NEP BROADCASTING’S INTERNATONAL EVENTS GROUP SUPPORTS WWE’S
“A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE TO THE TROOPS”

December 18, 2006
BAGHDAD, IRAQ

NEP Broadcasting’s International Events Group (IEG) has teamed up with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) to support U.S. Military personnel stationed in Iraq this holiday season. “A Holiday Tribute to the Troops,” featuring high-profile wrestlers from WWE’s Raw in matches at Camp Victory in Baghdad, was captured using NEP’s state-of-the-art technical equipment for broadcast Christmas night on USA Network. The program, which also highlights handshake tours undertaken by the wrestlers to remote military locations in Iraq, will be broadcast internationally throughout December.

Marking its fourth year in providing the WWE with television broadcast equipment for “A Holiday Tribute to the Troops” and its sixth year as WWE’s exclusive hardware equipment and remote facilities provider, NEP worked with WWE technical personnel in assembling, configuring and packaging teleproduction equipment from NEP Broadcasting’s Pittsburgh, PA headquarters. Once completed, the equipment was shipped to Iraq via modernized and flexible fly pack infrastructure. Gear used for the event included: a Ross Video Synergy 3 with Warp 3D DVE production switchers; a Pro-Bel Freeway Router; seven Sony 700 CCU's; four SONY BVP 950 Hand Held Cameras; three SONY BVP 900 Hard Cameras; eight SONY A-500 DVW Digital Betacam recorders and two Soundcraft K3 24-input mixing consoles.

“What’s nice about our relationship with NEP is that they know our product and they know our company,” said Mike Grossman, senior vice president of television operations for WWE. “We tend to require a lot of flexibility in how we approach things; projects change very quickly and our needs are sometimes challenging for vendors to meet. NEP has the resources and the expertise to assist us in successfully broadcasting our programs to fans across the globe.”

With no on-site mobile units accessible during the event, it was critical that IEG make preparations to combat the desert dust, heat and unpredictable weather. Therefore, rain covers and weatherproof tents were provided to protect all of the equipment.

“The WWE is one of the most widely recognized sports entertainment companies in the world and a key component to its success is the high-quality production value of its broadcasts,” states Marcy Hohn, vice president, NEP Supershooters. “As a global network solutions company, NEP’s long term relationship with the WWE is a result of our ability to provide state-of-the-art technology and expert support wherever it’s required.”

About NEP Broadcasting
NEP Broadcasting is the leading international provider of outsourced teleproduction services vital to the delivery of live sports and entertainment events. Depended on by the world’s premiere broadcast networks and production companies, NEP provides state-of-the-art facilities, engineering expertise and fine customer service to support telecasts of major events and programs around the globe. Since its inception, NEP has provided live international television coverage for premier world events such as the Pan American Games, Goodwill Games, America’s Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and the Olympic Games. With more than 400 employees worldwide, including the finest engineering and technical management in the field, NEP Broadcasting is proud to serve networks, producers and organizations through services provided by its six specialized divisions: Supershooters, Denali, Visions, Screenworks, Studios and Roll to Record.