Scripps Networks, AT&T U-verse Reach New Distribution Agreement

Popular lifestyle networks HGTV, Food Network, DIY, Cooking Channel and GAC restored to U-verse customers

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Scripps Networks and AT&T* have reached a new distribution agreement that will keep popular lifestyle networks HGTV, Food Network, DIY, Cooking Channel and Great American Country (GAC) available to 2.7 million AT&T U-verse^® customers, the companies announced Sunday night. The channels were restored to the U-verse lineup Sunday night, less than three days after contract negotiations stalled. Details of the agreement were not disclosed.

“These situations are never easy, and everyone regrets that the viewers were caught in the middle,” said John Lansing, president of Scripps Networks. “After the initial impasse, both sides took quick action to work toward a constructive solution. We especially appreciate our loyal viewers and AT&T U-verse customers for their patience.”

Brian Shay,senior vice president of AT&T U-verse, said, “It was important to us on behalf of our customers to come to a positive resolution as quickly as possible. We appreciate everyone’s willingness to make that happen, working diligently over the weekend, so the situation wasn’t prolonged, and we thank our customers for their support and patience while we reached a fair deal.”

About Scripps Networks

Scripps Networks comprises lifestyle television brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and country music network Great American Country (GAC). Scripps is the dominant media and marketing company in the home, food and lifestyle categories, developing content for television and the Internet, where on-air programming complements an array of broadband video, social media areas and e-commerce components on companion websites that attract more than 18 million unique visitors each month. Scripps Networks is an operating unit of Scripps Networks Interactive Inc. (NYSE: SNI).

About AT&T

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse^® and AT&T │DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE^® magazine.

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*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

CONTACT:

Scripps Networks
Cindy McConkey, 865-560-3976
cmcconkey@scrippsnetworks.com
or
AT&T U-verse
Steven Schwadron, 786-200-1348
sschwadron@attnews.us

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