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TRIBUNE BROADCASTING

TRIBUNE BROADCASTING. Owns & operates 4th largest station group domestically 26 stations in 22 markets (46% of U.S. homes) Two-station clusters in Seattle, Indianapolis, Hartford and New Orleans Superstation WGN

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TRIBUNE BROADCASTING

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  1. TRIBUNE BROADCASTING • Owns & operates 4th largest station group domestically • 26 stations in 22 markets (46% of U.S. homes) • Two-station clusters in Seattle, Indianapolis, Hartford and New Orleans • Superstation WGN • Brings U.S. HH coverage to 84% when combined with station group, which exceeds most cable networks • Offers with our station group a guaranteed launch platform • Tribune Entertainment • Distribution team clears remainder of country, bringing U.S. HH coverage to 90%+

  2. 84% TRIBUNE STATION COVERAGE

  3. Your Opportunity To Be A Part of the Biggest Show on Television!!! FALL 2006

  4. Become Part of a Phenomenon…American Idol • Rejuvenated a struggling network… • Strengthened the Fox affiliate stations… • Revitalized a lagging music industry… • Launched the careers of superstars…

  5. It’s a Multi-Media Mega-Hit… • Television… • Concerts… • CDs… • Cell phones… • And now… weekend syndication!

  6. Contains All the Attributesof Elite Off-Network Weekend Successes: • Smash hit in primetime; • Dual (female/male) appeal; • Momentum leading into syndication run • Strong lineup of stations

  7. 1) The biggest network hits are the most successful shows in weekend syndication…

  8. Rankings of:HHA18-34A18-49A25-54 Network Prime Series - 2004-05 #3 #9 #6t #4 Syndicated Weekly Hrs – 2004-05 #1 #1 #1 #1 Source: Network – NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season, 356 programs in total.NSS/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season ending 8/28/05; GAA% measurement. 22 programs in total. CSINetwork and Syndication Rankings

  9. Rankings of:HHA18-34A18-49A25-54 Seinfeld:Network Prime Series – 1995-96 #2 #1 #2 #1 Syndicated Weekly Half Hrs – 2004-05 #1 #1 #1 #1 Everybody Loves Raymond:Network Prime Series – 2001-02 #6t #23t #13 #11 Syndicated Weekly Half Hrs – 2004-05 #3 #3 #2 #2 Source: Network – NTI/Galaxy Explorer, 1995-96 (195 programs in total) and 2001-02 (300 programs in total);Syndication - NSS/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season ending 8/28/05; GAA% measurement; 37 programs in total. SeinfeldandEverybody Loves RaymondNetwork and Syndication Rankings

  10. American Idol 2004-05 RankingsAll Network Primetime Series Programs - - - Women - - - - - - Men - - -AI NightHH18-3418-4925-5418-3418-4925-54 Tuesdays #1 #1 #1 #1 #2t #2 #2 Wednesdays #2 #2 #2 #2 #2t #3 #3 And in Fall’06Weekend Syn #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 #1 Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 seasonRank of all series primetime programs on the 7 broadcast networks; does not include specials AMERICAN IDOL…A Smash Hit in Primetime!!

  11. 2) Elite weekend syndicated showsappeal to women and men…

  12. Sat/3-8pm & Sun/3-7pm – 2004-05 Season Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season Weekend Viewing LevelsAre Split Almost Evenly Between Men and Women

  13. Rating Ranks - - - Women - - - - - - Men - - -Program/Ranking18-3418-4925-5418-3418-4925-54 American Idol - 2004-05 13.1 14.1 14.8 7.7 8.6 9.6 CSI - 2004-05 6.5 8.8 10.6 4.3 6.0 7.5 Seinfeld – 1995-96 17.0 15.9 16.1 12.8 12.6 13.4 Raymond – 2001-02 5.7 7.4 9.0 3.8 5.2 6.1 Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; network seasons as dated. Like the elite off-nets, American Idoldelivers strong ratings with women and men…

  14. 2004-05 Season – Total Women Viewers (000) ProgramW18-34W18-49W25-54 American Idol – Tue 4,286 9,245 9,159 American Idol – Wed 4,215 9,103 8,816 CSI 2,111 5,772 6,569 Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season …is watched by millions more women than the next highest rated series…

  15. 2004-05 Season – Total Men Viewers (000) ProgramM18-34M18-49M25-54 American Idol – Tue 2,528 5,497 5,723 American Idol – Wed 2,521 5,319 5,480 Monday Night Football 2,560 5,865 6,089 Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2004-05 season …and delivers almost as many men as Monday Night Football:

  16. 3) The strongest weekend shows enter syndication with momentum behind them…

  17. American Idol Momentum Continues to Build • Grown each of its five seasons on Fox; • Now the most popular show on television. • Performance episodes (Tuesdays) outrank results episodes (Wednesdays). • Continues to grow in popularity…

  18. American Idol is still growing on Tuesdays… American Idol Tuesday Ratings Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2001-02 through 2004-05 seasons

  19. …and Wednesdays: American Idol Wednesday Ratings Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; 2001-02 through 2004-05 seasons

  20. And this season American Idol continues to grow, with its best start ever: American Idol – First 3 Weeks Source: NTI/Galaxy Explorer; Idol Tuesday ratings for the first three weeks of 2001-02 through 2005-06 seasons.

  21. 4) Syndicated weekend hits benefit from a strong lineup and visible time periods …

  22. American Idol Rewind - Fantastic Clearance List: • The best of the Tribune stations: • WPIX/New York • WGN/Chicago • KDAF/Dallas • Strong Fox Affiliates in non-Tribune markets: • WJBK/Detroit • KSAZ/Phoenix • WJW/Cleveland • 4-8pm time periods with double runs. • Two runs on Superstation WGN

  23. American IdolRewindOffers WeekendsAnother Smash Network Hit • 26 episodes, covering season 1; • Begins with audition process; • Continues through competition weeks; • Winner is revealed during May sweeps; • When “Idol Fever” is at its peak.

  24. An exciting, fresh format: • Spectacular performances of American pop classics that are truly timeless. • Every episode includes original material: • Never-before-seen footage from season 1; • Many hours available that never aired on Fox. • Newly-taped interviews with contestants. • Fast pace: • Result nights built into competition episodes. • The same production staff as the primetime American Idol: • Proven success; • The best in the genre.

  25. New Idol details, trivia and fun facts • Insider information and Idol Facts • Private thoughts of the contestants; • Previously unknown details; • All delivered through on-screen graphics… • Thought bubbles, scrolls, etc. All the Music… All the Entertainment…PLUS All the Inside Scoop!

  26. ALSO… • Three bonus episodes for syndication: • “Where Are They Now” special. • Two 1-hour telecasts of the broadcast premier of live Las Vegas performance by Season 1 performers. More episodes… more excitement…more IDOL!

  27. American Idol Rewind • Enables non-Fox advertisers to capitalize on the Idol phenomenon for the first time. • Enables current advertisers to expand their participation in the show. • Perfect alternative to weekend sports and cable movies. • A new opportunity to associate advertisers with the most popular show on television.

  28. 26 Original 1-hour episodes • All barter – 7 minutes national/7 minutes local • Double runs • 2 year deals • Produced by Fremantle Media • Available Fall 2006

  29. Now You Can Be a Part of Television’s Biggest Success Story!

  30. 2006-07 Barter Window Dates TitleStarsWindowThe Peacemaker George Clooney, Nicole Kidman 9/4/06 – 10/1/06 In Dreams Annette Bening, Robert Downey,Jr. 10/2/06 – 10/29/06 Mousehunt Nathan Lane, Christopher Walken 12/4/06 – 12/31/06 Paulie Tony Shalhoub, Cheech Marin 4/9/07 – 5/6/07 Small Soldiers Kirsten Dunst, Denis Leary 5/28/07 – 6/24/07 Antz Woody Allen, Jennifer Lopez 8/11/07 – 8/19/07

  31. Series and Specials2005-06

  32. Enduring, Enticing Entertainment • Before there was American Idol… • Before there was Dancing With the Stars… • Before there was Star Search… • THERE WAS…

  33. Syndication’s first music and entertainment show. • Created and produced in 1970 by the legendaryDon Cornelius. • Longest running 1st-run syndicated program in history!

  34. Host - Dorian Gregory • Third season as host of Soul Train. • Det. Darryl Morris on the WB’s Charmed, since 1998. • Star - Baywatch Nights in 1996. • Primetime TV appearances include Living Single, Moesha, The Steve Harvey Show, Third Rock from the Sun. • National spokesperson for the American Diabetes Association.

  35. Appearances and Performances By: Stevie Wonder Usher Toni Braxtonco-host Nicole Richie Aretha Franklin Ciara-co-host Amerie Brian McKnight-co-host Fantasia Barrino-co-host Michael McDonald Vanessa Williams Ice Cube Ruben Studdard Smokey Robinson

  36. This Year Co-Hosted ByGrammy and Oscar Winner: JAMIE FOXX Recipient of the 2006 STMA Quincy Jones Awardfor Outstanding Career Achievement!

  37. Soul Train Specials…Perennially the highest rated with minority audiences that syndication has to offer…

  38. Soul TrainSpecials – Tops in Syndication With Minority Demos… Top Ten Syndicated Specials- Ranked on A18-34 2004-2005 Season -African American- RankProgramDateHHA18-34A18-49A25-541 Soul Train Music Awards 3/20/05 9.6 5.0 4.9 5.02 Soul Train Christmas Starfest 12/12/04 6.6 2.7 3.3 3.2 320th Stellar Gospel Music 2/27/05 8.1 2.5 4.0 5.04 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awrd 9/25/05 5.5 2.1 3.0 3.3 5 Gospel Superfest Holiday 4 1/2/05 3.6 1.3 1.2 1.2 6 Gospel Superfest Black History 5 3/13/05 3.4 1.3 1.4 1.3 7 African American Filmmakers 1/2/05 2.2 1.1 1.0 1.1 8 Evening of Stars 1/9/05 5.7 0.9 1.6 2.3 9 A Gospel Christmas 1/2/05 1.7 0.9 0.8 0.4 10 Gospel Music Presents 4/3/05 1.8 0.9 0.7 0.9 Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Oct’04-Sept’05; GAA% measurement where applicableDoes not include sports, feature films or “special” versions of regular series

  39. …including minority men… Top Ten Syndicated Specials- Ranked on M18-492004-2005 Season -African American- RankProgramDateM18-34M18-49M25-54 1 Soul Train Music Awards 3/20/05 3.8 4.3 4.4 220th Stellar Gospel Music 2/27/05 3.1 3.7 3.73 Soul Train Christmas Starfest 12/12/04 2.6 2.5 2.34 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awrd 9/25/05 1.4 2.2 2.5 5 Gospel Superfest Black History 5 3/13/05 1.3 1.5 1.5 6 Gospel Music Presents 4/3/05 1.8 1.3 1.3 7 Gospel Superfest Memorable 6/19/05 0.9 1.2 0.98 Evening of Stars 1/9/05 0.7 1.2 1.6 9 Remarkable Journey 7 5/22/05 0.3 1.0 1.2 10 Remarkable Journey 6 2/20/05 0.8 0.9 1.5 Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Oct’04-Sept’05; GAA% measurement where applicableDoes not include sports, feature films or “special” versions of regular series

  40. …and minority women: Top Ten Syndicated Specials- Ranked on W18-34 2004-2005 Season -African American- RankProgramDateW18-34W18-49W25-54 1 Soul Train Music Awards 3/20/05 5.9 5.4 5.52 Soul Train Christmas Starfest 12/12/04 2.8 3.9 3.93 Soul Train Lady of Soul Awrd 9/25/05 2.6 3.5 3.8 420th Stellar Gospel Music 2/27/05 2.0 4.2 6.0 5 Gospel Superfest Holiday 4 1/2/05 1.9 1.5 1.7 6 A Gospel Christmas 1/2/05 1.7 1.1 0.4 7 Gospel Superfest Black History 5 3/13/05 1.4 1.4 1.4 8 African American Filmmakers 1/2/05 1.4 1.5 1.4 9 Evening of Stars 1/9/05 1.1 1.9 2.8 10 Remarkable Journey 7 5/22/05 1.1 1.3 1.3 Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Oct’04-Sept’05; GAA% measurement where applicableDoes not include sports, feature films or “special” versions of regular series

  41. Soul Train Christmas StarfestHighest % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 5 Syndicated Programs - MEN % of African-American Viewers ranked on M18-34 – Dec’04 -African American- RankProgramM18-34M18-49M25-541 ST Xmas Starfest 70% 61% 57% 2 Parkers 68% 67% 67% 3 Girlfriends 57% 60% 59% 4 Happy Holidays Amer. 57% 27% 31% 5 Judge Mathis 51% 51% 50% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Dec’04; GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  42. Soul Train Christmas StarfestHighest % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 10 Syndicated Programs - WOMEN % of African-American Viewers ranked on W18-49 – Dec’04 -African American- RankProgramW18-34W18-49W25-541 ST Xmas Starfest 61% 73% 69% 2 Girlfriends 65% 71% 76% 3 Parkers 62% 68% 73% 4 Showtime-Classic 59% 65% 63% 5 Weekend Vibe 51% 63% 61% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Dec’04; GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  43. Soul Train Music AwardsHighest % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 10 Syndicated Programs - MEN% of African-American Viewers ranked on M18-34 – March’05 -African American- RankProgramM18-34M18-49M25-541 Soul Train Music Awards 80% 73% 68% 2 Girlfriends 66% 62% 62% 3 Parkers 64% 63% 63% 4 Divorce Court 54% 58% 57% 5 Judge Hatchett 53% 54% 57% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Mar’05 GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  44. Soul Train Music AwardsHigh % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 10 Syndicated Programs - WOMEN % of African-American Viewers ranked on W18-34 – March’05 -African American- RankProgramW18-34W18-49W25-541 Gospel Superfest 73% 68% 62% 2Weekend Vibe 68% 71% 70% 3 Girlfriends 68% 73% 75% 4 Parkers 66% 71% 73% 5 Soul Train Music Awards 65% 65% 68% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Mar’05 GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  45. Soul Train Lady of SoulHighest % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 10 Syndicated Programs - MEN % of African-American Viewers ranked on M25-54 – Sept’05 -African American- RankProgramM18-34M18-49M25-541 Soul Train Lady of Soul 54% 64% 64% 2 Parkers 61% 64% 63% 3 Girlfriends 62% 63% 63% 4 Live in Hollywood 71% 67% 62% 5 Showtime-Classic 80% 65% 58% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Sept’05 GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  46. Soul Train Lady of SoulHigh % of minority viewers among syndicated programs: Top 10 Syndicated Programs - WOMEN% of African-American Viewers ranked on W25-54 – Sept’05 -African American- RankProgramW18-34W18-49W25-54 1 Gospel Superfest 97% 81% 80% 2 Soul Train Lady of Soul 66% 76% 80% 3 Girlfriends 60% 69% 76% 4 Parkers 64% 70% 73% 5t Bernie Mac 58% 61% 65% 5t Showtime-Classic 73% 70% 65% Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, Sept’05 GAA% measurement; does not include umbrellas and weekend versions of strips

  47. Soul TrainspecialsSignificantly Higher Ratings Than BET Primetime 2004-2005 Season -African American- ProgramDateHHW18-34W18-49W25-54M18-34M18-49M25-54 ST Christmas Starfest Dec’04 6.6 2.8 3.9 3.9 2.6 2.5 2.3 BET primetime Dec’04 3.0 2.1 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.3 1.0 ST Music Awards Mar’05 9.6 5.9 5.4 5.5 3.8 4.3 4.4 BET primetime Mar’05 2.7 1.8 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.3 1.0 ST Lady of Soul Awards Sept’05 5.5 2.6 3.5 3.8 1.4 2.2 2.5 BET primetime Sept’05 2.6 1.6 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 0.9 Source: SNAD/MarketBreaks, as dated; GAA% measurement where applicable;BET prime- Mon-Sun 8pm-11pm. National equivalency ratings.

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