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Claxson Delivers Sci-Fi and 24/7 Music Programming to U.S. Latin Viewers With Genesis Networks

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

NEW YORK–Genesis Networks, a provider of next-generation global video transmission services, today announced that Claxson Interactive Group, Inc. is using the company’s turnkey, fully managed satellite distribution solution to supply programming to the U.S. and Canadian cable marketplaces via the Genesis Networks cable distribution platform on Galaxy 23 (121 West).

The service will deliver 24/7 music on the HTV channel and science fiction programming on Infinito from the Genesis Networks’ teleport in New York. Genesis Networks will additionally provide commercial insertion services allowing the overlay of U.S. commercial content onto the program feed from Latin America.

“Genesis has a strong roster of Latin American networks using our services to reach U.S. audiences,” said Paul Parente, vice president of sales for Genesis Networks. “Our Hispanic distribution platform is a great way for broadcasters to reach new viewers and generate additional revenue streams by adding content tailored to local markets.”

Genesis Networks’ inventory of in-house transponders and alliances with major carriers satisfies space segment needs virtually anywhere. Genesis provides turnkey occasional and full-time distribution services via teleport facilities in the U.S., Europe, and South America, and special event coverage via C-Band and KU transportables. Genesis Networks provides a seamless end-to-end global service via a fully meshed satellite and fiber optic network and turnkey distribution solutions, managing all aspects of the distribution service, including full time uplinking, transponder capacity, all required hardware, 24x7 affiliate authorization and support services, and network affiliate database management services.

Learn more about Genesis Networks at www.gen-networks.com.

About Claxson Interactive Group, Inc.
Claxson Interactive Group, Inc. (XSONF.PK) is a multimedia company that provides and distributes branded entertainment content to Spanish and Portuguese audiences around the world. The company has a portfolio of well-known branded entertainment options distributed on multiple platforms, including pay TV, broadcast TV, radio, and Internet. The company’s headquarters are located in Buenos Aires and Miami, and it has a presence in the U.S. and all major Latin American countries, including without limitation Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Spain, and Portugal.

About Genesis Networks Genesis Networks provides broadcasters, cable networks, production companies, and corporations with high-quality customized global video transmission services that are reliable, flexible, and affordable. The Genesis Networks’ platform is a next-generation, IP-based fiber and satellite video network with cutting-edge switching and compression technologies. With more than 100 locations worldwide and growing, many organizations can now take advantage of Genesis services. The company’s network operations center in New York City maintains the health and standards of the global network while the Genesis proprietary software system, IRIS, allows clients to have remote, real-time network monitoring, scheduling, and control capabilities. For additional information on Genesis Networks and its innovative products, please visit www.gen-networks.com.