UGO Networks Launches Major Web Promotion With Wind-Up Records and Finger Eleven

Business Wire, May 6, 1999

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 1999--

UGO Networks(TM), Inc. today announced the kick-off of a major promotion with Wind-Up Records and Finger Eleven.

The web promotion will offer hundreds of thousands of concert goers and UGO enthusiasts a chance to win one of 1,000 great prizes, including autographed, limited-edition Finger Eleven CDs, as well as collector's editions of vintage gaming systems and select game titles.

Coinciding with the launch of Finger Eleven's six-week tour with Sony 550 recording artists Fuel, concert attendees will receive a goodie bag containing UGO and Finger Eleven stickers and other great items, including an insert, directing them to enter a special promotion on the web at http://www.fingereleven.ugo.com. Non concert goers will also be eligible to enter and can find additional information at UGO Central and UGO Games, as well as on the band's official web site at: http://www.fingereleven.com.

Web contestants can also visit this special site to read an exclusive interview with Finger Eleven lead singer Scott Anderson, and find out about his favorite games, as well as view video clips and listen to audio portions of the band's latest single.

"Our promotional partnering with Wind-Up Records and Finger Eleven is the first in a series of major marketing outreach programs we'll be launching nationwide this year," stated David Arcara, UGO Networks' executive vice president of sales and marketing. "Targeting the broadest possible audience, we'll continue to reach an extremely wide range of enthusiasts through our key entertainment channels and the powerful UGO brand."

About Finger Eleven

Based in Toronto, Canada, Finger Eleven has quickly moved to the forefront of the music scene with their debut release "tip." From the full-on assault of the opening track and first single "Quicksand," to the more pensive atmospheres of "Awake and Dreaming," and the band's current single "Above," Finger Eleven's music embodies such themes as angst and romantic disillusionment. Finger Eleven band members include Scott Anderson, Sean Anderson, Rich Beddoe, James Black, and Rick Jackett.

UGO Networks, Inc., formerly Actionworld, Inc., is the Internet's premier provider of special interest content and services through its flagship entertainment channels. Offering a wealth of relevant information and entertainment options to an expanding audience, UGO Networks attracts over two million unique visitors each month. The company is based in New York, NY, and can be reached at: http://www.ugo.com.