EarthLink and Entertainment Boulevard Announce Signing of Co-Branded ISP Agreement.PASADENA and MARINA DEL REY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 12, 1999--EarthLink Network (Nasdaq: ELNK ELNK EarthLink, Inc. (stock symbol) ELNK Ethernet Link ) one of the leading Internet Service Providers and Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (www.entertainmentblvd.com) (NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). EBLD) host of streaming content programming via the Internet, today announced that they have entered into an EarthLink Co-Branded Internet Service Provider (ISP (1) See in-system programmable. (2) (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Connection to the user is provided via dial-up, ISDN, cable, DSL and T1/T3 lines. ) Agreement. Entertainment Boulevard, host of such entertainment -oriented web sites as Vidnet, Screen Clips, ComedyNet, and Pro Sports Net, which provide music videos movie trailers, live comedy and sports programming respectively, will offer a unique ISP to consumers via a co-branded EarthLink/Entertainment Blvd. Arrangement. Entertainment Blvd. will be offering the competitive price of $19.95 per month for unlimited access, along with many other unique entertainment and communications incentives in order to offer better value to its viewers and others new to the Internet. Entertainment Blvd expects to generate a minimum of a 100,000 new subscribers per month. Stephen Brown, 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 Entertainment Blvd. Said "Because Entertainment Blvd. is one of the premier content providers on the Internet, it can use its entertainment expertise as the foundation for the ISP. This will be the most unique ISP available". About EarthLink Network: Since incorporation in March 1994, EarthLink Network (Nasdaq ELNK) has become the nation's largest independent Internet Service Provider, hosting more than 1,000,000 members. EarthLink is dedicated to making the Internet a relevant and useful communications tool by coupling fast and easy Internet access with content-rich products and services for individuals and businesses. Combining state-of-the art technology, user friendly quality software, customer- oriented products, and unparalleled customer service, EarthLink has quickly established itself as an industry leader, with over 1,750 POP's (Points of Presence) throughout North America. In September of 1997, Earthlink was awarded the PC Magazine "Editor's Choice" out of 13 top national ISPs. EarthLink's superior service and customer support has been recognized by the industry. Most recently EarthLink was awarded Money Magazine's "Best ISP Award" (1998). Additional information can be found at www.earthlink.net. About Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. Entertainment Boulevard, Inc. (NASD OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). : EBLD), was founded in 1997 by former music industry executives, Stephen Brown and Robin Wren. The firm's flagship site, Vidnet, is the most comprehensive interactive music video channel on the Web. The Los Angeles-based firm's mandate of Internet global expansion includes the launch of new Web sites under the umbrella of EntertainmentBlvd.com. The firm is also aggressively developing and implementing strategic partnerships with key commerce and entertainment entities including RealNetworks (Nasdaq: RNWK RNWK Real Networks (stock symbol) ), Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications NASDAQ: LVLT is a communications and information services company headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. (Nasdaq: LVLT LVLT Level 3 Communications, Inc. (stock abbreviation, AMEX) ), American Interactive Media, and I-Fill (Valley Media) for content, technology, and product fulfillment. The award-winning site has consistently generated increased consumer traffic to its network of Web sites. Forward looking statements in this press release are made pursuant to the "Safe Harbor" provisions 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. Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the continued popularity of the Company's websites and product orders stemming therefrom, increased levels of competition, technological change, dependence upon third party suppliers, and other risks. Contact: Investor Relations: Toll Free 877-711-7788 Email: cbioff@intergate.bc.ca |
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