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ShopNBC Board Appoints Randy Ronning as Chairman

ShopNBC (NASDAQ: VVTV), the premium
lifestyle brand in electronic retailing, today announced at its annual
shareholders meeting that the company's Board of Directors unanimously
elected Randy Ronning as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately,
succeeding John Buck, who is voluntarily stepping down as Chairman, but
will remain on the Board.
Mr. Ronning, a retail and TV shopping veteran with over 36 years of
leadership experience, is currently serving on ShopNBC's Board. "I am
honored to be named Chairman and am deeply gratified of the Board's
support," said Mr. Ronning. "I will work closely with the Board and senior
management to continue executing the turnaround of ShopNBC, as we position
ourselves to be the authority and destination for home, fashion, beauty and
jewelry shoppers."
Mr. Keith Stewart, ShopNBC's President and CEO, and member of the Board,
stated: "Randy's unanimous election as chairman reflects the Board's
confidence in his ability and the future of our company. With his
instrumental guidance, we have the right combination of industry expertise,
leadership structure and experience to advance our strategies during this
period of transition at our multi-channel electronic retailing business."

Added Mr. Stewart, "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to
thank John Buck for his extraordinary commitment to ShopNBC during these
past few years of great change at the company."
Mr. John Buck said: "The timing is right for me to step down as chairman.
Keith Stewart has demonstrated strong leadership and outlined a compelling
vision for the company. As an organization, ShopNBC is running more
efficiently than ever while continuing to tightly control its operating
expenses. The management team across all areas of the company is
second-to-none and represents the new wave in our industry. The company is
nearing completion of its cable and satellite renegotiations and, while
doing so, has maintained its national footprint of 73 million homes while
significantly lowering its distribution fees. ShopNBC's seven-member Board
has been reconstituted over the past 12 months with five new directors, who
will be chaired by an extremely well-versed multi-channel retailing veteran
in Randy Ronning. Finally, the company's financial obligation to GE has
been restructured, giving ShopNBC time and flexibility to complete its
turnaround. I am grateful to have served as Chairman of such a dynamic
company, and I look forward to its bright future."
In addition to Mr. Ronning's newly elected position as Chairman, all of the
incumbent directors were re-elected at the company's annual shareholders
meeting, including Keith Stewart, President & CEO of ShopNBC; John Buck,
non-executive Chairman of Medica; Joseph Berardino, Managing Director,
Alvarez & Marsal; Catherine Dunleavy, Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer, NBC Universal Cable; Patrick Kocsi, Managing Director,
GE Commercial Finance; and Robert Korkowski, retired, former SVP of Finance
and Director, Opus Corporation.
Randy Ronning Background
Mr. Ronning joined ShopNBC's Board of Directors having served most recently
as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of QVC, where
he oversaw all merchandising, brand management, merchandise analysis
efforts of QVC and QVC.com, from 2005 to 2007. He was also responsible for
QVC.com operations from 2001 to 2007. Previously, Mr. Ronning was executive
vice president over affiliate sales and marketing, information services,
marketing, research and sales analysis, direct marketing, corporate
marketing, public relations, and charitable giving at QVC from 2001 to
2005.
Prior to QVC, Mr. Ronning spent 30 years with J.C. Penney Co., where he
held executive positions including president of its catalog, distribution
and internet divisions. Before that, he held other executive positions at
Penney, including president of home and leisure, president of
international, associate director of merchandise, and vice president and
director of men's apparel, accessories and footwear. Some of his past board
of director and affiliations include Dallas Symphony Association, Board of
Governors; University of Dallas, Advisory Board; Fashion Institute of
Technology, Board of Directors; Mail Order Association, Chairman of the
Board; Forrester Research, Board Member; Electronic Retailing Association,
Treasurer and Chairman of the Finance Committee; Knot, Board Member; and
Commerce Hub, Chairman of the Board. His current board affiliations are
Philadelphia Orchestra, Board Member; The Franklin Institute, Member of the
Board Benefactors; and Sure Source, Board Member.
About ShopNBC
ShopNBC is a multi-channel electronic retailer operating with a premium
lifestyle brand. The shopping network reaches 73 million homes in the
United States via cable affiliates and satellite: DISH Network channels 134
and 228; DIRECTV channel 316. http://www.ShopNBC.com is recognized as a top
e-commerce site. ShopNBC is owned and operated by ValueVision Media
(NASDAQ: VVTV).
Forward-Looking Information
This release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These
statements are based on management's current expectations and are
accordingly subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Actual
results may vary materially from the expectations contained herein due to
various important factors, including (but not limited to): consumer
spending and debt levels; interest rates; competitive pressures on sales,
pricing and gross profit margins; the level of cable distribution for the
Company's programming and the fees associated therewith; the success of the
Company's e-commerce and rebranding initiatives; the performance of its
equity investments; the success of its strategic alliances and
relationships; the ability of the Company to manage its operating expenses
successfully; risks associated with acquisitions; changes in governmental
or regulatory requirements; litigation or governmental proceedings
affecting the Company's operations; and the ability of the Company to
obtain and retain key executives and employees. More detailed information
about those factors is set forth in the Company's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's annual report
on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form
8-K. The Company is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such
obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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