ADVISORY/Portland's Digital TV Zone Campaign Activities Kick Into High Gear.

Business Editors

ADVISORY...

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

WHAT:    Digital TV Zone Activities Underway Throughout Portland. On
         January 28, 2002 Mayor Vera Katz, the National Association of
         Broadcasters (NAB) and the Consumer Electronics Association
         (CEA) announced Portland as a Digital TV Zone. Ongoing
         activities and updates include:

         Digital Landmarks have been installed throughout the city, so
         residents and visitors in Portland can now experience Digital
         TV first hand at the following locations:

         -- Rose Garden Arena (Samsung HDTV set in the main concourse
            in front of the Garden Club Restaurant)
         -- Portland City Hall (Zenith HDTV set in lobby area)
         -- Oregon History Center (Sony HDTV set in lobby at main
            entrance)

         A Portland Digital Family has been selected to represent
         Portland in a true-to-life HDTV in-home experience. The
         Digital Family will document and record their life with an
         HDTV for 30 days.

         MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
         -- Live remotes can be set up at these locations should
            broadcast news media be interested in producing Digital
            TV Zone follow up stories.
         -- Live remote or camera crews can cover Digital Family
            installation
         -- NAB and CEA executives, as well as Digital Landmarks
            representatives and Digital Family Search winners are
            available for interviews.
         -- Visit www.digitaltvzone.com for further details.

NEXT UP: Watch Parties are being planned, so residents and visitors
         can be part of a major high-definition television event.
         Watch Parties will take place at various participating bars
         and restaurants throughout the city including Champion's
         Restaurant & Sports Bar at the Portland Marriott Downtown.
         Stay tuned for updates.

MEDIA    Lana Rushing: 323/202-1066, cell 310/428-1805, or e-mail
CONTACT: at [e-mail]

About NAB

NAB serves and represents America's radio and television stations.

About CEA

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) represents more than 650 U.S. companies involved in the design, development, manufacturing and distribution of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $70 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.