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February 22, 2007

Jonathon Aubry Promoted to Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications at here! Networks

Jonathon Aubry Promoted to Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications at here! Networks

Aubry Will Manage Corporate Communications, Talent Relations, and Branded Entertainment for the Network

LOS ANGELES – February 22, 2007 – here!, America's premium gay and lesbian television network, is pleased to announce that Jonathon Aubry has been promoted to Director, Corporate and Marketing Communications. In his new position Aubry, formerly Manager of Corporate and Marketing Communications, will continue to report to Stephen Macias, here!'s Senior Vice President of Corporate and Marketing Communications.

"Through his tireless efforts and initiative, Jonathon has proven to be a valued member of our team, and the network is pleased to expand his role in the growth of the company," said Macias. "His hard work and dedication, combined with demonstrated leadership skills, will be invaluable as we continue to expand the here! brand."

Prior to joining here! in the spring of 2005, Aubry worked as the Director of Development at Outfest, the largest and oldest film festival in Los Angeles. While at Outfest, he significantly increased revenue through building strategic partnerships with several corporate partners including AVIS, HBO, Absolut, AT&T, Volkswagen, Motorola, Orbitz, and Kodak. Aubry joined Outfest from LPI Media, where he served as Advertising Manager and was responsible for the development and substantial growth of the liquor, entertainment, and automotive categories for Out and The Advocate magazines.

In his new position as Director of Corporate and Marketing Communications, Aubry will manage all corporate communications and talent relations for here! as well oversee unit publicity efforts for all here! original productions. In his role, Aubry will also be responsible for strategizing and executing integrated, multi-platform marketing initiatives for all of here!'s original films, series, and specials. In addition, Aubry will also oversee the development and execution of branded entertainment initiatives including product integration and broadcast sponsorships with a focus on maximizing current PR and marketing objectives across all here! platforms.

A native of Toledo, OH, Aubry received his BA from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, with a double major in English and Film Studies. He graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted as a member of Phi Beta Kappa.

here! continues to offer its subscribers a wide variety of premium programming. Recent and upcoming here! original films, series and specials include: The DL Chronicles, an award-winning series focusing on the diverse stories of men of color who by consequence and by choice, live sexually duplicitous and secret lifestyles; The Lair, a provocative and sexy vampire horror series; Dante's Cove, ranked "Best Soap of the Year" by The Advocate; the critically acclaimed Shock To The System: A Donald Strachey Mystery, the second installment in the series of original films starring Chad Allen as a gay private investigator; the provocative six-part docu-series Lesbian Sex and Sexuality, an unblinking look inside the world of lesbian culture from award-winning producer Katherine Linton; and the original film Shelter, an indie romantic drama about love, family and staying true to yourself.

For a sampling of provocative and innovative here! content, visit the here! Video Player found at www.heretv.com/videoplayer. For more information on how to subscribe to here!, please call the toll free number at 1-888-HERE-NOW.

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For all press inquiries, please contact:
Josh Rosenzweig
Vice President, Corporate Communications and Marketing
here! Networks
212.920.2857
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