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Dodge Renews Advertising Campaign on NTN Interactive Television Network

CARLSBAD, Calif. and AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 21, 2003; NTN Communications, Inc., (Amex: NTN - News) a leader in interactive communications and entertainment products for the hospitality industry, and Dodge, a division of DaimlerChrysler AG , announced today that Dodge has extended its advertising sponsorship program with NTN for an additional two years. Dodge has been the exclusive automotive sponsor of NTN's QB1® program in each of the past two years. This sponsorship extends their category exclusivity in QB1 through the 2003 and 2004 season.

Dodge's 2003 advertising campaign will include Dodge Television commercials, sponsorship of QB1, NTN's Predict-The-Play(TM) football strategy game, the Dodge "Battle To The Bowl: III" trivia competition, and the Dodge "Haul Of Fame" Advergame featuring state-of-the-art 3D animation. The NTN iTV Network delivers interactive game content to over 3,100 sports bars and restaurants across the country, reaching 1 million consumers daily.

"We're thrilled that Dodge has again elected our iTV platform as a medium to reach their target demographic," said Mark deGorter, President and Chief Operating Officer of the NTN Network. "The NTN iTV Network has become a cost effective alternative interactive medium for advertisers to communicate their brand message, and obtain immediate consumer feedback." Mr. deGorter added, "Dodge's decision to continue their advertising sponsorship for an additional two years clearly shows a need for alternative advertising, a trend that I believe will continue to increase."

Dodge's campaign strategy with NTN will also include the opportunity for local participation by Dodge dealers nationwide. Dodge dealers can sponsor local tailgate events at restaurants and sports bars that carry the NTN iTV Network while showcasing Dodge vehicles, distributing prizes and promoting their dealerships. The agreement covers two seasons. The first season sponsorship will begin August 2003 and run through January 2004. The second season, for which Dodge has rights to opt out, is contracted to begin August 2004 and run through to January 2005.

"Dodge's mission is to connect with consumers through activities they are passionate about," commented Julie Roehm, Director, Dodge Communications. "NTN has consistently delivered creative programs that engage our target consumers in the midst of what they love doing on a grass-roots level. This long-term commitment will allow us even more creative avenues to connect with consumers."