Cinedigm Partners with Influential Lifestyle Brand FUBU for Launch of the For Us By Us Network

Matchpoint Platform Will Power AVOD Channel and Extend Distribution Footprint Across FAST

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM), the leading independent streaming company super-serving enthusiast audiences, today announced plans to become a premier provider of content tailored to the African American culture by entering a partnership with J. Alexander Martin, founder of the iconic fashion brand FUBU and successful producer Roberto "Rush" Evans, to launch the For Us By Us Network. The new service will feature high quality movies, authentic and raw content around issues, personalities and trends related to the hip-hop culture and lifestyle. The service will utilize Cinedigm's industry-leading Matchpoint technology platform to power the full service, making FUBU one of the first brands to leverage the Matchpoint platform on a SaaS basis.

Although there are 41.6 million African Americans, there are currently only 34 FAST channels focused on African Americans comprising only 2% of all available FAST channels according to data published by Variety. This poses a tremendous opportunity to tap into a key demographic and reach an underserved audience within the burgeoning FAST segment of the entertainment industry.

J. Alexander Martin, an iconic fashion mogul, who created major fashion trends in the late 1990s with partner Daymond John who is now a regular on the ABC reality television series "Shark Tank", netted $350 million in sales across 5,000 retail stores and eventually grossed more than $6 billion dollars globally, making him one of the most innovative and creative businessmen in the hip-hop world. Responsible for launching one of the most lucrative fashion brands, Martin continues to set a high standard in creating content for the African American culture. The (FUBU) For Us By Us Network apps will be available across web, mobile as well as connected TV and will be powered by Cinedigm's Matchpoint Blueprint v2.0 platform. The For Us By Us Network will have access to the complete set of video streaming capabilities offered by Matchpoint which will allow the Network the ability to quickly expand into the US market as well as other emerging markets.

"As one of the founders of FUBU, I have gained a very deep comprehension and awareness about the urban consumer and what appeals to them not only in fashion, but entertainment as well," said J. Alexander Martin, co-owner and CEO of FUBU. "We created the For Us By Us Network so that we can provide high quality, positive content for our culture."

"We are excited to partner with FUBU to bring their seminal lifestyle brand to the rapidly growing FAST market and establish them as a leader in video streaming services that meet the needs of the African American community.  We will bring our extensive expertise in enthusiast channels and our industry-leading Matchpoint platform to create a compelling service for this discerning brand," said Marc Rashba, Executive Vice President of Partnerships at Cinedigm.  "With their longstanding history and stature that this lifestyle brand maintains with the African American community, we plan to grow the reach of this brand with everything at our disposal including original new offerings across theatrical, podcasts, physical products, audiobooks and other formats."

ABOUT FOR US BY US NETWORK
FOR US BY US NETWORK from the people behind FUBU aims to serve the growing appetite for new and fresh content in Black households and for viewers looking for diverse stories on television. The entrepreneur and fashion designer are taking what he and Daymond John did at FUBU 30 years ago and applying it to the new-age TV model that goes beyond the traditional networks.

ABOUT CINEDIGM
For more than 20 years, Cinedigm (NASDAQ: CIDM) has led the digital transformation of the entertainment industry. Today, Cinedigm entertains consumers around the globe by providing premium feature film and television series, enthusiast streaming channels and technology services to the world's largest media, retail and technology companies. As a leader in the rapidly evolving streaming ecosystem, Cinedigm continues its legacy as an innovator through its adoption of next-generation technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, through its proprietary, highly-scalable Matchpoint™ technology platform. For more information, visit cinedigm.com.

PRESS CONTACT:

The Lippin Group for Cinedigm
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INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:

Julie Milstead
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SOURCE Cinedigm Corp.

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