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To: Dealer who wrote (9039)	3/24/2000 8:51:00 AM
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RNWK--Ritmoteca.com(TM) to be the New Latin Music And Entertainment Channel of RealPlayer PR NEWSWIRE - March 23, 2000 21:33 MIAMI, Mar 23, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Ritmoteca.com(TM) (www.ritmoteca.com), the first and largest online retailer dedicated exclusively to downloadable Latin music and entertainment, today announced that it has reached an agreement with RealNetworks(R), Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) to become the first MP3 Latin music channel integrated into the Spanish and Portuguese versions of RealPlayer(TM). The agreement enables Ritmoteca, the premier destination for Latin entertainment and licensed MP3 music, to drive immediate traffic to its site via RealPlayer(R), which currently has more than 95 million unique registered users. RealPlayer(R) channels are graphical "logo" buttons embedded in the RealPlayer(R) software that allow users to link directly to high-quality audio and video content. "We are very pleased to be associated with RealNetworks(R), the maker of RealPlayer(R), as it is the most recognized media player online. The Real.com(TM) Network of web sites are among the top audio/video destinations on the Web and rank consistently in the top 25 most popular sites anywhere on the Internet," said Ivan J. Parron, president and chief executive officer of Ritmoteca. Ritmoteca's channel on the Spanish and Portuguese RealPlayer(R), as well as the world-wide version of RealJukebox, will therefore enable millions of Latin music lovers world-wide to have access to the hottest Latin music tracks and entertainment information available on the Web." The Ritmoteca channel in RealPlayer(R) will feature a variety of MP3 music samples from its catalog of more than 75,000 exclusively licensed tracks, which includes some of the hottest Latin performers such as Marc Anthony, Tito Puente, Charlie Zaa, Chi Chi Peralta, Albert Zamora and many others. The Ritmoteca channel also will feature daily updates of the latest music news, exclusive artist promotions and video clips, as well as a direct link to its web site. In addition, by simply pressing a button, visitors to the Ritmoteca.com web site will have an option to make the Ritmoteca channel a default on any version of RealPlayer(R). "I am pleased to be able to introduce Ritmoteca to users of the Spanish and Portuguese versions of RealPlayer(R). We believe Ritmoteca has a comprehensive online catalog of MP3 Latin music, and I am sure many of our music fans will enjoy the benefits of this new relationship," said Ricardo Cidale, general manager of RealNetworks(R), Latin American, U.S. Latino & Caribbean regions. Other elements of this agreement include: -- Ritmoteca's integration into RealJukebox software, which allows users to download, record, organize and personalize digital music. Ritmoteca will be a feature sponsor of the "Skin of the Day" section of RealJukebox, as well as a recommended music download site for users looking for music on the Web. -- A Ritmoteca streaming radio station embedded preset in the Spanish and Portuguese versions of the RealPlayer. RealPlayer station presets provide RealPlayer users with instant audio programming, much like the presets on car radios. -- Ritmoteca's presence in RealNetworks'(R) Real.com network of sites, a leading source for audio and video programming online. About Ritmoteca Miami-based Ritmoteca (www.Ritmoteca.com) is the world's first and largest online retailer dedicated exclusively to downloadable Latin music and entertainment. With rights to more than 75,000 Latin music tracks, Ritmoteca is poised to become the number one online Latin entertainment destination for the world. Ritmoteca's impressive selection is based on agreements with record labels that represent the catalogues of the widest variety of Latin music artists, from mainstream artists to independent performers. Listen and buy the hottest Latin music at www.ritmoteca.com . RealNetworks(R), RealPlayer(R), Real.com(TM) and Real Jukebox are registered trademarks of RealNetworks Inc. Ritmoteca.com(TM) is a trademark of Ritmoteca.com, Inc. All other companies or products are trademarks of the respective companies.