AOL LATINO Extends Sponsorship of USHCC Nationally Syndicated Television Show 'Hispanics Today'.

Business Editors

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2003

Today AOL Latino announced that it will continue to sponsor "Hispanics Today," the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's (USHCC) nationally syndicated television show. Now in its fifth season, "Hispanics Today" airs on major media affiliates and independent stations reaching 86 percent of Hispanic households and 26 million viewers every week. The announcement was made at the USHCC's 24th Annual National Convention and Business Expo in Phoenix, Arizona.

David Wellisch, General Manager of AOL Latino said, "AOL has an ongoing and growing commitment to serving the U.S. Hispanic community and we are proud to sponsor 'Hispanics Today' as part of that commitment. AOL shares the USHCC's belief in the power of the Hispanic community and that is why we are excited to work closely together on 'Hispanics Today' and why we recently launched our first Spanish language internet service, AOL Latino."

"Exposing technology to the Hispanic community at large is of critical importance and an invaluable service that the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce can provide through 'Hispanics Today'," said George Herrera, USHCC President and Chief Executive Officer. "With AOL's continued support, our 'Hispanics Today' audience will get the information about new state-of-the-art technology through AOL Latino."

Each week "Hispanics Today" showcases the contributions and success stories of Latinos in news and information, entertainment, sports, technology and education. Visit www.ushcc.com for local broadcast times in your area.

The USHCC represents the interests of more than 1.2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States and Puerto Rico, which earn more than $200 billion annually. It serves as the umbrella organization for more than 200 local Hispanic chambers nationwide, and actively promotes the economic growth and development of Hispanic entrepreneurs. For more information about the USHCC visit www.ushcc.com or call 1-800-874-2286.

AOL Latino, a new Spanish language Internet service for the U.S. Hispanics launched by AOL on Wednesday, is a sponsor of "Hispanics Today." AOL Latino is a full-scale service with Spanish language features and functionality alongside original, dedicated Spanish language programming that is designed to serve the exploding population of U.S. Hispanics online. Always keeping the family in mind, AOL Latino features Parental Controls, Homework Help and five new programming areas - all in Spanish. AOL Latino's new Spanish language content joins all of the existing English language content on AOL, and is available for the same low price.