WealthTV and Akimbo to Deliver Luxury Lifestyle Programming

WealthTV and Akimbo to Deliver Luxury Lifestyle Programming

High Definition Network to Deliver the American Dream to Akimbo Viewers

SAN DIEGO, July 6 /PRNewswire/ -- WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high definition, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Akimbo to bring WealthTV's luxury lifestyle and entertainment programming to Akimbo users in the immediate future in both digital and crystal clear high-definition formats.

Akimbo subscribers currently enjoy the freedom to choose from more than 12,000 on-demand programs available through Akimbo's impressive library of original, niche and mainstream content -- including travel shows, documentaries, music videos, full-length films, sporting events, television series and more. With its own state-of-the-art high-definition production studios, WealthTV will complement Akimbo's robust program offering with unique and original compelling programming on what every American dreams of -- from travel secrets to fast cars, from better etiquette to better investing, and much more available in brilliant, clear high-definition.

"Akimbo is delivering what viewers are seeking -- the ability to watch what they want, when they want," said Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. "Akimbo is offering its viewers the opportunity to live the luxury lifestyle and enjoy programming that they are passionate about by featuring WealthTV's programming."

According to Unity Marketing, the US luxury market reached more than $1 trillion dollars last year. Luxury fever continues to grow in strength as Americans seek luxury items and experiences. Combined with the growing demand for high definition content, WealthTV's luxury lifestyle programming delivers what viewers are seeking.

"WealthTV's unique programming lets Akimbo subscribers experience the luxury lifestyle in the comfort of their living rooms," said Akimbo CEO Josh Goldman. "With its array of travelogues, lifestyle and how-to programming conveyed in gorgeous high-definition, WealthTV is a perfect addition to the Akimbo Service."

Customers can sign up for a free trial of the Akimbo Service through the Online Spotlight area of Microsoft Media Center Edition 2005 PCs. A subscription to the first Internet-delivered on-demand service is $9.99 a month. To subscribe or find more information about what's on Akimbo, please visit www.akimbo.com.

About WealthTV

WealthTV is the premier lifestyle and entertainment network -- the destination for exclusive and original programming, simultaneously transmitted in high definition and standard definition. WealthTV delivers to viewers informative shows that provide invaluable insights on what every American dreams of -- from travel secrets to fast cars, from better etiquette to better investing, and much more. Televised 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, viewers of WealthTV consider themselves to be successful wherever they may be in life. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider's perspective. For more information, please visit www.wealthtv.net.

About Akimbo

With the Akimbo Service, your wish is on demand(TM). Named to the OnHollywood 100 by AlwaysOn and "Best of What's New" by Popular Science, Akimbo has also accepted 2005 Digital World Innovations and CES Best of Innovations 2005 awards. With 12 patent applications featuring more than 150 patent claims, Akimbo is the first company to deliver digital-quality video-on-demand to any television via a broadband-Internet connection. Akimbo has offices in San Mateo, Calif. and is a privately held company funded by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Sprout Group and Zone Ventures. For more information, visit www.akimbo.com.

For more information, contact:

Dean Harris
WealthTV
858-270-6900
Dean.harris@wealthtv.net

Source: WealthTV

CONTACT: Dean Harris of WealthTV, +1-858-270-6900,
Dean.harris@wealthtv.net

Web site: http://www.wealthtv.net/
http://www.akimbo.com/

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