WEGENER(R) Receives Repeat Order from The Nielsen Company for NAVE IIc(TM) Nielsen Audio Encoders

WEGENER(R) Receives Repeat Order from The Nielsen Company for NAVE IIc(TM) Nielsen Audio Encoders

Order For Encoders Used to Insert The Nielsen Company's Program Tracking Codes within Compressed, Multiplexed ATSC Transport Streams

DULUTH, Ga., March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that The Nielsen Company (Nielsen) has placed a new commitment for NAVE IIc(TM) Nielsen Audio Encoders. This is a follow on to previous orders from Nielsen.

Manufactured and sold by WEGENER, the NAVE IIc is a next-generation Nielsen Audio Video Encoder (NAVE) that is uniquely capable of inserting Nielsen's proprietary NAVE source identification watermarking directly into the audio portion of compressed digital ATSC transport streams prior to broadcast. The NAVE IIc can simultaneously insert watermarking data on up to four independent digital television programs being broadcast whether they are standard definition (SDTV) or high definition (HDTV), providing considerable savings over alternative products.

"WEGENER and Nielsen have worked closely together on this important project and we look forward to continuing that relationship with the NAVE IIc and other products in the future," stated Bob Luff, Nielsen EVP and Chief Technology Officer.

Since Nielsen first ordered the NAVE IIc from WEGENER in 2005, these encoders have been sold to broadcast facilities in the top 210 U.S. television markets by WEGENER. As the nation's broadcasters shut-off their analog TV signals and shift to digital television (DTV) operations, which is federally mandated by June 12, 2009, demand for this vital, effective DTV encoding solution will continue.

"In the compressed DTV domain, the WEGENER NAVE IIc is the only means of inserting Nielsen tracking information to determine TV ratings and ultimately, the rates that can be charged for commercial time, which is the lifeblood of the broadcasting business," said Ned L. Mountain, president and chief operating officer of WEGENER. "We're extremely pleased that Nielsen continues to entrust WEGENER with the continued manufacture of its NAVE IIc encoder, as well as its SpoTTrac digital encoder used by advertising agencies for tracking spots."

The order will be deployed through WEGENER's third quarter of fiscal 2010 ending May 28, 2010.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER(R) (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital video and audio solutions for broadcast television, radio, telco, private and cable networks. With over 30 years experience in optimizing point-to-multipoint multimedia distribution over satellite, fiber, and IP networks, WEGENER offers a comprehensive product line that handles the scheduling, management and delivery of media rich content to multiple devices, including video screens, computers and audio devices. WEGENER focuses on long- and short-term strategies for bandwidth savings, dynamic advertising, live events and affiliate management.

WEGENER's product line includes: iPump(R) media servers for file-based and live broadcasts; Compel(R) Network Control and Compel(R) Conditional Access for dynamic command, monitoring and addressing of multi-site video, audio, and data networks; and the Unity(R) satellite media receivers for live radio and video broadcasts. Applications served include: digital signage, linear and file-based TV distribution, linear and file-based radio distribution, Nielsen rating information, broadcast news distribution, business music distribution, corporate communications, video and audio simulcasts.

WEGENER(R) can be reached at (770) 814-4000 or at www.wegener.com.

ABOUT NIELSEN

Nielsen Media Research is part of The Nielsen Company, a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, television and other media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement, trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA. For more information, please visit, www.nielsen.com.

WEGENER, COMPEL, COMPEL CONTROL, iPUMP, MEDIAPLAN, UNITY, ASSURED FILE DELIVERY, PANDA, PROSWITCH, VIDATA, the stylized W-design logo (for WEGENER(R)), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel(R)) and the stylized PANDA design logo are all registered trademarks of WEGENER(R). All Rights Reserved.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, the Company's liquidity position and capital resources, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2009 and beyond, and success of the Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: Robin Hoffman, Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com; or Investor Relations, Troy Woodbury, WEGENER,
+1-770-814-4000, FAX +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com

Web Site: http://www.wegener.com/
http://www.nielsen.com/

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