Cablevision Adds Popular Programming From MTV Networks and BET Networks to Free Video on Demand Offering

Cablevision Adds Popular Programming From MTV Networks and BET Networks to Free Video on Demand Offering

Top Shows From COMEDY CENTRAL, Noggin, The N, Logo, BET And Expanded Nick On Demand Now Part of Free On Demand Offering Available To iO TV(SM) Customers

BETHPAGE, N.Y., July 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE:CVC) today announced the significant expansion of the free video on demand library available to iO TV digital cable customers with the addition of hundreds of new programs from MTV Networks' COMEDY CENTRAL, Nickelodeon, NOGGIN, The N and Logo and BET Networks' BET. The new content includes favorites like COMEDY CENTRAL's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Logo's Exes & Ohs and BET's Baldwin Hills, as well as a variety of educational and entertainment programming for children and teens including Nick Jr.'s Blue's Clues and NOGGIN's Franklin, as well as The N's Degrassi: The Next Generation.

"With the addition of leading cable programming from MTV Networks and BET Networks, Cablevision continues to demonstrate our commitment to offering customers greater value and more choice over their entertainment experience," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management. "This expansion of the free video on demand library provides a broad range of content aimed at meeting the diverse entertainment needs of our customers."

"MTV Networks and BET Networks continue to be huge drivers of VOD usage, with channels like Nickelodeon, COMEDY CENTRAL and BET consistently ranking at the top of their categories," said Denise Dahldorf, Executive Vice President, Content Distribution and Marketing, MTV Networks and BET Networks. "Through this agreement with Cablevision, we're deepening our relationship with a trusted partner, and giving our audiences instant access to an even greater collection of our hit programming."

The On Demand programming from MTV Networks and BET Networks is accessible at no additional charge to digital customers with a set-top box through the Free On Demand menu on the iO TV user interface. All of Cablevision's On Demand titles are presented in crystal clear quality with DVD-like functionality including the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind programs through the remote control.

With nearly 2.7 million iO TV customers, more than 85 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to up to 360 channels, including 53 premium movie channels, 48 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 3,500 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 45 high-definition programming services and uniquely valuable interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO TV(SM) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv, along with other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

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CONTACT: Patrick MacElroy of Cablevision, +1-516-803-1249,
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