Chyron a Key Player in Olympic Coverage; Technology Partners Include NBC, CBC, Panasonic.

Business Editors

MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 12, 2000

Chyron Corporation (NYSE: CHY), a leading provider of broadcast hardware, software and services spanning television and the Internet, have been chosen by three leading broadcasters, NBC, CBC, and Sydney Olympic Broadcast Organization (SOBO) for their on-air graphics look. Starting this week and for several years to come Chyron will have a large international presence throughout the broadcast of the Olympic games.

Earlier this year, Chyron announced the signing of a five Olympic games agreement with NBC (NYSE: GE) for technology development and implementation, support, and service for NBC's Olympic coverage. The agreement covers current products such as iNFiNiT!(R), Duet (R), Aprisa(R), Codi(R) and software applications, plus future products that will be developed by Chyron.

In addition, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) will be providing extensive coverage of the 2000 Olympic Games using an Aprisa 100 and Aprisa 200, plus two Duet video platforms with Lyric(R) graphics and animation software from Chyron Graphics, a subsidiary of Chyron Corporation. The Duet/Lyric video graphic engines (VGE) will see action in CBC's most extensive Olympic coverage yet.

Also, Panasonic, the Sydney Olympic Broadcast Organization (SOBO) prime contractor, selected Chyron to provide television character generators for the 2000 Olympic Summer Games in Sydney, Australia. Up to 55 Chyron Max! systems, in various configurations, will be provided for use at the many venues that host the events. The Chyron systems will be delivered to Sydney as part of a system integration effort by Panasonic on behalf of SOBO. Panasonic is providing a wide variety of services to SOBO to assure the highest quality video images will be available to the world's most prestigious broadcasters.

"As the world's most widely-watched sporting event, the Olympics demand top-level on-air graphic display equipment to provide superior working interfaces, as well as the best viewing experience," says Ken Schwenk, President of Chyron Graphics. "We're very proud that Chyron has repeatedly been the choice of so many Olympic broadcasters."

CHYRON A KEY PLAYER IN OLYMPIC COVERAGE

Chyron Corporation through its Chyron Graphics and Pro-Bel divisions has established itself as the worldwide leader in the innovation and development of integrated broadcast graphic systems and distribution systems, including products that meet the demands of digital and high-definition television.

Chyron Graphics division provides a broad range of leading-edge hardware and software products, including paint and animation systems, character generators and digital graphics systems, along with stillstore and clipstore packages. Pro-Bel manufactures products and systems for broadcast routing, distribution, transmission and automation.

The company is also very involved in new media products for internet-related markets.

For more information about Chyron products and services, please visit the Company website at http://www.chyron.com or contact Chyron Corporation, 5 Hub Drive, Melville, NY 11747. TEL: [phone]; FAX [phone]; EMAIL: [e-mail].

Certain of these statements contained in this press release may be deemed forward-looking statements. Such statements, and other matters addressed in this press release, involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these statements and matters are the risks and other factors detailed, from time to time, in the Company's reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.

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