TicketNetwork CEO, Don Vaccaro, Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award Winner in Metro New York

VERNON, CT, Jun 29 (MARKET WIRE) --
TicketNetwork, the leading source for the ticket industry's most
comprehensive inventory, today announced its CEO, Don Vaccaro, received
the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) 2009 Award in the
e-services category in Metro New York. According to Ernst & Young LLP,
the award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who are building and
leading dynamic, growing businesses. Don Vaccaro was selected by an
independent panel of judges, and the award was presented at a gala event
at the Marriot Marquis, Times Square, NY on Thursday, June 25th, 2009.

"The entire TicketNetwork team is proud to be acknowledged as one of Metro
New York's fastest growing companies," said Don Vaccaro, CEO,
TicketNetwork. "The secondary ticket industry is evolving quickly, and we
are firmly positioned to continue to capitalize on additional expansion
opportunities in new markets," added Vaccaro.

The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards celebrate their 23rd
anniversary this year. The program honors entrepreneurs who have
demonstrated exceptionality in such areas as innovation, financial
performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

"We are proud to recognize the achievements of Don Vaccaro," said Jodi
Burns, Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year Program Director for
Metro New York. "Winners of the Entrepreneur Of The Year award build
leading businesses and contribute significantly to the strength of our
region's economy. Their success helps our area grow stronger."

As a Metro New York award winner, Don Vaccaro is now eligible for
consideration for the Ernst & Young LLP Entrepreneur Of The Year 2009
national program. Award winners in several national categories, as well as
the overall national Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year award winner,
will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California on
November 14, 2009. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst &
Young Strategic Growth Forum, the nation's most prestigious gathering of
high-growth, market-leading companies.

Sponsors

Founded and produced by Ernst & Young LLP, the Entrepreneur Of The Year
awards are pleased to have the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and SAP
America as national sponsors.

In Metro New York, local sponsors include Platinum Sponsors HSBC, Scherzer
International and Vintage Filings, Gold Sponsor Curran & Connors and
Silver Sponsors Solomon Edwards, WilmerHale and WithumSmith+Brown.

About TicketNetwork

TicketNetwork is the leading source for event tickets and innovative
technology solutions for both ticket buyers and sellers. With a
comprehensive selection of more than $1B in real-time ticket inventory,
TicketNetwork provides sought-after tickets to concert, sporting, and
theater events worldwide. TicketNetwork's signature Point-of-Sale(TM)
software powers real-time ticketing transactions for both B2B and B2C,
making it the leading innovative software platform in the secondary
ticketing industry. The company's signature retail website,
www.Ticketnetwork.com, adheres to Payment Card Industry (PCI) and Payment
Application (PA) Data Security Standards, and is EVSSL-certifies , making
it the leading secure site for tickets in the secondary market.
TicketNetwork, Inc. subsidiaries include: Ticket Software, LLC,
TicketLiquidator.com, TicketNetwork Direct, TicketNews and Ticket Summit.
TicketNetwork was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Vernon,
Connecticut.

About Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Awards Program

Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur Of The Year(R) Award is the world's most
prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The award makes a difference
through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with
potential and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others
with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly
global award of its kind, the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year(R)
award celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing
and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and
global awards programs in more than 135 cities in 50 countries.

Contact:
Viveca Woods
VMW Public Relations
1-646-418-6934
vwoods@vmwpr.com

Molly A. Martinez, Ph.D.
TicketNetwork
1-860-870-3400 x167
mollym@ticketnetwork.com

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