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Cable Industry Executive Joins Q Television Network; Michael Markovsky to Lead Carriage Contract Negotiations.


PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Q Television Network (Pink Sheets:QBID) announces the hire of Michael Markovsky, who will manage carriage contract negotiations as the network prepares for its public launch in the third quarter of 2004.

Markovsky joins Q Television Network with a significant background in the cable industry. He has served as CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of the Nostalgia Network, vice president of program operations for Warner Cable and president of Golden West Subscription Television. He also laid the foundation for the Disney Channel Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled due to vandalism.  while serving as vice president of pay-TV for Buena Vista Distribution
For other meanings, see Buena Vista.


Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc. is the motion picture and television feature distribution company owned by The Walt Disney Company.
, a division of Walt Disney Noun 1. Walt Disney - United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966)
Disney, Walter Elias Disney
 Productions.

His main role with the network will be to finalize several contracts for carriage that are currently in negotiation.

"Markovsky adds to the strength of our team, and I am confident that he will succeed based on his impressive track record within the industry," notes president Frank Olsen.

A graduate of New York University New York University, mainly in New York City; coeducational; chartered 1831, opened 1832 as the Univ. of the City of New York, renamed 1896. It comprises 13 schools and colleges, maintaining 4 main centers (including the Medical Center) in the city, as well as the , Markovsky also holds an MBA MBA
abbr.
Master of Business Administration

Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business
Master in Business, Master in Business Administration
 from Fordham University.

Q Television Network's soft launch began June 1. The network has received nearly 50,000 inquiries from potential viewers regarding availability, an indication of the significant interest in and support for the network's unique programming.

About Q Television Network

This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

Safe Harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 Statement

As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

For more information regarding carriage and advertising opportunities, contact the network at 760-323-4455.
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