Clear Channel Entertainment Announces Summer Of Live 2004, Presented by BLIMPIE.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2004

Just when you thought winter would never end, Clear Channel Entertainment is pleased to announce summer is here . . . Summer of Live 2004 presented by Blimpie. Think back to those summer nights, under the stars, a gentle breeze, the lights go down, the crowd roars, you hear the first few chords of your favorite song as the band hits the stage! Throughout the country "Summer of Live" 2004 will feature today's most popular artists performing live on stage from coast to coast in over 30 cities across the country.

"Summer of Live really heralds the start of the summer concert season for us and for concert fans across the country," said Brian Becker, Chairman and CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment. "This time of year, the excitement surrounding artists' tour announcements and the fan anticipation of the outdoor concert experience builds to a fevered pitch. It's because music fans everywhere embrace what we know is true - it's better live and nothing compares to it."

Summer of Live 2004 presented by BLIMPIE will showcase a wide variety of performers - from pop and hard rock, to country and jazz, to alternative and reggae - that promise to appeal to all

musical tastes. Among the artists performing this summer at Clear Channel Entertainment venues are 311, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Christina Aguilera, Brooks & Dunn, Blink-182, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd, 3 Doors Down, Barenaked Ladies, Alanis Morissette, Britney Spears, Styx and Peter Frampton. In addition the annual festival, Ozzfest 2004, will be returning to amphitheatres where concert-goers can enjoy the camaraderie and energy of outdoor music festivities.

For the second year in a row this national concert season captures the energy of live music and combines it with the magic of the outdoors to create an unparalleled concert experience for music lovers everywhere. Under the summer stars, millions of fans across the country will be rediscovering amphitheatre performances, and enjoying music the way that it was meant to be heard - live!

"The amazing ability that the outdoor amphitheater has to transform itself into a setting for all genres is undeniable. There is nothing better than the summer air and the sound of your favorite song taking you to that special place, whether it be back in time or truly making that moment unforgettable. The Summer of Live represents this feel, the universal language known as music, live and in person." - Dave Lucas, President and co-CEO of Clear Channel Entertainment - Music.

"Music is a very powerful and emotional way of reaching our customers. BLIMPIE is absolutely thrilled to be associated with Clear Channel Entertainment as the presenting sponsor of the Summer of Live tour, which will fit perfectly with our music-themed 'Super' Summer marketing campaign." - Mark Mears, Chief Marketing Officer BLIMPIE International, Inc.

In addition, Summer of Live features a national sweepstakes as well as contests and promotions all summer long. Concert tickets, unique event experiences, and BLIMPIE catered parties and gift certificates will be given away through radio station promotions, online at www.summeroflive.com and at the various concert venues. BLIMPIE will sample its products and pass out coupons and/or other promotional items to patrons in select markets. The associate sponsors for the summer program are Kraft Foods and Major League Baseball.

About Clear Channel Entertainment

Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU), a global leader in the away-from-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company's independently operated athlete representation business, SFX, provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment also provides marketing services through LIVE Channel, a company dedicated to creating and executing live events for companies seeking brand promotion. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com.

About BLIMPIE Subs and Salads

With headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Blimpie International, Inc. is a global franchisor of several branded quick-service concepts. The company's core brand, BLIMPIE Subs and Salads, has grown to approximately 1,600 franchised restaurants across the U.S. and Internationally. Celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, BLIMPIE Subs & Salads was founded in 1964 in Hoboken, New Jersey. The company manages corporate offices in New York and Atlanta. For more information on BLIMPIE, visit www.blimpie.com or call 800-447-6256.

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