit for hours in front of the TV? theScore’s got you covered.

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TORONTO, February 25th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) and Yahoo! Sports today announce that they’re joining forces to get you everything you need to know – the way you want it – on NHL Trade Deadline Day. From Puck Daddy’s in-depth analysis throughout the day available on theScore Satellite Radio™ SIRIUS Channel 98 and streamed online on theScore.com and Yahoo! Sports along with regular TV updates from Sid Seixeiro and in-depth analysis by 24hrs in 30mins personalities Tim Micallef and Cam Stewart, theScore along with special contributions from Yahoo! Sports analysts will be the ultimate source for all the information you’ll need and want on trade deadline day.

Greg Wyshynski, editor of Puck Daddy, Yahoo! Sports’ infamous and humorous hockey blog and host of Puck Daddy Radio on theScore, will feature a special edition of his popular radio show live from 10-3:30 p.m. giving his analysis of each and every move. With special guests, live in-studio visitors, and other members of Yahoo! Sports’ respected NHL analysts contributing to the show alongside their regular contributions to the Puck Daddy blog on Yahoo! Sports, this can’t-miss edition of Puck Daddy Radio will also be streamed on theScore.com.

“theScore is known for our authentic and in-depth sports analysis and our partnership with the Puck Daddy blog and Yahoo! Sports will add another level to our coverage that will give sports fans what they want, the way they want it,” says Benjie Levy, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Score Media Inc.

theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and ScoreMobile will offer you everything you need to know wherever you are. theScore.com’s talented roster of Sports Federation bloggers will be breaking down trades while the trade tracker will give you each and every move. theScore iPad Edition will have a trade deadline blog and a trade, rumour and signing tracker available anywhere you are. As always, the industry-leading app, ScoreMobile®, will have you covered with up-to-the minute reports on trade news and rumours throughout the day, available on your Android, BlackBerry, iPhone or Windows Phone 7 device.

theScore will also feature two special editions of 24hrs in 30mins with Tim Micallef and Cam Stewart, known for their hard-hitting and blunt analysis airing at both 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Throughout the day, theScore’s TV coverage will consist of on-going updates hosted by Score personality Sid Seixeiro who will be breaking down every move while paying particular attention to what is being said on Twitter by players, analysts, reporters and management.

For everything you need to know on deadline day, follow us on Twitter @theScore.

For more information, contact:

Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
Score Media Inc.
416-977-6787 x2217
slassman@scoremedia.com
@theScorePR

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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 270 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.


Jan
27

Leading Sports App, ScoreMobile®, Now Available on Windows® Phone


Top rated sports app now available on Microsoft platform

 

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TORONTO, January 27th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that its leading app, ScoreMobile, is now available on the Windows ® Phone platform, becoming the first comprehensive multi-sport app to launch for Windows Phone 7. With over 2 million monthly unique visitors, ScoreMobile provides users with simple and easy access to real-time sports scores, stats, standings, video commentary and major league sports information.

Recently named the #6 free BlackBerry app across all categories for 2010 (Distimo Report, Full Year 2010), ScoreMobile is quickly becoming one of the most popular smartphone sports apps on the market.

“Windows Phone 7 offers a compelling smartphone experience in general, and we’re thrilled to be unveiling what we believe will be the definitive user interface for sports fans on the Windows platform,” says Dale Fallon, Director, Mobile, Score Media Inc.

Features of ScoreMobile on the Windows Phone platform include detailed coverage of top pro and college sports, as well as an optimized user experience utilizing core Windows Phone 7 design elements. Users will be able to personalize their ScoreMobile dashboard with one of four unique background images offered to fit individual tastes.

“We’re thrilled to see ScoreMobile, one of the most popular mobile sports applications on the market, join the growing number of top-notch apps available for Windows Phone 7,” said Tim Darling, Windows Phone Lead, Microsoft Canada. “Today, over 20,000 developers are bringing an average of 100 new applications to Windows Phone Marketplace each day. ScoreMobile is a huge score for all sports fans enjoying Windows Phone 7 devices.”

For more information on ScoreMobile, visit: www.thescore.com/scoremobile/

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For more information, 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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone, Android and Windows Phone 7 devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 270 employees in 2011, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 is a different kind of phone designed to bring together what you care about most. It’s a phone that finds information and presents it at the right time, making it glanceable. A phone that organizes what you love so finding those things is easier and faster. Windows Phone 7 simplifies basic every-day tasks – like managing email or taking and sharing pictures – so you can do more in fewer steps. With Windows Phone 7, the things that matter most like people, such as games, music and video, photos and office productivity are organized through integrated experiences known as Hubs and fueled by the rich experiences of Xbox LIVE, Zune, Bing, and Office.


Jan
13

Score Media Reports Strong Q1 Growth Across All Platforms


TORONTO, January 13th, 2011 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended November 30, 2010:

  • Revenue for the quarter ended November 30, 2010 increased by $0.5 million or 4% to $11.9 million compared to $11.4 million in the quarter ended November 30, 2009
  • Excluding the impact of the $0.8 million CRTC Part II fee reversal in the comparative period in fiscal 2010, EBITDA for the quarter ended November 30, 2010 increased by $0.1 million or 5% to $2.6 million, from $2.5 million in the quarter ended November 30, 2009.

“Our business continues to evolve quarter after quarter and this quarter is no exception,” says John Levy, Chairman & CEO, Score Media Inc.  “Our growth in both revenue and EBITDA gives us continued confidence in our business and product roadmap and leaves us well positioned to deliver on exciting new offerings planned for this coming year.”

  • The Company acquired 20% of NuLayer Inc. (“NuLayer”), a mobile and web development firm. The deal with NuLayer, creators of theScore iPad Edition, brings increased technology development capabilities to Score Media.
  • On November 17th, the Company in partnership with Gillette announced that Brent Furtney was crowned the winner of Gillette DRAFTED 2
  • theScore announced its NBA schedule for the 2010-11 season featuring top match-ups of some of the league’s most elite teams as well as comprehensive digital, radio and TV programming.  In addition, Court Surfing®, theScore’s NBA show, and Court Cuts, theScore’s weekly highlight feature, will give hoops fans all the 2010-11 action they’ll need to stay connected to everything NBA. theScore’s deal with the NBA extends through the 2012/2013 season.
  • On October 12th, the Company announced that Greg Wyshynski, a.k.a “Puck Daddy”, officially joined its line-up of broadcast talent. Greg Wyshynski, the editor of Puck Daddy, Yahoo! Sports’ hockey blog, became a member of theScore with a live show on theScore Satellite Radio on SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel 98.
  • On Day 1 at DEVCON, RIM’s annual developer conference, ScoreMobile demonstrated forthcoming features and functionality that leverage the newly announced BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) SDK. In the months to come, ScoreMobile users will be able to directly access BBM contact lists, share news, scores and photos, and invite friends to download the app.

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Dec
1

Leading Sports App, ScoreMobile®, Soon To Be Available on Windows® Phone 7


As audience visits continue to soar, ScoreMobile announces arrival on Microsoft platform in Q1 2011

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TORONTO, December 1st, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces that its leading mobile app, ScoreMobile, will be available for download on Windows® Phone 7 devices during the first quarter of 2011. In addition, ScoreMobile, one of the most popular multisport apps worldwide also celebrated its busiest week to date in the week including the US Thanksgiving holiday with over 10 million visit sessions delivering over 22.4 million combined ad impressions (+13.1% vs. previous best week).

Available on all major smartphone platforms, ScoreMobile is the go-to source for sports fans who crave the latest scores, stats, standings and major league sports information. Recently appearing as the only sports app in the top 10 listing of “Highest Ranked Free Apps for BlackBerry” (Distimo Report, November 2010), it has established itself as one of the leading sports apps for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry® smartphones.

“We expect Windows Phone 7 to become a major player in the smartphone space and our team is working hard to engineer the best possible experience for serious sports fans,” says Dale Fallon, Director, Mobile, Score Media Inc. “As was abundantly clear this past weekend, fans love following their teams and players on personalized mobile devices. We look forward to serving them with a version of ScoreMobile tailored for this exciting new platform."

The week of November 22-28th delivered the best audience numbers to date on all three ScoreMobile app platforms with:

  • Over 6.7 million ScoreMobile for BlackBerry visit sessions
  • Over 2.3 million ScoreMobile iPhone Edition visit sessions
  • Over 1.3 million ScoreMobile for Android visit sessions (a 32.6% increase over the previous best week)

Since the North American launch of Windows Phone 7 earlier this month, Score Media has received a great deal of feedback requesting ScoreMobile on this new smartphone platform.

“As one of the most popular mobile sports applications in Canada, ScoreMobile is a perfect fit for Windows Phone 7 and our focus on high-quality, popular applications,” said Owen Sagness, VP Consumer & Online, Microsoft Canada. “Since our launch earlier this month we’ve more than doubled the number of applications available to Windows Phone 7 users and have over 15,000 developers working on new and exciting content for the platform.”

ScoreMobile will take advantage of the sleek, new Windows Phone 7 platform and will feature:

  • An optimized user experience, utilizing core Windows Phone 7 design elements
  • A redesigned interface with a customizable dashboard for favourite sports
  • Multiple ways for users to personalize the look and feel of the app

For more information on ScoreMobile, visit: www.thescore.com/scoremobile/

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For more information, 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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone and Android devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 240 employees in 2010, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.

About Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 is a different kind of phone designed to bring together what you care about most. It’s a phone that finds information and presents it at the right time, making it glanceable. A phone that organizes what you love so finding those things is easier and faster. Windows Phone 7 simplifies basic every-day tasks – like managing email or taking and sharing pictures – so you can do more in fewer steps. With Windows Phone 7, the things that matter most like people, such as games, music and video, photos and office productivity are organized through integrated experiences known as Hubs and fueled by the rich experiences of Xbox LIVE, Zune, Bing, and Office.


Nov
19

Tim and Sid: Uncut Reaches 100


Tim and Sid: Uncut, theScore’s most popular podcast available on theScore.com, iTunes and SIRIUS Satellite Radio channel 98, today turns 100.  Tune it at 4pm today for the 100th episode of this fast-paced one-hour talk radio show – giving listeners Tim and Sid’s take on the day’s top headlines from sports to pop culture – that has consistently claimed a top 10 ranking on iTunes Canada.

To hear more, check out our audio press release:  http://bit.ly/bUxO65.


Nov
17

Brent Furtney Wins Season 2 of Gillette DRAFTED on theScore!


Former High School English Teacher Becomes Canada’s Next Sportscaster

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TORONTO, November 17th, 2010 – Score Media Inc. in partnership with Gillette is thrilled to announce that Brent Furtney has been crowned the winner of Gillette DRAFTED 2: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. A former high school English teacher, hailing from Fonthill, Ontario, Brent is the winner of a one-year contract with Score Media as its newest sports broadcaster, contributing to theScore Television Network, theScore.com, ScoreMobile and theScore Satellite Radio, as well as a one-year spokesperson contract with Gillette.

In a 6-month long challenge that culminated in last night’s chair-gripping season finale, Brent Furtney’s undeniable charm, infectious charisma and sportcasting confidence prevailed.

“From Day 1, we saw something in Brent that made us think he had  what it takes to make it in this industry,” says Greg Sansone, VP, Television, Score Media Inc.  “We want to recognize all the finalists for their stellar performance during this past season and we congratulate Brent for transforming into a true sportscaster during the process.”

Brent’s year-long contract also includes the amazing opportunity to represent Procter & Gamble – one of the world’s most influential beauty and grooming brands – as a spokesperson.

“Congratulations to Brent for winning Gillette DRAFTED 2 and welcome to the Gillette team,” says Chris Lamb, Gillette Brand Manager.   “Gillette DRAFTED 2 was bigger and better this year in every way and we want to thank all the finalists for stepping up, chasing their dream and making this season such a success.”

Back for its second season, Gillette DRAFTED attracted entries from across the nation. For a one-month period beginning on May 3rd, potential draftees entered online, via mail or in person at live auditions across the country and on July 19th, 10 lucky finalists were given the opportunity to prove themselves to not only the Gillette DRAFTED judging panel but also to fans across Canada.

The winner of season one, Paul Brothers is now full-fledged member of theScore team – keeping busy doing sports updates, appearing on Bet Night Live and hosting the Stat Attack Preview Show – and also a successful spokesperson for the Gillette brand, recently appearing as a co-presenter at the industry-leading beauty and grooming event, the P&G Beauty & Grooming Awards 2010.

For more information, contact:

Score Media Inc.
Sharon Lassman
Director, Communications
416-977-6787 x 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

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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone and Android devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 240 employees in 2010, 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.


Oct
28

theScore® Returns with Most Slammin’ NBA Line-up to Date


2010-11 schedule features top NBA match-ups with multiple Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns games as well as comprehensive digital, radio and TV programming

TORONTO, October 28th, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announces its NBA schedule for the 2010-11 season featuring multiple match-ups of the hottest teams in the league. In addition, Court Surfing®, theScore’s hugely popular NBA show, and Court Cuts, theScore’s premier weekly highlight feature, will give hoops fans all the 2010-11 action they’ll need to stay connected to everything NBA. And by delivering more cross platform content than ever before, theScore continues to be the destination for hardcore hoops fans.

“Our schedule for the 2010-11 season offers viewers the best line-up of NBA programming we’ve had to date,” says Greg Sansone, Vice President, Television, Score Media Inc. “Our awesome schedule features the most elite teams in the league and, as always, theScore is the place to be for the most exclusive and comprehensive NBA coverage in Canada.”

Highlights of this season’s NBA coverage on theScore include:

· Some of the Hottest Games of the Season – theScore’s 2010-11 NBA schedule includes several games featuring the league’s elite teams including multiple Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns games

· The Best Digital Content AvailableScoreMobile®, one of the leading apps on the market, theScore iPad Edition, one of the first iPad sports apps available, and theScore.com will continue to be the most comprehensive sources for up-to-the minute stats, standings, and highlights

· Court Surfing – Airing Tuesday nights, Court Surfing takes viewers through the most exciting NBA games of the night. Back again and led by returning host and basketball addict Tim Micallef along with his new co-host, well-known Score personality Cabral “Cabbie” Richards, Court Surfing’s got basketball fans covered for the entire 2010-11 season.

· The Return of Court Cuts – This weekly feature returns pulling together a collection of the hottest plays in the NBA

· Even More of The Basketball Jones™ – theScore’s popular basketball brand featuring entertaining commentary and unconventional interviews returns and this season fans will get even more Jones than ever with a weekly show airing on Thursdays at 6pm on theScore television network, a revamped blog on theScore.com edited by the former editor of Yahoo!’s Ball Don’t Lie, and a daily radio show on theScore Satellite Radio™ on SIRIUS 98 airing at 3pm daily

· In-depth Content on theScore Satellite Radio theScore Satellite Radio on SIRIUS Channel 98 will feature a line-up of exclusive radio content including daily analysis, insight and interviews by Bomani Jones on his daily radio show, The Morning Jones broadcast live from North Carolina, as well as the Hardcore Hoops Show hosted by Cabral Richards which takes a deep look inside the NBA’s hottest stories

For details on theScore’s NBA TV schedule, visit:

http://tv.thescore.com/programs/nba-basketball-live

For theScore’s Court Surfing schedule, visit:

http://tv.thescore.com/programs/nba-court-surfing

Want to stay connected to theScore?

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For more information, 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, theScore Television Network (“theScore”), is a national specialty television service providing sports news, information, highlights and live event programming in more than 6.8 million homes across Canada. The Company’s digital media assets include theScore.com, theScore iPad Edition and the mobile sports applications ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC which are available on BlackBerry, iPhone and Android devices. Score Media also operates theScore Satellite Radio which is available across North America on SIRIUS Satellite Radio Channel 98. Growing from a team of 60 in 1997 to over 240 employees in 2010, Score Media is a revolutionizing interactive media company.


Oct
21

Strong 2010 at Score Media


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October 21, 2010

TORONTO – Fiscal 2010 EBITDA increased by 100% to $7.6 million thanks to strong revenue growth across all platforms, reported Score Media late Wednesday.

Revenue for the year ended August 31st increased by 12.6%, to $43.8 million compared to fiscal ’09. Revenue increased across the company’s TV and digital media platforms, says the press release. The EBITDA increase was mostly due to the increases in TV and digital media revenues.

Net income for the year ended August 31, 2010 was $2.5 million, compared to a net loss of $1.4 million in the previous year, due primarily to the above noted increases in revenues.

Fourth quarter revenue increased by 18%, to $10.5 million compared to F09. Fourth quarter EBITDA was $1.4 million, compared to $0.7 million in the prior year.

“Fiscal 2010 was a breakthrough year for Score Media,” said John Levy, chairman and CEO, in the press release. “We achieved tremendous growth with TV and mobile experiencing exceptional revenue increases. We look forward to continuing to make our mark during the next year and beyond.”


Oct
21

Score Media Reports Record Revenue and Earnings Growth in 2010


EBITDA increases by 100% to $7.6 million on strong revenue growth across all platforms

TORONTO, October 20th, 2010 – Score Media Inc. (TSX: SCR) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended August 31, 2010:

  • Revenue for the year ended August 31st, 2010 increased by $4.9 million, or 12.6%, to $43.8 million compared to $38.9 million in the year ended August 31, 2009.  Revenue increased across the Company’s TV and digital media platforms.
  • EBITDA for the year ended August 31, 2010 was $7.6 million compared to $3.8 million in the previous year, due mostly to the increases in TV and digital media revenues.
  • Net income for the year ended August 31, 2010 was $2.5 million, compared to a net loss of $1.4 million in the previous year, due primarily to the above noted increases in revenues.
  • Fourth quarter revenue increased by $1.6 million, or 18%, to $10.5 million compared to $8.9 million in the prior year.  Fourth quarter EBITDA was $1.4 million compared to $0.7 million in the prior year.

“Fiscal 2010 was a breakthrough year for Score Media,” says John Levy, Chairman and CEO, Score Media Inc.  “We achieved tremendous growth with TV and mobile experiencing exceptional revenue increases.  We look forward to continuing to make our mark during the next year and beyond.”

  • In Fiscal 2010, ScoreMobile and ScoreMobile FC attracted over 1.4 million monthly unique visitors who viewed over 50 million pages of content in peak months
  • ScoreMobile continued to impress sports fans worldwide while ScoreMobile FC – launched on June 10, 2010, just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ – quickly attracted numerous soccer fans around the globe including ones from the United Kingdom, the United States and Indonesia.  The soccer app is a free, comprehensive source of information for world football fans that provides live scores, stats and standings of over 50 international soccer leagues from over 15 countries worldwide.
  • ScoreMobile also received a great deal of media attention in Fiscal 2010.  The app was crowned a “Top 10 Sports App” in Beckett Media’s Guide to Phone Apps and a “Top 20 free BlackBerry App” by PC Magazine.  ScoreMobile also continues to be the #1 free sports app on BlackBerry anywhere in the world.
  • Audiences on theScore were up more than 50% in fiscal 2010 compared to 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 authentic and engaging sports content.  In addition, theScore’s ratings benefited from the launch of BBM Canada’s Portable People Meter (PPM) which more effectively captures out of home and group viewing and generally increased viewer ratings for sports television networks.
  • Score Media and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. continued their partnership and announced a 3-year agreement on September 24, 2009 that brings WWE fans a full slate of exciting WWE programming
  • On December 9, 2009, Score Media Inc. and presenting sponsor Gillette crowned Paul Brothers the winner of Gillette DRAFTED: The Search for Canada’s Next Sportscaster. In a fierce competition that attracted over 3,000 entrants, Paul Brothers prevailed as the winner of both a one-year sportscaster contract with Score Media contributing to theScore Television Network, theScore.com and ScoreMobile, as well as a one-year spokesperson contract with Gillette. On May 5, 2010 Score Media revealed the return of the program with the announcement of Gillette DRAFTED Season 2.
  • Score Media was, once again, the exclusive home of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball tournament. All of the excitement from the 65 team championship was made available on theScore Television Network, with NCAA March Madness highlights and coverage appearing on theScore.com, ScoreMobile and theScore Satellite Radio.

  • On April 14, 2010, Score Media announced that it secured the exclusive Canadian media rights to Serie A, Italy’s world-renowned professional soccer league. The two-year deal, which includes full digital rights, represents the first time a major Canadian sports network secured the rights to deliver exciting high-definition Serie A action to sports fans across Canada.
  • In April, 2010, Score Media and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) inked a partnership to deliver exclusive 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa content to viewers on theScore Television Network. The deal gave theScore access to extended highlights of each FIFA World Cup™ match as well as the ability to create additional exclusive FIFA World Cup™ content, including in-depth news content and behind-the-scenes coverage of every team.

  • The launch of theScore iPad Edition was an important milestone for the company.  On July 27, 2010, the app – offering sports fans the latest stats, news, scores and standings from every major sports league, while integrating the best content from theScore’s multiplatform properties – became one of the first free sports apps on the market.

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