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DG FastChannel's Spot Box Now Online at ESPN and Affiliated Networks; Universal Deployment Initiative Continues; Spot Box is ESPN's First Electronic Media Server.


DALLAS -- DG FastChannel, Inc. (Nasdaq: DGIT), the leading provider of digital media distribution services to the advertising and broadcast industries, announced today that ESPN ESPN Entertainment and Sports Programming Network  and its associated networks have deployed the DG FastChannel Spot Box(TM). The Spot Box is the digital media distribution industry's most powerful broadcast content server as measured by the versatility of digital delivery options, storage capacity and tracking features, and it is the first server adopted by the ESPN family of networks for electronic receipt of advertisements.

"Today marks an important milestone for DG FastChannel. ESPN, the premier sports entertainment Sports entertainment is a type of of entertainment that takes the form of a sporting event, but with more emphasis on dramatic storylines, humor, spectacle or titillation than on a contest of athletic skills.  and news networks, has chosen to deploy the Spot Box for all of their networks," stated Scott K. Ginsburg, Chairman and 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 DG FastChannel. "Bringing ESPN online extends the success of our Universal Deployment initiative as cable and television networks, television stations and cable systems have embraced the efficiencies, reliability and accountability of advertising deliveries transferred through the network. ESPN has shifted to a file based delivery model, and will now avoid the inefficiencies associated with deliveries on tape. Advertisers and agencies, on the other hand, can quickly, securely and on a cost-efficient basis send their advertisements to the important, highly coveted cov·et  
v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets

v.tr.
1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy.

2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire.
 ESPN networks."

Mr. Ginsburg added, "Through the successful Universal Deployment initiative, the DG FastChannel digital delivery network has unequaled reach in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  including virtually 100% of all television stations, television and cable networks and cable systems. By improving efficiencies for our broadcasting and advertising partners, we also have elevated efficiency levels at DG FastChannel. Without question, the addition of ESPN will enhance our online video delivery performance."

With DG FastChannel Spot Boxes installed at approximately 4,100 video destinations in the United States and Canada, the DG FastChannel network is the industry's most powerful conduit for electronically distributing advertising spots. The Company's network now reaches 99% of all U.S. TV stations, 94% of the television and cable networks, and nearly 100% of all cable systems. This market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market
penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women"
 underscores the DG FastChannel networks' position as the advertising industry's largest and most reliable platform for electronically transmitting broadcast commercials.

ESPN, Inc. is a cable and satellite television service which operates domestic television sports networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS and ESPN Deportes ESPN Deportes is a cable television network dedicated to broadcasting sports-related programming 24 hours a day in the Spanish language. Deportes means "sports" in Spanish.  (a Spanish language Spanish language, member of the Romance group of the Italic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages (see Romance languages). The official language of Spain and 19 Latin American nations, Spanish is spoken as a first language by about 330 million persons  network launched in January 2004). ESPN also operates two high-definition television high-definition television (HDTV)

Any system producing significantly greater picture resolution than that of the ordinary 525-line (625-line in Europe) television screen. Conventional television transmits signals in analog form.
 simulcast services, ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD.

About DG FastChannel

DG FastChannel provides innovative, technology-based solutions to help advertisers and agencies work faster, smarter and more competitively. DG FastChannel delivers the standard in Digital Media services to the advertising, broadcast and publishing industries. The company utilizes satellite and Internet transmission technologies and has deployed a suite of digital media intelligence and asset management tools designed specifically for the advertising industry, including creative and production resources, broadcast verification, and digital asset management. The Company has an online media distribution network used by more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, and over 21,000 online radio, television, cable, network and print publishing destinations. For more information visit www.dgsystems.com, www.fastchannel.com or www.DGFastChannel.com.

Forward-Looking Statements forward-looking statement

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This release contains forward-looking statements relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

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 the Company, including the expansion of its digital distribution network, and the demand among certain clients for digital audio and video delivery services. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These and other risks relating to DG FastChannel's business are set forth in the Company's Proxy filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2006. DG Systems assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements.
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