JBL Reaches New Heights with Pro Wakeboarder Dallas Friday

Three-Time World Champ Uses Great Music as Inspiration for Getting into the Zone
NORTHRDIGE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
JBL Inc., a division of Harman International Industries, Incorporated
(www.harman.com), today announced its sponsorship of professional female
wakeboard champion Dallas Friday. Harman International will supply JBL equipment
to support her 2009 wakeboard season - everything from the JBL equipped
automobile she uses to drive to competitions to the JBL headphones she uses to
get into the zone for her final heat. When she`s relaxing after a day of flips
and spins, a JBL home theater system helps her unwind. Music is a driving force
amongst athletes to go to the next level and JBL recognizes this by bringing the
best sound technology.

Friday said, "Music has always been a great tool for finding inspiration in
everything I do, in the water and out. The stock speakers that came in my SUV
and white earbuds that came with my MP3 player didn`t provide the quality I
needed to get me all the way in the zone. JBL has made a difference. It`s like
I`m enjoying my own personal concert wherever I am."

For more than 50 years, JBL has provided all generations with award-winning
sound technology. Today, the brand extends its heritage to embrace a talented
breed of particularly active individuals who relate to Friday`s high standards
and love of music. The gymnast-turned-professional wakeboarder said listening to
music helps motivate her to keep pushing to the next level.

"The JBL brand has long been a supporter of the kind of inspiration that Dallas
Friday brings to today`s youth," said Christopher M. Dragon, director of
customer marketing for Harman Consumer. "Our partnership with a pro female
wakeboarding champion helps both parties fuel their passions for great sound and
a healthy lifestyle."

Friday recently took first place at the 2009 Wake Games in her hometown of
Orlando, Fla. and a strong second place at the 50th Masters Water Ski &
Wakeboard Tournament. Her career accomplishments include five national titles,
four X Games gold medals, three world championships, a number of Pro Tour stop
victories and an ESPY award for the best female action sports athlete of the
year.

2009 Competition Schedule for Dallas Friday:

* May 29-31: Pro Tour, Ft. Worth, Texas
* July 10-12: Nationals, Oklahoma City, Okla.
* July 21-26 : World Games Kaohsiung, Taiwan
* Aug. 14-16: Pro Tour, Reno, Nev.
* Aug. 28-30: Worlds, Orlando, Fla.

For more details on Dallas` upcoming competitions please visit her Web site at
http://DallasFriday.com

About JBL

JBL is a unit of Harman International Industries, Incorporated (www.harman.com).
Harman International designs, manufactures and markets a wide range of audio and
infotainment products for the automotive, consumer and professional markets, and
maintains a strong presence in the Americas, Europe and Asia, employing more
than 11,000 people worldwide. The Harman International family of brands includes
AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity,
JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Revel, QNX, Soundcraft and Studer. Harman
International`s stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol
"NYSE: HAR."

JBL, AKG, Audioaccess, Becker, BSS, Crown, dbx, DigiTech, Harman Kardon,
Infinity, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, QNX, Revel, Soundcraft and Studer are
registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. Duet is
a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.

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