Rogers Cable in Canada Joins Rentrak to Supply Content Providers in North America Performance Data for Its Video On Demand Service and WIBC-FM Launches Free Real-Time Video Traffic Service for Mobile Phones

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City of Industry, CA --(www.USEquityNews.com)-- 04/01/2008 - Media entertainment industry alert provided by U.S. Equity News. Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT) recently announced it has increased its North American VOD household footprint with the addition of Rogers Cable Communications Inc. (Rogers Cable), Canada's largest cable TV provider. The deal with Rogers Cable provides Rentrak's existing US-based content provider customers with performance data from Canadian operators. The agreement also opens the door to Canadian content provider prospects that do not have distribution in the United States.


Modavox, Inc. (OTCBB: MDVX), Internet broadcasting pioneer and holder of several patented technologies, announced recently that through the use of its patented Enterprise Platform, it has provided its customer Cynona International with a broadcasting and ecommerce infrastructure precisely and specifically designed for the distribution of a unique and uncommon blend of the fine skin care, body care, bath and shower products hand selected by Cynona International. The Modavox Enterprise platform that supports the site enables customization of the content, real time publishing and the distribution of video broadcast content. The point-of-sale marketing enabled by Modavox allows Cynona to deliver video messages tailored towards particular product and customer groups.

Indy's News Center WIBC radio (93.1 FM) is launching Cell Cam Traffic, a free mobile traffic service for Indianapolis-area commuters that will help local drivers spot and avoid highway tie-ups with streaming live video right to their mobile phones. "This new service demonstrates WIBC's commitment to new technology and our interactive presence while adding value for our listeners," said Jon Quick, director of operations for WIBC-FM, an Emmis Communications (NASDAQ: EMMS) station. "For years, commuters in the Indy area have relied on WIBC in cars for traffic news; now they can plot their trips with real-time information, when they need it, before they even get behind the wheel."

ACME Sports & Entertainment retains Epic Corporation (OTC: EPIO) to procure future Casa Havana Coffee & Cigar Bar locations Nationwide. Casa Havana is a new Smoke Friendly Coffee Bar & Cigars concept which allows smoking within its operations. With most states now banning smoking in Restaurants, Bars and Coffee houses, Casa Havana will fill that void for the customer base that enjoys smoking. The Casa Havana concept is modeled from coffee giant Starbucks Coffee and will provide a full Coffee Line and light menu. With Starbucks coffee controlling over 80% of the Coffee Bar market in over 11,000 locations, Casa Havana will target market its 21% of customers who are smokers and prohibited from smoking inside.

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