MediaBay Joins Forces with A&E Television Networks to Distribute Digital Audio Downloads From A&E(R) and The History Channel(R)

MediaBay Joins Forces with A&E Television Networks to Distribute Digital Audio Downloads From A&E(R) and The History Channel(R)

CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MediaBay, Inc. (NASDAQ:MBAY), a leading digital media and publishing company specializing in spoken word and premium audio entertainment, today announced that it has signed an agreement with A&E Television Networks (AETN) to distribute digital audio download versions of select series from A&E(R) Network and The History Channel(R).

Through this new deal, MediaBay consumers will be able to download audio versions of hundreds of episodes from the A&E series, "Biography(R)" "Cold Case Files," and "Investigative Reports(TM)," and The History Channel series, "The Real West," "History's Mysteries" and "Weapons at War." MediaBay allows users to download the audio episodes directly to their computers, or for transfer to dozens of portable media players that support WMA audio files from a leading list of manufacturers including Creative, i-River, Dell, HP and all of the Microsoft "Playsforsure(TM)" device partners. The new content will be available at the company's digital download service, SoundsGood.com, as well as through its growing list of distribution partners including MSN Music.

A brand synonymous with excellence in television, A&E offers a diverse mix of programming ranging from critically acclaimed original series and movies, to innovative documentaries, to the Emmy Award-winning Biography series, to dramatic specials, feature film presentations, and contemporary performances. The History Channel features award winning historical documentaries, signature weekly series, epic limited-series, and special movie presentations. The range and quality of the programming have made the network one of the most watched in cable television.

"We are pleased with the high caliber of programming that A&E and The History Channel have added to our spoken word audio entertainment library," said Jeffrey Dittus, CEO of MediaBay. "MediaBay remains committed to our ongoing quest to provide audiobook fans a diverse selection of content that can accommodate anyone's likes and preferences. These award-winning programs will make an excellent addition to the incredible selection of classic radio shows, audiobooks and other extensive choices that MediaBay provides our consumers with at home or on the go."

"Technology is enabling consumers to enjoy rich media wherever, whenever and however they want," said Andrew Wise, Vice President, Consumer Products, AETN. "We are pleased to be able to offer digital audio downloads of our programming via MediaBay. We look forward to deploying our brands in new venues as new content delivery systems proliferate in the marketplace."

About MediaBay, Inc.

MediaBay Inc. (NASDAQ:MBAY) is a leading digital media and publishing company specializing in spoken word and premium audio entertainment. The company maintains a library consisting of more than 75,000 hours of content, including audiobooks from best-selling authors and the history of American Radio. Some of MediaBay's digital content partners include BBC, Blackstone, Brilliance Audio, CBS Radio, Harper Collins, Hay House, Oasis, Penguin Group USA Audio, Random House, Simon & Schuster, Sound Room Publishers, Time Warner Audio and Zondervan. In addition to its popular Audio Book Club, MediaBay distributes its content through proprietary web sites soundsgood.com and radiospirits.com as well as through partner channels including Loudeye, MSN Music, Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio. For more information on MediaBay, please visit www.soundsgood.com, www.mediabay.com, www.audiobookclub.com, www.radiospirits.com.

About A&E Television Networks

A&E Television Networks, a joint venture of The Hearst Corporation, ABC, Inc. and NBC Universal, is an award-winning, international media company offering consumers a diverse communications environment ranging from television programming, to home videos/DVDs and music CDs, to Web sites, as well as supporting nationwide educational initiatives. AETN is comprised of A&E Network(R), The History Channel(R), The History Channel International(R), The Biography Channel(R), The Military History Channel, The History Channel en Espanol, Crime & Investigation Network, AETN International, and AETN Consumer Products. The A&E web site is located at www.aetv.com, the Biography web site is located at www.Biography.com and The History Channel(R) web site is located at www.HistoryChannel.com.

Source: MediaBay, Inc.

CONTACT: Michael Hope of mPRm Public Relations, +1-323-933-3399,
mhope@mprm.com; or Tim Clemensen of Rubenstein Investor Relations,
+1-212-843-9337, tclemensen@rubensteinir.com, for MediaBay, Inc.

Web site: http://www.biography.com/

Web site: http://www.historychannel.com/

Web site: http://www.radiospirits.com/

Web site: http://www.audiobookclub.com/

Web site: http://www.soundsgood.com/

Web site: http://www.aetv.com/

Web site: http://www.mediabay.com/

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