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September 18, 2008

Sorpresa! Selects Finalists for Its Hamptons International Film Festival Competition

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB:JNPC) (”Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest-growing Spanish-language children’s network, has selected the five ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition finalists that will screen as part of the Youth Media Program at the 16th annual Hamptons International Film Festival to be held on Oct. 15-19, 2008.

This year’s films focus on immigration issues and the importance of preserving Hispanic culture, highlighting the competition’s 2008 theme and ¡Sorpresa!’s tagline, “The World You Imagine.”

The winner will be selected at the Hamptons International Film Festival, and featured with the other finalists in the 2nd annual original special, “Luz, Cámara, ¡Sorpresa!,” hosted this year by filmmaker Jorge Colon and scheduled to premiere on ¡Cine Sorpresa! on Oct. 26 at 8:30 PM EST after an encore presentation of the 2007 special at 8 PM EST.

About ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, a Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB:JNPC) (“Juniper”) company, is the nation’s fastest growing Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Comcast, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, participating National Cable TV Cooperative systems and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cable Systems, Choice Cable and OneLink. “

September 15, 2008

¡SORPRESA! programming block to air on Mega TV BROADCAST AFFILIATE in Puerto Rico - EL BLOQUE DE PROGRAMACIÓN DE ¡SORPRESA! SALDRÁ AL AIRE EN LA FILIAL DE Mega TV EN Puerto Rico

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“¡SORPRESA! programming block to air on Mega TV BROADCAST AFFILIATE in puerto rico

Families in Puerto Rico Can Now Enjoy ¡Sorpresa!’s Unique In-Language, In-Culture Preschool Programming on Mega TV’s WSJU-TV Channel 30

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Sept. 15, 2008 – Families across Puerto Rico can now enjoy an in-language, in-culture preschool programming block on Mega TV’s WSJU-TV Channel 30 featuring five popular programs from ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest growing Spanish-language children’s network. Mega TV premiered the ¡Sorpresa! children’s programming block on Aug. 30, the first Saturday after WSJU-TV became an affiliate of Mega TV, which is owned and operated by Spanish Broadcasting System.

The one-and-a-half hour block features both educational and entertaining content, including preschool programs Cubeez, Bali, Zumbers, Boom and Reds, and Telmo and Tula: Little Cooks. The programming block kicks off between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. AST every Saturday and Sunday morning and has non-duplicated time slots.

¡Sorpresa! is the first network in the U.S. truly dedicated to serving the Hispanic children’s audience with content that reflects their heritage, and the preschool programming block is an excellent addition for our new affiliate in Puerto Rico,” said Cynthia Hudson –Fernandez, Chief Creative Officer and EVP of Mega TV. “Together with ¡Sorpresa! we can provide an in-language, in-culture viewing experience that our Hispanic children and their families can enjoy.”

“Our partnership with Mega TV exemplifies our national multi-platform strategy to strengthen our brand and attract all Hispanic TV audiences looking for in-language, culturally-relevant content,” said Maria Badillo, SVP of Programming of ¡Sorpresa!. “This type of partnership also reasserts ¡Sorpresa!’s commitment to providing the entire Hispanic audience with programming that inspires them to embrace their heritage.”

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States.  SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, including the #1 Spanish-language radio station in America, WSKQ-FM in New York City, as well as 4 of the Top 8 rated radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation serving the South Florida market, owns and operates a station in Miami-Ft. Lauderdale DMA (WSBS) Ch. 22, and an affiliate in West Palm Beach, Fl (Ch. 57/Comcast 231). Mega TV also has national distribution in the US through DirecTV Más (Ch. 405). The channel can also be seen in Puerto Rico on DIRECTV (Ch. 169), and through affiliate WSJU (Ch. 30). SBS also produces live concerts and events throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.  In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company’s corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.

About ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, a Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper Content”) company, is the nation’s first children’s cable television network broadcast exclusively in Spanish, offering culturally relevant programming for children ages two to 17. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, NCTC, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cablevision, Choice Cable TV and OneLink. ¡Sorpresa! content is also available through third party multi-platforms including MobiTV, the provider of Spanish language video services to Alltel Wireless, AT&T and Sprint; Brightcove, the exclusive broadband video player to www.sorpresatv.com; and Akimbo, VOD provider to AT&T Homezone.

Juniper Content Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and future performance of Juniper Content Corporation. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs.  Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein.  This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors disclosure contained in certain of Juniper Content Securities and Exchange Commission filings. For a description of certain factors that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, refer to documents that Juniper Content files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Juniper Content is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.

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¡Sorpresa! Media Contact: ¡Sorpresa! Investor Relations Contact:

Pascale Marchand Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

Bob Gold & Associates Keith Lippert/Carolyn Capaccio

Phone: (310) 784-1040 Phone: (212) 838-3777

pascale@bobgoldpr.com

MegaTV Media Contact:

Isabel Bucaram-Montana
Spanish Broadcasting System
Director of Marketing and Communications

7007 NW 77 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

Tel: 305. 644.4800 x 1156

Direct line: 786.470.1656

imontana@sbscorporate.com

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VERSION EN ESPANOL

EL BLOQUE DE PROGRAMACIÓN DE ¡SORPRESA! SALDRÁ AL AIRE EN LA FILIAL DE Mega TV EN puerto rico

Las Familias de Puerto Rico Ahora Podrán Disfrutar de la Programación Preescolar en Español de ¡Sorpresa! en el Canal 30, de la WSJU-TV de Mega TV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — el 15 de septiembre de 2008 – Las familias de todo Puerto Rico podrán disfrutar de la programación en español para niños de edad preescolar que ofrece ¡Sorpresa!, el canal infantil en español de mayor crecimiento en los Estados Unidos. Mega TV estrenó el bloque de programación infantil de ¡Sorpresa! el 30 de agosto, el primer sábado después de que la WSJU-TV se convirtió en la filial de Mega TV, operada por Spanish Broadcasting System.

El bloque de hora y media presenta contenido educativo y de entretenimiento, incluyendo programas para niños de edad preescolar como Cubeez, Bali, Zumbers, Boom and Reds, y Telmo and Tula: Little Cooks. El bloque de programación se estrena entre las 07 y las 11 hrs. AST (hora estándar del Atlántico) todas las mañanas de sábado y domingo, sin horarios duplicados.

¡Sorpresa! es la primera cadena estadounidense dedicada a servir al público hispano infantil con contenido que refleja su herencia cultural, y el bloque de programación es una adición excelente para nuestra nueva filial en Puerto Rico,” señaló Cynthia Hudson –Fernandez, VP Ejecutiva y Directora Creativa de Mega TV. “Juntos con ¡Sorpresa! podemos ofrecer una experiencia televisiva en la cultura e idioma que nuestros niños hispanos y sus familias podrán disfrutar.”

“Nuestra asociación con Mega TV ejemplifica nuestra estrategia de multiplataforma nacional para fortalecer nuestra marca y atraer a todo el público hispano que busca contenido en español y culturalmente relevante,” señaló María Badillo, Vicepresidente de Programación de ¡Sorpresa!. “Esta clase de asociación también reafirma el compromiso de ¡Sorpresa! de proporcionar a todo el público una programación que lo inspira a aceptar su herencia cultural.”

Sobre Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. es la mayor empresa del mundo del espectáculo y de medios de comunicación de los EE.UU. públicamente controlada por hispanos. SBS es propietaria y/u operadora de 21 radioemisoras situadas en los principales mercados hispanos de Nueva York, Los Ángeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco y Puerto Rico, incluyendo la primera estación de radio de habla hispana en los Estados Unidos, WSKQ-FM en la ciudad de Nueva York, así como 4 de las 8 emisoras radiofónicas más sintonizadas en los géneros tropical, mexicano regional, adulto contemporáneo en español y formato urbano. Así mismo, SBS opera y es propietaria de Mega TV, una estación televisiva con sede en el Sur de la Florida que se distribuye a nivel nacional a través de DIRECTV Más. SBS también produce conciertos en vivo y eventos a lo largo de Estados Unidos, incluyendo en Puerto Rico. Además, la compañía opera http://www.lamusica.com , un portal bilingüe de Internet que provee contenidos de música latina, entretenimiento, noticias y cultura. La página Web corporativa de la empresa se puede consultar en http://www.spanishbroadcasting.com .

Sobre ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, una subsidiaria de la compañía Juniper Content, es el canal infantil y la comunidad digital de mayor crecimiento de los EE.UU. ¡Sorpresa! es ofrecida en Comcast, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, sistemas participantes del National Cable TV Cooperative y en Puerto Rico en el Liberty Cable Systems, Choice Cable y OneLink. El contenido de ¡Sorpresa! está también disponible a través de MobiTV, el proveedor de servicios de video en español para Alltel Wireless, AT&T y Sprint; Brightcove, el exclusivo reproductor de video de banda ancha para www.sorpresatv.com y VOD proveedores Akimbo y AT&T Homezone.

Declaraciones a plazo futuro de Juniper Content

Este comunicado de prensa contiene declaraciones prospectivas en el sentido privado de Reforma de Litigio de Valores Ley de 1995 sobre futuros eventos y resultados futuros de Juniper Content Corporation. Estas declaraciones se basan en la gestión de expectativas actuales o creencias. Los resultados reales podrían variar materialmente de aquellos expresados o implícitos en las declaraciones en este documento. Esta información está calificada en su totalidad por las declaraciones de advertencia y los factores de riesgo divulgación contenida en algunos valores de Juniper Content y Comisión Nacional del Mercado de presentación de solicitudes. Para una descripción de ciertos factores que podrían causar que los resultados reales difieran de las expectativas actuales y declaraciones futuras contenidas en este comunicado de prensa, se refieren a documentos de los archives de Juniper Content de vez en cuando con la Securities and Exchange Commission. Juniper Content está bajo ninguna obligación de, y expresamente renuncia a toda obligación de, actualizar o alterar sus declaraciones prospectivas, ya sea como resultado de nueva información, eventos futuros, cambios en suposiciones o de otro tipo.

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¡Sorpresa!- Contacto para medios de comunicación

Pascale Marchand

Bob Gold & Associates

(310) 784-1040

pascale@bobgoldpr.com

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¡Sorpresa!- Contacto para inversionesContact:

Lippert/Heilshorn & Associates

Keith Lippert/Carolyn Capaccio

(212) 838-3777

MegaTV- Contacto para medios de comunicación

Isabel Bucaram-Montana
Spanish Broadcasting System
Director de Marketing y Comunicación

7007 NW 77 Avenue

Miami, Florida 33166

(305) 644-4800 x 1156

Línea directa: (786).470-1656

imontana@sbscorporate.com

September 11, 2008

Sorpresa! Network Scores New Local Comcast Affiliate in Boston

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“Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB:JNPC)(“Juniper”) announced today that Comcast has launched the company’s ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest growing Spanish-language children’s network, in Brookline and Boston, which is among the nation’s 25 largest Hispanic markets. The network is now being offered as part of Comcast’s Canales Selecto digital package on channel 722.

¡Sorpresa! is the only network designed exclusively for U.S. Hispanic kids ages 2-17, offering a full-time destination for children seeking an exciting, entertaining and relevant network that celebrates the uniqueness of their Hispanic culture. The 24/7 children’s cable network is televised exclusively in Spanish, featuring in-culture original programming from around the world that connects to Hispanic audiences and delivers a fun and educational experience.

About ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!, a Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”) company, is the nation’s fastest growing Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Comcast, Cablevision, Charter Communications, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS, participating National Cable TV Cooperative systems and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cable Systems, Choice Cable and OneLink. For more information, please visit www.sorpresatv.com. “

August 19, 2008

Sorpresa! to Premiere Live-Action Chilean TV Series for U.S. Hispanic Tweens & Teens

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“Sorpresa!, America’s fastest-growing Spanish-language children’s network, will launch the popular live-action Chilean teen TV series, Karku, for U.S. Hispanic tween and teen audiences on August 25 at 9 p.m. ET. Premiering as part of Sorpresa!’s “back-to-school” celebration, Hispanic teens across the U.S. are invited into the world of 13-year-old Emilia and her five friends as they experience the trials and tribulations of growing up.
“Karku offers our audience of Hispanic youth an in-culture, in-language experience that reflects the universal fears and excitement of transitioning from a child to a young adult,” said Maria Badillo, SVP of Programming for Sorpresa!. “The tween and teen audience will identify with the challenges and successes of the characters, and parents will appreciate the show’s emphasis on the value of hard work to achieve goals.”
Set in metropolitan Santiago, Chile, Karku is the first TV series for kids produced in Latin America that follows a telenovela format. The premiere season of Karku follows Emilia and her friends, Fernanda, Valentina, Zico, Alex and Martin, as they work together to earn money for their school’s year-end trip. The series not only represents the reality of the teenage world - their language, their music, their dreams and their fears - but it also promotes traditional values like diligence, teamwork and friendship.
New episodes of Karku will premiere on Sorpresa! on every Monday through Thursday at 9 p.m. ET. “

August 6, 2008

Sorpresa! Launches on Comcast Santa Maria, California

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“Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC)(“Juniper”) announced today that Comcast has launched the company’s ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest growing Spanish-language children’s network, in Santa Maria, Calif., which is among the nation’s 50 largest Hispanic markets. The channel is now being offered as part of Comcast’s Hispanic digital tier.

¡Sorpresa! is the only network designed exclusively for U.S. Hispanic kids ages 2-17, offering a full-time destination for children seeking an exciting, entertaining and relevant network that celebrates the uniqueness of their Hispanic culture. The 24/7 children’s cable network is televised exclusively in Spanish, featuring in-culture original programming from around the world that connects to Hispanic audiences and delivers a fun and educational experience.

July 16, 2008

Sorpresa! Appoints Industry Veteran to Head West Coast Advertising Sales Effort - Jon C. Dubin

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB:JNPC)(”Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa! announced today that Jon C. Dubin has joined the Spanish-language children’s network as Vice President of Advertising Sales. Mr. Dubin comes to ¡Sorpresa! with over 20 years of experience in targeted advertising in the Hispanic marketplace. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Mike Weiden, Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales at ¡Sorpresa!.

“Drawing on his wealth of experience in TV advertising and other media, Jon will oversee business conducted in some of the country’s largest Hispanic markets,” said Stuart B. Rekant, Juniper Content Chairman and CEO of ¡Sorpresa!. “As we reach toward the 1.5 million subscriber mark, Jon’s relationships with media buyers and their clients should enhance our ability to access advertisers interested in reaching the Hispanic family demographic, which is the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population.”

Mr. Dubin joins the company from the City Reach Latino & Epic Media Group at Mobile Fleet Media, a mobile out-of-home media company where he was Vice President of Advertising Sales & Marketing in Los Angeles. Previously, he served as Vice President of Advertising Sales & Marketing in Los Angeles and Miami for Zoom Media Group Online Publishers’ two primary Latino-targeted publications, Poder and Loft magazines.

Mr. Dubin also served 15 years at Univision Communications, Inc. where he managed network, local TV, magazine, online sales and advertising efforts, and launched and managed the network’s website. He also held the position of Vice President of Advertising & Affiliate Sales in Los Angeles at Fox Sports, where he launched and managed day-to-day advertising and affiliate sales operations for Fox Sports International. Mr. Dubin holds a B.S. in Corporate Communications from Boston University’s School Of Public Communication. “*

May 5, 2008

Condon named Executive Producer for Sorpresatv.com

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s ¡Sorpresa! announced the appointment of Kate Condon as Executive Producer of Sorpresatv.com . “*

May 1, 2008

¡Sorpresa! Appoints AOL Veteran to Advance its Online Efforts

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper Content”) ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest-growing Spanish-language children’s network, announced the appointment of Kate Condon as Executive Producer of Sorpresatv.com. Condon’s expertise in web application and design will enable ¡Sorpresa! to expand the network’s online capabilities, digital community, and audience reach. Condon will be focusing on growing and integrating the online presence of ¡Sorpresa!’s advertising and programming partners.

Equipped with an extensive background in web design and production, Condon has produced numerous cross-platform interactive educational programs targeted directly at the 2 - 17-year-old audience. Her work on the youth web portals at AOL, which combined education and entertainment with user participation, garnered two Telly Awards in 2006 and 2007.

“Kate has an exceptional ability to connect directly to young audiences by providing kids fun and educational interactive opportunities on multiple platforms,” said Stuart Rekant, CEO of ¡Sorpresa!. “Her expertise in web development will accelerate the growth of our online effort and enable Sorpresatv.com to expand its user base and advertising and programming partnerships.”

Condon has over 10 years of Internet and broadcast television experience, including leading marketing relationships with Cartoon Network and Nintendo while at AOL. Also at AOL, Condon directed the design vision for its youth web portals that reached over 1.5 million kids with over 100 online games.

Prior to her tenure at AOL, Condon served in a similar capacity at Henninger Media Services, where she worked with Discovery Channel Networks. She will be based in the Washington D.C. area and report to Chris Firestone, Executive Vice President of Digital Media and Broadcast Operations.

About ¡Sorpresa!
¡Sorpresa!, a Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper Content”) company, is the nation’s first children’s cable television network broadcast exclusively in Spanish, offering culturally relevant programming for children ages two to 17. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, NCTC, Time Warner Cable, Verizon FiOS and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cablevision, Choice Cable TV and OneLink. ¡Sorpresa! content is also available through third party multi-platforms including MobiTV, the provider of Spanish language video services to Alltel Wireless, AT&T and Sprint; Brightcove, the exclusive broadband video player to www.sorpresatv.com ; and Akimbo, VOD provider to AT&T Homezone.

Juniper Content Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding future events and future performance of Juniper Content Corporation. These statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Juniper Content’s business. This information is qualified in its entirety by cautionary statements and risk factors disclosure contained in certain of Juniper Content Securities and Exchange Commission filings. For a description of certain factors that could cause actual results to vary from current expectations and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, refer to documents that Juniper Content files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Juniper Content is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, changes in assumptions or otherwise.”*

April 24, 2008

Sorpresa! and Major League Soccer Team up for Multi-Platform Youth Soccer Community Outreach Campaign

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC)(”Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa!, America’s fastest-growing Spanish-language children’s network, has teamed up with Major League Soccer (MLS) to launch an innovative youth soccer campaign that promotes active and healthy lifestyles. The “Juega Como un MLS Pro” or “Play Like an MLS Pro” youth soccer initiative combines local grassroots outreach, interactive online and TV programming elements.

“¡Sorpresa! provides MLS with an ideal opportunity to reach out and celebrate the special cultural connection that kids have for soccer,” said Marco Liceaga, Director of Marketing for MLS. “Together, we offer unique opportunities for children to get involved while striving to promote healthy exercise habits and build self-esteem.”

“MLS has been extraordinarily successful in its community outreach programs, and their youth soccer campaigns are without equal,” said Maria Badillo, Vice President of Programming for ¡Sorpresa!. “We believe that ¡Sorpresa!’s youth and family audience will embrace our shared message of getting more active and involved. Soccer can be the answer, and we are thrilled to be a messenger.”

This unique partnership provides MLS the opportunity to reach over one million Hispanic households through the ¡Sorpresa! network, which is available in 22 of the top 25 Hispanic US markets as well as Puerto Rico.”*

April 2, 2008

Hispanic oriented children’s network, film festival invite Latino youth to film contest - Hispanic MPR

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“¡Sorpresa! Network and the Hamptons International Film Festival are partnering for the second year in a row on the ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition at the 16th Annual Hamptons International Film Festival, October 15 to 19, 2008. For this year’s competition, ¡Sorpresa! is looking for outstanding Latino themed short films created by young people ages 17 and under that illustrate “The World You Imagine.” “*

*From: http://www.hispanicmpr.com
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March 13, 2008

Sorpresa! to Launch on Comcast in Fresno Area on March 31St

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“Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB:JNPC) (”Juniper”) announced today the March 31st launch of its ¡Sorpresa! Network on Comcast’s Cable Latino, and Cable Latino Completo packages on channel 617 in the Fresno, California DMA which includes Fresno, Merced, Los Baños, Visalia and Tulare.

“The addition of ¡Sorpresa! in Comcast’s South Valley area is part of Comcast’s ongoing commitment to offer in-culture and in-language programming that reflects the diverse needs and interests of our community,” said Stewart Butler, Director of Sales and Marketing for Comcast South Valley. “By adding highly valued kids programming like ¡Sorpresa! to our line-up, we know we bring greater choice and value into our customer’s homes.”

“Comcast is an outstanding multi-media provider and has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering diverse quality programming to the 13th largest US Hispanic market,” said Tim Kelly, Vice President of Affiliate Relations and Marketing. ¡Sorpresa! is in more than a million homes and will now be available in 22 of the top 25 Hispanic DMAs.”*

*From: http://www.businesswire.com
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February 20, 2008

Sorpresa! Unveils New Branding

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC) (”Juniper”) Sorpresa! Network unveiled its new branding, which refreshes Sorpresa!’s on-air look. The logo and new tagline, “El Mundo que Imaginas” or “The World You Imagine,” begin to air on the channel this week.

“Our new branding and tagline underscore Sorpresa!’s dynamic programming and engaging formats
that use entertainment to instill positive messages and promote kids’ creative development,” commented Maria Badillo, VP of Programming for Sorpresa!. “The new look and feel reaffirms that Sorpresa! offers everything that our viewers expect while transporting them to ‘a world that they imagine.’”

The logo appears on-air in three different colors, each corresponding to a specific targeted audience age group. The green logo denotes preschool programs. The red Sorpresa! logo identifies shows for kids 6-11. The blue logo marks teen content. The new branding allows Sorpresa! to provide a vibrant and dynamic way to distinguish audience segments within its 2-17 year old target viewers. The new on-air look was developed for iSorpresa! by Bonsai3 creative agency. “

January 29, 2008

Sorpresa! Expands Affiliate Relations and Programming Teams

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“Sorpresa!, Juniper Content Corporation’s Hispanic children’s network, has appointed Samantha Brown as senior director of western division affiliate relations, and Yvette Sanchez as programming manager.

In her new role, Brown will be responsible for expanding the network’s affiliate base in top West Coast markets, as well as strengthening the distribution of Sorpresa! through existing affiliate relationships. “*

*From: http://www.worldscreen.com
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January 8, 2008

Juniper Content’s Hispanic Children’s Network Surpasses Initial Subscriber Milestone with its January Launch on Liberty Cablevision of Puerto Rico

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper Content”) ¡Sorpresa! Network announced that it has surpassed the one million subscriber milestone, before taking into account the impact of its fourth quarter 2007 subscriber numbers. The January 1st launch of the Network in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cablevision’s system added 90,000 new subscribers taking ¡Sorpresa! past the one million mark.

“Our recent launch in Puerto Rico significantly adds to our existing subscriber base, which exceeded 954,000 as of September 2007,” commented Stuart B. Rekant, CEO of ¡Sorpresa! and Juniper Content Corporation. “As a result, we enter 2008 having surpassed our initial subscriber milestone, advancing our efforts to win the attention of large, national advertisers and their agencies to better access Hispanic advertising spending that continues to outpace the general media marketplace.”

About ¡Sorpresa! and Juniper Content Corporation

¡Sorpresa!, owned and operated by Juniper Content, is the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon FiOS and participating National Cable TV Cooperative systems and in Puerto Rico on Liberty Cable Systems and OneLink. ¡Sorpresa! content is also available through third party multiplatforms, including: MobiTV, the provider of Spanish language video services to Alltel Wireless, AT&T & Sprint, Brightcove, the exclusive broadband video player to sorpresatv.com, and VOD providers Akimbo and AT&T Homezone. Juniper Content is a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets operating across multiple distribution channels. The Company plans to build on ¡Sorpresa!’s status in Hispanic Children’s programming to secure a significant position in the expanding U.S. Hispanic media marketplace and to acquire niche content providers to allow the Company to participate in the accelerating growth of digital media in the general media marketplace.”*

*From: http://www.businesswire.com
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November 25, 2007

Sorpresa! Reports 54% Gain in Subs

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“Sorpresa!, the Spanish-language children’s network, this week released its 2007 third quarter results, showing a 54% gain in subscribers to more than 933,000 as of August 2007, the most recent available data, compared to the same month of the previous year.

The Juniper Content Corp. subsidiary also said network sales increased 63% since last year’s third quarter, primarily from growth in the subscriber base and increased subscriber fees, while combined uplink and production services revenues decreased in this period as the number and scope of projects and services were lower than last year’s level.”*

October 26, 2007

Sorpresa! Announces Expanded Programming Lineup with Preschool and Movie Offerings

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB:JNPC) (”Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa! announced the acquisition of four new programs, including celebrated animated and live action series and films, that connect with its preschool, kids and “tween” audience. These new programs, as well as the Network’s own hosted television special Luz, Camara, ¡Sorpresa!, underscores ¡Sorpresa!’s commitment to exhibit the highest quality programs that are also fun, entertaining and culturally relevant to Hispanic youth.

Luz, Camara, ¡Sorpresa!, an original special, features all five finalists and highlights the winner of the inaugural ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition. The program was produced in response to the interest in, and success of, the channel’s partnership with the Hamptons International Film Festival. Luz, Camara, ¡Sorpresa! will premiere on Sunday, October 28th at 7 PM EDT and air again on Friday, November 2nd at 9 PM EDT.

Along with this special program, ¡Sorpresa!’s new lineup includes recently acquired Mexican game show “El Reto Burundis” and two new Burundis movies. The film “Enredos y Marañas” will premiere as ¡Sorpresa!’s Halloween presentation on October 31st and “Navidad con Angel” will air in December for the Christmas holiday.

“With this new lineup, we believe ¡Sorpresa! will provide its viewers with exceptional programs that speak to the identity and interests of our Hispanic youth audience, and will deliver to our operators and multichannel partners the best educational and entertainment properties for our most coveted audiences,” stated Maria Badillo, Vice President of Programming for ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa!’s audience will be able to view animated movie classics like Alice in Wonderland, A Christmas Carol, Robin Hood, Jungle Book, The Three Musketeers, and The Prince and the Pauper along with recent hits Ali Baba and the 40 and Kong – Return to the Jungle all in Spanish for the new Movie Nights program package.

TUKITI, a live action telenovela style program from Venezuela, will appeal to ¡Sorpresa!’s teen and “tween” audience. With each episode, kids understand the beauty of having siblings, the hard work a single mom faces, the magic around first love, and how to overcome life’s obstacles.

For its preschool audience, ¡Sorpresa! will debut Tiny Planets. This BAFTA award-winning program follows curious heroes Bing and Bong on their adventures in the Tiny Universe. Tiny Planets helps children examine how things work, consider underlying relationships, and strengthen observational skills.

About ¡Sorpresa!

¡Sorpresa! is the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is owned and operated by Juniper Content Corporation, a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com.”*

October 22, 2007

‘Muertitos’ Selected as ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition Winner

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa! announced today that the short film “Muertitos” was selected as the winner of the ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition at the 15th Annual Hampton’s International Film Festival held throughout the Hamptons, New York. In addition, the film will be featured in Luz, Camera, ¡Sorpresa!, an original ¡Sorpresa! program, which airs on October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and 6:00 p.m. Central time.

“Muertitos” encapsulates the sister duo directors, Sara and Olivia Hinojosa’s interest in the Mexican-American religious and cultural expressions. The sisters collaborated with co-directors Carly Garza and Desiree Martinez. Their three minute film focuses on the Mexican traditions of Día de Los Muertos and its celebration in their home town of San Antonio, Texas. The winner receives a $1,500 scholarship to attend the New York Film Academy’s Youth Digital Filmmaking Workshop which offers a training component at Universal Studios in California.

All five finalists will have excerpts of their films and their personal stories included in ¡Sorpresa!’s new original program, Luz, Camera, ¡Sorpresa! The program was created to showcase the five Hamptons International Film Festival finalists, inspire young film makers, and respond to the great interest and success of the channel’s partnership with the Festival.

“The Hinojosa sisters’ film demonstrates the unique opportunity that our Competition provided to exhibit culturally relevant and empowering user-generated content that connects with ¡Sorpresa!’s nationwide audience,” stated Maria Badillo, Vice President of Programming for ¡Sorpresa!

About ¡Sorpresa!
¡Sorpresa! is the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is owned and operated by Juniper Content Corporation, a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com“*

October 11, 2007

¡Sorpresa! Announces another Selection of Hamptons Film Festival’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Film Competition

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“Sorpresa! announced today that it has selected the short film “Muertitos” as one of the five finalists for the ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition, a part of the 15th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival to be held October 17th – 21st, 2007. The ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition is a new signature program developed by ¡Sorpresa! and the Hamptons International Film Festival’s Youth Media Program. The competition commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month and was launched in August for youth ages 6 to 17.

The film “Muertitos” encapsulates the sister duo directors, Sara and Olivia Hinojosa’s interest in the Mexican-American religious and cultural expressions. The sisters collaborated with co-directors Carly Garza and Desiree Martinez. Their three minute film focuses on the Mexican traditions of Día de Los Muertos and its celebration in their home town of San Antonio, Texas. They include the religious and history of the holiday as chronicled by author Yolanda C. Luna.

“As a film maker, I aspire to tell a great story, and create an elaborate new world for the audience,” remarked Sara Hinojosa. Her sister, Olivia added, “I think about culture and the ways in which I express myself artistically. Día de los Muertos was something I really wanted to explore, so the project really opened my mind for the better.”

“The Hinojosa sisters effectively capture the cultural heritage that Latinos bring to America and the increasing importance these traditions are having in the U.S.,” commented Maria Badillo, ¡Sorpresa! V.P. of Programming.

¡Sorpresa! connected with area school districts, community and cultural organizations, its multiplatform operators and digital community to promote film submissions that showcase Hispanic culture and identity. In San Antonio, the Say Si! organization, a youth focused year round, long-term arts program for students from San Antonio’s urban high schools, actively promoted the Competition to its members. In addition to Texas, ¡Sorpresa! received submissions from the California, New York and New Mexico.

The five competition finalists will have their films screened at the 15th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival and will be aired on ¡Sorpresa! as part of as a special program entitled Luz, Camera, ¡Sorpresa! on October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and at 6:00 p.m. Central time. The grand prize winner will be selected at the Hamptons International Film Festival and receive a $1,500 scholarship for participation in the New York Film Academy’s Teen Film Program in New York City and Universal Studios. Visit www.sorpresatv.com for competition program details and learn more about the Festival at www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

About ¡Sorpresa!
Sorpresa! is the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is owned and operated by Juniper Content Corporation, a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com.”*

October 8, 2007

¡Sorpresa! Announces Selection for Hamptons Film Festival’s Hispanic Heritage Youth Film Competition

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“¡Sorpresa! announced today that it has selected the short film “Eyes and Ears” as one of the five finalists for the ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition, a part of the 15th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival to be held October 17th – 21st, 2007. The ¡Sorpresa! Youth Film Competition is a new signature program developed by ¡Sorpresa! and the Hamptons International Film Festival’s Youth Media Program. The competition commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month and was launched in August for youth ages 6 to 17.

The film “Eyes and Ears” celebrates the role that the producer, Ms. Karla Gallardo, played as a child in serving as the “eyes and ears” for her parents that weren’t familiar with the language or the culture that Ms. Gallardo was born into. As Mexican immigrants, she chronicles the impressions and the perceptions that her family had of San Francisco. Serving as translator and English tutor for her parents had its benefits but she also recognized the importance this had on her becoming self-sufficient at a very young age.

“I wanted to share my experience helping my immigrant parents adjust to life in San Francisco and how their struggle created a new role for me as a child,” stated Ms. Gallardo. “I also wanted others who have similar experiences to know that they are not alone,” she added. “For those not familiar with the issues of language and culture, they too, can gain some insights from my film.”

“This film demonstrates the strong connection our viewers have with the experiences of their parents as they adjust to life in the U.S.,” commented Maria Badillo, ¡Sorpresa! V.P. of Programming. “Through this competition, ¡Sorpresa! is providing the members of our digital community an ideal platform for celebrating their unique experiences in America.”

¡Sorpresa! connected with area school districts, community and cultural organizations, its multiplatform operators and digital community to promote film submissions that showcase Hispanic culture and identity. In San Francisco, the Bay Area Video Coalition, a nonprofit media arts center committed to making emerging video technology accessible to independent mediamakers, actively promoted the Competition to its members. In addition to California, ¡Sorpresa! received submissions from Texas, New York and New Mexico.

The five competition finalists will have their films screened at the 15th Anniversary Hamptons International Film Festival and will be aired on ¡Sorpresa! as part of as a special program entitled Luz, Camera, ¡Sorpresa! on October 28th at 7:00 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and at 6:00 p.m. Central time. The grand prize winner will be selected at the Hamptons International Film Festival and receive a $1,500 scholarship for participation in the New York Film Academy’s Teen Film Program in New York City and Universal Studios. Visit www.sorpresatv.com for competition program details and learn more about the Festival at www.hamptonsfilmfest.org.

About ¡Sorpresa!
¡Sorpresa! is the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is owned and operated by Juniper Content Corporation, a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com.”

September 18, 2007

Juniper Content Corporation Appoints Former Sí TV Executive to Lead ¡Sorpresa!’s ad Sales Effort

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa! Network announced today that Mr. Weiden has joined ¡Sorpresa! as Senior Vice President of Advertising Sales. Mr. Weiden will lead the ad sales team with responsibility for increasing advertising sales for the ¡Sorpresa! Network and digital community. He will be based in New York and report to Leonard Firestone, COO of ¡Sorpresa!

Mr. Weiden comes to ¡Sorpresa! with over 20 years experience in television syndication and has been responsible for the sale of millions of dollars in advertising for nearly every demographic and programming genre. He served as Executive Vice President at Litton Media Sales and brings to ¡Sorpresa! a vast network of agency and client contacts. Prior to Litton, Mike served as executive director of ad sales at Sí­ TV which targets second and third generation Hispanics and an influential segment to ¡Sorpresa! Mr. Weiden also brings his experience with multicultural and independent television production gained as President for Sales at Fremantle Media, Pearson Television, All American Television and LBS Communications over a 15 year period.

“As ¡Sorpresa! approaches the important one million subscriber mark, Mike’s relationships with media buyers and their clients significantly add to our capability to access advertisers interested in reaching the fast growing Hispanic demographic,” commented Stuart B. Rekant, Juniper Chairman and CEO of ¡Sorpresa!

About Juniper Content Corporation
Juniper Content Corporation is a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. On January 19, 2007, it merged with Firestone Communications, owner and operator of ¡Sorpresa!, the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com. In addition, Firestone provides satellite uplink services for television network distribution, and production facilities and services for video program production.”

Contact:
Dora O. Tovar
Tovar Public Relations
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September 13, 2007

¡SORPRESA! ACQUIRES EXCLUSIVE U.S. EXHIBITION RIGHTS TO POPULAR MEXICAN CHILDREN’S SERIES - Juniper Content’s Children’s Network to add “El Reto Burundis” to its Line-Up

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Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”) ¡Sorpresa! network announced today that it has acquired exclusive exhibition rights from BouncyNet Inc. for a three year U.S. broadcast of the successful Mexican children’s programs “EL Reto Burundis” and it’s two animated movies “Enredos y Marañas” and “Navidad con Angel”. The programming will air on the ¡Sorpresa! network in the afternoons beginning in October. “EL Reto Burundis” was launched in Mexico and was especially created for children ages 6 to 12 years old.

“In Mexico, the program characters are so endearing to our young viewers that it serves as an outstanding platform for the distribution of its many branded products,” commented Enrique Altamirano, CEO of BouncyNet and Burundis creator. He further added, “¡Sorpresa! is truly in a unique position to deliver this success to its cable operators and multichannel partners”.

The success of the “El Reto Burundis” television program has given way to numerous branded products in Mexico including merchandizing, home video, published comic series, a music CD and a website in addition to numerous licensed products. The gameshow, “El Reto Burundis”, targets both pre-teens and teens alike and debuted as the highest rated show in its time slot securing advertising commitments from Mattel, Hasbro, Grupo Bimbo, Pepsi, Danone, Nestle, Kellogg’s and Coca Cola during its 32 episode run.

“This partnership with BouncyNet Inc. allows ¡Sorpresa! to deliver proven and relevant programming to the largest segment of the Hispanic market””Mexicans in the U.S. ””with a knowledge and affinity for the Burundis brand,” stated Maria Badillo, Vice President of Programming for ¡Sorpresa! “We will build upon its prior success with several US Hispanic market focused advertising opportunities to reach the youngest and fastest growing Hispanics.

The three-year exclusive agreement with BouncyNet allows ¡Sorpresa! to distribute the program to its digital community through sorpresatv.com. Advertisers and MSO will have the opportunity to build upon the success of the program in Mexico with numerous ¡Sorpresa! multiplatform opportunities in the U.S.

About Juniper Content Corporation
Juniper Content Corporation is a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. On January 19, 2007, it merged with Firestone Communications, owner and operator of ¡Sorpresa!, the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com. In addition, Firestone provides satellite uplink services for television network distribution, and production facilities and services for video program production.

September 7, 2007

Sorpresa! Renews Agreement with CNN En Espanol for Signature News Segment

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“Juniper Content Corporation’s (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”) Sorpresa! network and CNN en Español announced today the renewal of their partnership agreement for co-production of the children’s-focused weekend news segment Qué Pasa? The segment, launched in November 2006, is hosted by CNN en Español weekend primetime news anchor Claudia Palacios and is specifically tailored for Hispanic children ages 6 to 12 years old.

In addition to relaying news and topical information, Qué Pasa? features segments based on questions posed by viewers about current events, sports, weather, health, money, entertainment, science and technology. Qué Pasa? has received enthusiastic viewer and community support. In March, for example, Qué Pasa? tapped the inquisitive minds of 5th graders at Manuel Jara Elementary in Fort Worth, Texas for news program questions.

“Together we have succeeded in reaching an untapped audience genuinely interested and curious about daily news topics,” said Leonard Firestone, Sorpresa! COO. “Our continued partnership with CNN en Español allows us to deliver unparalleled news and information programming while offering more robust digital services to the Nation’s fastest growing audience segment.”

CNN en Español’s extension of the agreement allows Sorpresa! to continue building its distribution of Qué Pasa?, as well as growing the brand recognition of the program among its online community through sorpresatv.com. Sorpresa! viewers will be able to search the program archives for topics of interest and submit user questions for community comment and potential inclusion on future program segments.

“Our partnership with Sorpresa! has allowed CNN en Español to provide a valuable public service and reach a highly-coveted segment of Hispanic viewers while delivering news content that kids crave – and help to generate,” said Christopher Crommett, Senior Vice President of CNN en Español. “Extending our relationship allows us to explore additional innovative strategies to reach the young people who traditionally don’t watch a lot of news on television.”

CNN en Español, CNN’s only independently produced 24-hour network in a language other than English, is currently available in more than 18 million cable and DTH households throughout Latin America, and over 4 million households across the United States. The network provides continuous reporting on major world events, live breaking coverage complemented by in-depth interviews and analysis, economic and business news, global weather updates, sports, and feature programming on personal finance, health, parenting, technology, show business, movies, lifestyle, fashion, trends and travel.

Juniper Content Corporation is a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. On January 19, 2007, it merged with Firestone Communications, owner and operator of Sorpresa!, the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including: Verizon’s FiOS and Brightcove; on VOD basis through Akimbo, AOL TV, MSN, and AT&T Homezone; and on a mobile basis through MobiTV, that provides Spanish language video services to Sprint and AT&T Wireless; and sorpresatv.com. In addition, Firestone provides satellite uplink services for television network distribution, and production facilities and services for video program production.”

May 8, 2007

Juniper Content Corporation’s ¡Sorpresa To Launch Second Satellite Feed

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“Juniper Content Corporation (OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”), a media and entertainment company which owns and operates the ¡Sorpresa! Network, announced today at the National Cable & Telecommunications Association show that it will provide a second satellite feed for Mountain and Pacific Standard time zone audiences beginning on June 29th. Given the growth in the ¡Sorpresa! Network’s subscriber base throughout the country, this second feed will ensure consistent program scheduling across time zones and allow West Coast markets, where there is particularly rapid growth in the Hispanic population, to view ¡Sorpresa!’s programming in day-part appropriate fashion.

“As we invest in programming and marketing along with our growing management team, this initiative ensures ¡Sorpresa! is in a strong competitive position to serve distributors and advertisers nationally,” stated Leonard Firestone ¡Sorpresa!’s COO. “We want to continue to capitalize on the momentum of ¡Sorpresa!’s subscriber growth by being in a position to deliver our programming on a time appropriate basis in all markets across the country.”

About Juniper Content Corporation
Juniper Content Corporation is a media and entertainment company focused on branded content services in high growth markets across multiple distribution channels. On January 19, 2007, it merged with Firestone Communications, owner and operator of ¡Sorpresa!, the nation’s first Hispanic children’s television network and digital community. ¡Sorpresa! is offered on Cablevision, Charter, Comcast, Cox, Time Warner, Verizon and The National Cable TV Cooperative. ¡Sorpresa! is also available through third party mobile and broadband platforms, including Brightcove, Google Video, MSN Latino, AOL Video, Akimbo, Verizon Wireless, MobiTV and sorpresatv.com. In addition, Firestone provides satellite uplink services for television network distribution, and production facilities and services for video program production.”

April 13, 2007

Discovery Kids’ Exec Joins ¡Sorpresa! Network - Maria Badillo

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“Maria Badillo is joining the Hispanic kids’ channel ¡Sorpresa Network as VP of programming from Discovery Kids Latin America.

Badillo will be responsible for co-production and acquisitions for the ¡Sorpresa Network. She will report to Leonard Firestone, the president and COO of ¡Sorpresa and of Firestone Communications, which is owned by Juniper Content Corporation.”

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April 10, 2007

Juniper Content Corporation Enhances ¡Sorpresa’s Ad Sales Capabilities with Latest Executive Appointment

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“Juniper Content Corporation OTCBB: JNPC; “Juniper”, a media and entertainment company which owns and operates Firestone Communications Inc. “Firestone” and the ¡Sorpresa Network, announced today that Ms. Jordana has joined Firestone as Vice President of Advertising Sales. Ms. Jordana will head up its ad sales effort with responsibility for increasing advertising sales for the ¡Sorpresa Network and digital community. She will be based in New York and report to Leonard Firestone, President of Firestone Communications.

Ms. Jordana comes to ¡Sorpresa with over 15 years experience driving advertising sales for numerous programs and publishers in the U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets. Most recently, Ms. J