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ABC Radio Networks Launches 'Hannity Insider' Online Service NEW YORK, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABC Radio Network's today launched "Hannity Insider," an online subscription service offering loyal Sean Hannity listeners premium benefits including special show downloads and exclusive audio content. Hannity Insider will provide subscribers with an "All Access" pass to Sean Hannity, enabling listeners to "Hannitize" their workout, commute, and even their shopping with the latest news and information from the top-rated radio program. The Hannity Insider is available exclusively online at http://www.hannity.com/. "Our goal has always been to inform and educate the radio listening public with lively discussions with the world's top newsmakers for three hours every day," Hannity said. "I know that my many loyal listeners across the country and around the world will be delighted to hear the show whenever and wherever they would like," Hannity said. Among the benefits of joining "Hannity Insider," are: -- Listeners will be able to DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE RADIO SHOW to their iPod, Rio or virtually any other portable audio device available on the market today to listen at their convenience in crystal clear digital audio. Plus, insiders will receive access to previous shows they might have missed -- all commercial free. -- Subscribers can INTERACT WITH OTHER INSIDERS IN REAL TIME and will have access to their own customized HANNITY Messenger software that will allow them to consolidate all of their buddies into one Hannitized console (MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, ICQ). -- UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO THE STUDIO will be provided to insiders with a customized instant messaging system that can be used to send questions or comments directly to the studio during the show. In addition, they will be able to chat with buddies from any other messaging service. -- AUTOMATED CUSTOMER SERVICE will be provided to customers who need to change their password, credit card info or cancel the service. A brand new, fully automated customer service interface allows insiders to manage their account without having to make a call or send an email. -- Registered Hannity Insiders will receive SPECIAL OFFERS from Hannity.com advertisers, and will be automatically entered to win surprise giveaways. "Few radio personalities in history have developed the kind of popularity enjoyed by Sean," said John McConnell, Sr. Vice President ABC Radio Networks. "Now, millions of listeners will have unprecedented access to the inner-workings of the program and experience the talents of Sean Hannity in a way that fits their own schedule." Hannity.com listeners will continue to have the option to listen for free everyday from 3-6 p.m. EST both online and over the airwaves. For more information about the Hannity Insider, please visit http://www.hannity.com/. ABC Radio worked with Loudeye Corp (NASDAQ:LOUD), a worldwide leader in business-to-business digital media solutions, to develop the technology powering "Hannity Insider." Loudeye provides digital media application development, content management and commerce services, registration processing systems, subscriptions processing and access to on-demand content for the "Sean Hannity Show." About The Sean Hannity Show The Sean Hannity Show airs dialogue with newsmakers on the latest political issues each weekday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm (ET) live. Since the broadcast was syndicated nationally in 2001, it airs on 435 radio stations across the country and has been wildly popular -- garnering an audience of over 12 million listeners every week. About ABC Radio Networks ABC Radio Networks has more than 4,600 affiliate radio stations reaching 119 million people age 12 and over each week. Programs and services include ABC News Radio, Paul Harvey News and Comment, The Sean Hannity Show, Satellite Sisters, The Doug Banks Show, MoneyTalk with Bob Brinker, The Larry Elder Show, American Country Countdown with Bob Kingsley, The Dan Patrick Show, Dick Bartley's Rock & Roll's Greatest Hits, The John Batchelor Show, and Saturday Night at the 80s. Other ABC broadcast services include ABC Sports Radio, Radio Disney, ESPN Radio, syndicated music and talk programs, format-specific production libraries, and eleven 24-Hour Formats, including Scott Shannon's True Oldies Channel. DATASOURCE: ABC Radio Networks CONTACT: Nora Grudman, +1-212-576-2700, ext. 223, or ; or Bennett Kleinberg, +1-212-576-2700, ext. 234, or , both of Goodman Media, for ABC Radio Networks Web site: http://www.hannity.com/ Web site: http://www.loudeye.com/

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