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Top Executives from Viacom, SIRIUS XM Radio, The Weinstein Company, Verizon Communications and More To Offer Marquee Investment Insights at 2nd Annual Media and Money Conference

NEW YORK-(Business Wire)-September 3, 2008 - Presented by Dow Jones and The Nielsen Company, the second annual Media and Money Conference (www.MediaAndMoneyConference.com) will bring together the top corporate executives in media and entertainment and the leading financiers of Wall Street on October 14-15, 2008 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. This unique event will address the most important media and entertainment investment trends including valuation and structure, the impact of developing technologies, the changing advertising market, the convergence of traditional and new media, and the outlook for newspapers and magazines during a challenging economic climate.

“We are proud to once again provide a forum for the decision makers driving the media, entertainment and finance industries to network and discuss exciting business opportunities,” said Gerry Byne, Senior Vice President, Nielsen Business Media Entertainment Group. “By combining the financial expertise of Dow Jones and the media and entertainment insight of The Nielsen Company, this event will examine the ever-evolving media and entertainment landscape and will provide the keys to capitalizing on the latest trends and business models.”

“Media and Money is the only conference that offers attendees a rare look at the burgeoning connections between Wall Street, private investors and the media and entertainment fields and the methods each side is using to find success,” said Ken Andersen, Editorial Director of Dow Jones Financial Information Services. “We are bringing together an amazing line-up of the very best deal-makers and thought leaders who will help detail exactly how investors and companies can best survive and thrive in media and entertainment in today’s market and in years to come.”

Confirmed keynotes for this year’s Media and Money Conference include:

Philippe Dauman, President & CEO, Viacom

Philippe Dauman has been President and CEO of Viacom since 2006 and has served on the company’s board of directors since 1987. Viacom, consisting of BET Networks, MTV Networks and Paramount Pictures, engages global audiences on about 160 television channels and 325 online properties in 160 countries and territories.

Mel Karmazin, Chief Executive Officer, SIRIUS XM Radio

Mel Karmazin is CEO of the newly merged SIRIUS XM Radio. The company has more than 18.5 million subscribers and hundreds of channels of commercial-free music, as well as talk, entertainment, news, and sports programming.

John Riccitiello, Chief Executive Officer, Electronic Arts

John Riccitiello originally joined EA in 1997 as President and CEO. Under his leadership, EA’s market share has increased, the product portfolio has diversified, and international business has strengthened. In 2004, he left EA to become a founding partner and managing director of Elevation Partners. Mr. Riccitiello returned to EA as CEO in April of 2007.

Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Verizon Communications

Ivan Seidenberg has been CEO of Verizon Communications since 2002 and chairman of the board since 2004. He was instrumental in forming Verizon through a number of M&A’s, including Bell Atlantic and NYNEX (1997), GTE (2000) and MCI (2006).

Harvey Weinstein, Co-Chairman, The Weinstein Company

Harvey Weinstein launched his independent multi-tiered media company with his brother Bob in 2005 following the success of their first company Miramax Films. The Weinstein Company’s strategic investments include an ownership in Genius Products, aSmallWorld.net, and Ovation.

John Wren, President & CEO, Omnicom Group

Mr. Wren is President and CEO of Omnicom Group, one of the "Big 6" advertising holding companies. Omnicom Group’s portfolio of companies also includes public relations, lobbying, marketing services, interactive design, and media buying services. Prior to taking the position of CEO in 1997, Mr. Wren served as President of Omnicom.

The schedule of keynote sessions as well as the full program and registration details for Media and Money can be found at: www.MediaandMoneyconference.com. The platinum sponsor of this year’s conference is Loeb & Loeb.

To request press credentials, qualified members of the media may contact Jackie Cook at 212.255.8455 or Jackie@rosengrouppr.com.

To register for the event, contact: Alma Weinstein – 646.654.7254. alma.weinstein@nielsen.com

For sponsor opportunities, contact: Michelle Fine – 646.654.4718. michelle.fine@nielsen.com OR Laurence Bekins – 415-439-6631. Laurence.bekins@dowjones.com

About Dow Jones

Dow Jones & Company (dowjones.com) is a subsidiary of News Corporation (NYSE: NWS, NWS.A; ASX: NWS, NWSLV; newscorp.com). Dow Jones is a leading provider of global business news and information services. Its Consumer Media Group publishes The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, MarketWatch and the Far Eastern Economic Review. Its Enterprise Media Group includes Dow Jones Newswires, Factiva, Dow Jones Client Solutions, Dow Jones Indexes and Dow Jones Financial Information Services. Its Local Media Group operates community-based information franchises. Dow Jones owns 50% of SmartMoney and 33% of Stoxx Ltd. and provides news content radio stations in the U.S.

About The Nielsen Company

The Nielsen Company is a global information and media company with leading market positions in marketing information (ACNielsen), media information (Nielsen Media Research), online intelligence (NetRatings and BuzzMetrics), mobile measurement, trade shows and business publications (Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, Adweek). The privately held company is active in more than 100 countries, with headquarters in New York, USA. For more information, please visit, www.nielsen.com.

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