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Discovery Communications Partners With Front Porch Digital ( Strategic Technology Alliance to be Foundation for Business Relationship )
MT. LAUREL, N.J., Jun 16, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Front Porch Digital ( OTC BULLETIN BOARD:FPDI) today announced that it has established a strategic technological alliance with Discovery Communications, Inc. (DCI) as a partner for developing new technologies and products for Discovery's network origination centers around the world.
Discovery Communications, Inc. is a leading global provider of television content, with 60 networks of distinctive programming worldwide. The Discovery Channel alone reaches over 450 million homes in over 160 countries. With such a vast array of programming and network distribution, Discovery has built several mission critical network origination centers around the world to support its existing and growing business. Partners such as Front Porch will be relied upon for advanced technology development and systems implementation to assist Discovery Communications, Inc. in the advancement of its broadcast operations globally.

"As the world's leading real-world media and entertainment company, our sophisticated network origination centers must have the highest levels of reliability and efficiency," says Marcos Obadia, Executive Vice President of Discovery Media Services. "Front Porch has the most robust solution set for digital workflow interoperability and has proven interconnection with multiple components of the digital content supply chain. Front Porch has demonstrated a strong track record of successful implementations around the globe with world-class service and support," added Obadia.

"Discovery's selection of Front Porch represents a major win for the Company and demonstrates our leadership in the digital media space," says Mike Knaisch, CEO of Front Porch. "Our investments in developing North American business are being realized, as strategic partners such as Discovery fuel our growth. We look forward to helping Discovery execute its global vision."

About Front Porch Digital: Front Porch Digital Inc. (http://www.fpdigital.com) is transforming the digital world by developing unique software and services that convert audio, video, images, text and data into digital formats that enable searching, browsing, editing, storage and on- demand delivery of content in nearly any other digital format through a single capture. Front Porch is the number one provider of archive management software among broadcasters in Europe and Asia.

About Discovery Communications, Inc.: Discovery Communications, Inc. is the leading global real-world media and entertainment company. DCI has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in 160 countries and territories with one billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's 60 networks of distinctive programming represent 19 entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Discovery Wings Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Espanol, Discovery HD Theater and FitTV. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery.com and 120 Discovery Channel retail stores. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Liberty Media Corporation, Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder, Chairman and CEO.

Contact: Mike Knaisch
Chief Executive Officer
Front Porch Digital, Inc.
(303) 440-7122
mike.knaisch@fpdigital.com
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