Punch TV Stuns the Industry with its Phenomenal Growth of

Punch TV Stuns the Industry with its Phenomenal Growth of 2,500% In a Year
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- It was only 13 months ago that Punch/IC Places OTCQB: ICPA became an official part of the world of television broadcasting. Providing 24 hour 7 days a week, entertainment, Punch TV immediately distinguished itself thru its extraordinary programming strategy although an infant network, Punch TV like the giants in the television industry, entered the market with 70% original programming. But, Punch TV also defines its position in the market in another way. Recognizing the shifted demography in the country, Punch TV targeted the new Urban American-Latinos, African Americans, Asians, Caucasians, and others who share a preference for edgy, non-mainstream programming.

But, within a matter of less than 13 months, Punch TV has achieved another unusual accomplishment. In October 20, 2011 Punch TV was assessable in 2 million households. As of December 2012 Punch TV will be available to 59 million households. This represents a 2,500% growth rate in slightly over more than 1 year.

Through more than 34 affiliates, as well as a contract for direct to homes broadcasting, Punch TV has now acquired affiliates in major markets. These include...

 Affiliates to begin broadcasting December 2012:                  
                                                             
Station   City/State         Channel   Ranking   * TV Homes  
WYGA      ATLANTA , GA       16.3      9         4,326,840** 
KVAT      AUSTIN, TEXAS      17.1      45        705,280     
W25DW     CHICAGO, ILLINOIS  25.4      3         3,484,800   
KHPK      DALLAS, TEXAS      28.4      5         2,588,020   
K05MD     DENVER, COLORADO   5.2       17        1,566,460   
KNBX      LAS VEGAS, NEVADA  31.4      40        718,990     
KTAV      LOS ANGELES, CA    35.6      2         5,613,460   
KHDTV     HIGH DESERT LA, CA TBA                 2,000,000   
W16CC     MIAMI, FLORIDA     16.6      16        1,621,130   
KTOU      OKLAHOMA CITY, OK  21.4      41        718,770     
K25WM     PHOENIX, ARIZONA   25.2      13        1,812,040   
KBTV      SACRAMENTO, CA     8.2       20        1,387,710   
KSAA      SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 40.5      36        881,050     
K26DK     SAN JUAN, PR       25.3      N/A       1,580,184   
KUSE      SEATTLE, WA        46.6      12        1,818,900   
KPTN      SAINT LOUIS, MO    36.4      21        2,000,000** 
KTAM      TAMPA, FLORIDA     30.2      14        1,806,560   

 

 Current on air Punch Affiliates:                                                                                   
                                                                                                                   
Station                City/State             Channel                Ranking                * TV Homes             
WBQP                   PENSACOLA, FLORIDA     12.1                   60                     527,930                
KLNK                   LUFKIN, TEXAS          48.2                                          200,000                
WBWP                   PALM BEACH, FLORIDA    57                     38                     794,310                
KGMC                   FRESNO, CA             43.1                   55                     576,820                
WHPR                   DETROIT                33 / Cable             11                     1,842,650              
KUTB                   SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH   18                     33                     917,370                
K45IY                  ALEXANDRIA, LA         35                     179                    (Three                 
K31HO                  SHREVEPORT, LA         31                     82                     Combined               
K45IM                  MONROE, LA             45                     137                    1,500,000***)          
KCTU                   WICHITA, KANSAS        43.2                   66                     454,590                
WKNI                   ANDALUSIA, AL          25.1                                          100,000                
KSCE                   EL PASO, TEXAS         38                     90                     339,130                
KJJN                   DOTHAN, AL             56.4                   169                    109,080                
WNYN                   NEW YORK, NY           39.2                   1                      7,384,340              
KMTP                   TOPEKA, KANSAS         21.2                   136                    176,160                
KMCA                   CHICO/REDDING, CA      10                     131                    194,590                
KACN                   ANCHORAGE, AK          33.3                   145                    156,280                
KVQT                   HOUSTON, TX            21.5                   10                     2,215,650              
KAOB                   BEAUMONT, TX           27.4                   141                    168,420                
Satellite              Direct to Home         2                                             5,000,000              
                                                                                                                   
Total TV Homes: 59,902,174                                                                                         
*Based on Nielsen - "Local Television Market Universe Estimates Comparisons of 2011-12 and 2012-13 Market Ranks"   
** Includes Suburbs                                                                                                

 

"This milestone is a critical step in the growth of the Punch TV side of our business," said Steven Samblis, CEO of IC Places, Inc. "The tremendous effort it took to reach this milestone shows our commitment to increase revenues by tapping into National Advertisers."

About IC Places:

IC Places is a transmedia entertainment complex that produces entertainment content for distribution across multiple mediums. The company trades on the OTCQB: Symbol ICPA. ( www.icplaces.com )

On August 11th 2012, IC Places purchased Punch TV Network. Punch TV Network has a roster of original programming which includes 50 new dramas, comedies, variety shows, talk shows, children's shows, and inspirational entertainment.

Through multiple long term partnerships, clips and full episodes of the company's shows are available to people outside the traditional set top box. This exposure serves as both a profit center and marketing component promoting the TV Network, its line up and the company's new media specific programming across multiple platforms.

IC Places Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial condition. (A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the company's business prospects and cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in the reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.) The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact Information: IC Places, Inc. www.Punchtv.net Steven Samblis Joseph Collins 562-424-4597 Press Inquiries: info@icplaces.com

SOURCE IC Places, Inc.

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