CABLE TV HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING HIV/AIDS-RELATED PROGRAMMING AT CABLE POSITIVE’S 5th ANNUAL POP AWARDS

NEW YORK, NY - June 6, 2006

Cable Positive, the cable industry’s national non-profit HIV/AIDS action organization, honored cable television for outstanding HIV/AIDS-related programming last night at their 5th Annual POP Awards.   Rainbow Media was a co-presenter of the awards ceremony, which was held at New York’s IFC Center in the village.

“It seems appropriate to host the POP Awards here-a program that encapsulates the heart of the independent spirit by honoring powerful and informative HIV/AIDS related cable programming that helps educate viewers through the powerful medium of TV,” said Josh Sapan, President & CEO of Rainbow Media.

Actress Rosie Perez, Stylist Phillip Bloch, Jason Bellini of CBS News on LOGO, Natalie Glebova, Miss Universe 2005, Jose Llana of Broadways 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and Regan Hofmann of Poz Magazine served as presenters at the ceremony that was hosted by Broadway star Anthony Rapp.

“It is, I believe, kismet that Rainbow Media and its fearless fighter for freedom of expression, Josh Sapan, are Cable Positive’s partners at this historic moment in time.  Said Steve Villano, President & CEO of Cable Positive.

The following cable networks and programs were recognized for creating television that carries educational value and promotes awareness/prevention in the fight against HIV/AIDS:

Outstanding Spanish Language Program:
Las Adolescentes y su Salud, UNIVISION

Outstanding Spanish Language Public Service Announcement:
Ama tu vida, protégete, hazte la prueba del VIH, TELEMUNDO

Outstanding Biographical Program:
Biography: Elton John, A&E

Outstanding Documentary:
On The Frontlines of AIDS, Discovery Times Channel

Outstanding News Coverage:
CBS News on LOGO, LOGO

Outstanding Newsmagazine:
think Again: Sex Myths Revealed, MTV

Outstanding Original Film/Movie:
Multitude of Mercies, BET

Outstanding Original Series:
Noah’s Arc, LOGO

Outstanding Public Service Announcement:  
Ed and Cynthia, VIACOM with the KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION

Outstanding Public Service Announcement Campaign:
Ask Your Doctor, MTV

Outstanding Special Programming:
Open Mic: My Thing, BET

Outstanding Community Partnership
(This award recognizes the partnership between a local cable outlet and a community-based AIDS service organization to provide locally focused programming in the fight against AIDS.):
Are You Willing to Bet Your Life on It?, AIDS RESOURCE CENTER, OHIO and TIME WARNER CABLE

POP Network of the Year:  
MTV

ABOUT CABLE POSITIVE

Cable Positive is a national non-profit organization that was founded in February 1992 by three concerned cable executives with the mission of organizing cable’s resources in the fight against AIDS. Cable Positive will mobilize the talents, resources, access and influence of the cable and telecommunications industry to raise HIV/AIDS awareness; support HIV/AIDS education, prevention and care; and strive to end stigma by creating a more compassionate climate for people whose lives have been affected by HIV or AIDS. Cable Positive has grown to include supporters from every major cable network, multiple system operator, cable system, hardware manufacturer, trade association, media publication, and affiliated industry vendors and suppliers. Since 1992, Cable Positive has raised more than $14.9 million in the fight against AIDS. For more information about Cable Positive, call 212-459-1502 or log on to www.cablepositive.org