Innovative Expands Longstanding Partnership With TEMPO NETWORKS

MEDIA ALERT
October,19 2009

CONTACTS:
Karen Gutloff
KGutloff@temponetworks.com
(340) 998-9260

In 2005, TEMPO Networks, LLC was a newly-formed Caribbean television channel dedicated to promoting the music and culture of the wider Caribbean—including the U.S. Virgin Islands. Without hesitation the Virgin Islands-based Innovative Cable TV, a subsidiary of Innovative Communication Corporation (ICC), became the first cable operator in the Caribbean to add TEMPO to its channel roster. This allowed thousands of television viewers in the Virgin Islands to be a part of this new exciting phenomenon.

Since that initial relationship was struck, TEMPO and Innovative have continued to expand their partnership.

The TEMPO Network’s anniversary event, TEMPO Turns 4, scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Randall “Doc” James Racetrack on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, is sponsored by the Innovative family of companies, including Telephone, Cable TV, Internet, Long Distance, Wireless and Business Systems.

Peter Hayden, Vice President, Marketing for Innovative, said, “Innovative is proud to once again be a major sponsor in bringing back this year's Tempo Turns 4 anniversary event to St Croix. Innovative and Tempo have a long standing partnership in helping to promote our Caribbean culture, music and entertainment. We are excited for all of our St Croix, St. Thomas and St. John residents to be able to “Feel de Tempo” at the Tempo Turns 4 event on November 14th!”

Hayden says the two companies are also planning some exciting new ways to bring Tempo music and videos to Innovative customers through various Innovative services.

Innovative Cable TV was the original Presenting Sponsor of the TEMPO launch event at Frederiksted Pier in October 2005, and provided sponsorship of subsequent TEMPO anniversary events up through TEMPO Turns 3. “We knew early on, people were excited about possibility of seeing other Caribbean people on the channel, but also seeing themselves, so it was a natural fit to be involved with TEMPO,” said Innovative Cable TV President Jennifer-Matarangas King. Matarangas-King said from the first year it was very clear that TEMPO anniversary events were good for the St. Croix economy, by both stimulating local tourism trade and providing Caribbean-wide exposure for Virgin Islands businesses on the TEMPO networks.

Frederick A. Morton, Jr. Founder, Chairman & CEO of TEMPO Network said the partnership between TEMPO and ICC has been extremely beneficial to TEMPO. He said he looks forward to continued strong relations between the two companies.

Other sponsors for TEMPO Turns 4 include Presenting Sponsor, The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, WTJX-Channel 12, Tropical Shipping USA LLC, Sea Flights, SeaBorne Airlines, Budget Rent-A-Car, Virgin Islands Lottery, and VI Sea Trans.

Artists for TEMPO Turns 4 include legendary dancehall singer Shabba Ranks, Puerto Rican salsa band, N’KLABE, reggae singers Tarrus Riley and Gramps Morgan, Trinidad Soca Monarch Iwer George, Jamaican dancehall diva Ce’Cile and Trinidad born entertainer, Ziggy Rankin. Local St. Croix artists are on the lineup as well, including Road March Champions UMB Soldiers, reggae artist Mada Nile, and 2008 VI Idol winner Cherise King. DJ Poppy Pops of Isle 95 radio will spin the hits during the night..

TEMPO Turns 4 kicks off at 4 p.m. with a pre-show televised live on WTJX featuring: Hart Attak Band, Sabor Latino, Excalibur, Harry Mo, Hugo Pantes, Ma Fyah, Empress Miangro, Bolo Ice, Black Star Band, Fyah Emblem, DJ Saigon, and DJ Cool and Deadly.

Tickets are currently on sale at the following outlets:
ST. CROIX: Alliance Clothing, Urban Threadz, La Reine Chicken Shack, Riddims, Pancho's, Parris Tees and Novelties, Essentric Shoe Boutique, One Love Service Station, and Morgan’s Enterprises.
ST. THOMAS: International Records and Tapes, VI Sea Trans, Smith’s Ferry, Essentric Shoe Boutique, Jen’s Gourmet and Deli, Stride Rite Tutu Park Mall, Urban Threadz.
BVI: Smith’s Ferry.

Tickets purchased prior to October 23, 2009 will be priced at $25 general admission, $35 bleacher section, and $100 VIP. After October 23, prices are $35 general admission, $45 bleacher section, $125 VIP.

For more information on TEMPO or the anniversary celebrations, contact Karen Gutloff, at (340) 998-9260; KGutloff@Temponetworks.com or 973.508.1000 or visit us at www.gotTEMPO.com.

About TEMPO Networks, LLC is the first and only pan-Caribbean media and entertainment company producing and offering culturally relevant content on all media platforms (on-air, online, on-mobile and on the ground). With its flagship cable Television Network, TEMPO captures and delivers the extraordinary Caribbean vibe by successfully producing and delivering Caribbean programming dedicated to music, culture, food, and social awareness initiatives. Envisioned by native son Frederick A. Morton Jr. (“Mr. TEMPO”), TEMPO is a true celebration of Caribbean life and seeks to elevate the region. Its content, therefore, is developed to arise beyond entertainment to inspirational, progressive and educational. TEMPO currently broadcast in 28 Caribbean islands, with approximately 5M viewers. Connect with TEMPO on cable in your island or at www.gotTEMPO.com. TEMPO is a registered trademark of TEMPO Networks, LLC.