FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 December 9, 2015
Contact: Allison Bennett, 212-445-6692
allisonbennett@crownmedia.com

CROWN MEDIA FAMILY NETWORKS AND NCTC RENEW AFFILIATE AGREEMENT

Deal Finalized as Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries'

Holiday Programming Initiatives Draw Record Ratings & Delivery

Crown Media Family Networks, the leading cable provider of family friendly entertainment, and The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) announced today they have reached a renewal agreement. The multi-year deal comes as Hallmark Channel's and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' highly anticipated annual programming initiatives, Countdown to Christmas and Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, are turning out top ratings and delivery.

'NCTC has been an important partner for many years and we are pleased to have reached this agreement to extend our deal,' said Bill Abbott, president & CEO, Crown Media Family Networks. 'We look forward to continuing our work with the NCTC and to bring their members' subscribers our unique brand of quality programming for many years to come.'

'NCTC believes that renewing our ongoing partnership with a quality programming provider like Crown Media Family Networks will continue to provide value to our members, as well as their customers,' said NCTC Executive Vice President of Programming Judy Meyka.

Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries are currently registering year over-year gains for 2015 to-date across demographics in both Total Day and Primetime. In addition, Countdown to Christmas elevated Hallmark Channel to be the most watched network among women 25-54 of all 107 ad-supported cable nets for the entire month of November.

ABOUT CROWN MEDIA HOLDINGS

Crown Media Holdings, Inc. is the corporate parent for the portfolio of cable networks and related businesses under Crown Media Family Networks. The company currently operates and distributes Hallmark Channel in both high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) to 90 million subscribers in the U.S. Hallmark Channel is the nation's leading destination for quality family programming with an ambitious slate of TV movies and specials; original scripted series, including Cedar Cove, When Calls the Heart, and Good Witch; as well as some of television's most beloved sitcoms and series. Hallmark Channel is also home to annual holiday franchise, Countdown to Christmas, featuring a lineup of 24/7 holiday programming.Hallmark Channel's sibling network, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, is available in 62 million homes in HD and SD and is one of America's fastest-growing cable networks. Recently rebranded from Hallmark Movie Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries features a unique mix of original movies and acquired series focusing on the lighter side of the suspense and mystery genres. The network is also home to annual holiday programming franchise, the Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas, as well as presentations from the award-winning Hallmark Hall of Fame library. In addition, Crown Media Family Networks includes the online offerings of HallmarkChannel.com and HallmarkMoviesandMysteries.com.

About the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC)

The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming and hardware purchasing organization for its member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the U.S. and its territories. NCTC seeks to maximize current and future opportunities to ensure the profitability, competitive stature and long term sustainability of its member companies. For more information, visit www.nctconline.org.

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