REG-Media Corporation PLC Directorate Change

LONDON--(Business Wire)--

Media Corporation plc

("Media Corp" or "the Group")

Directorate Change

The Board of the Media Corporation plc, the AIM quoted leading advertising
network and internet publishing group, is pleased to announce the appointment of
John Ashley Palmer as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.

Mr Palmer, aged 49, has a demonstrable track record with over 25 years`
experience in the international marketing, advertising and general management
arena. He previously held senior product marketing and management positions at
Unilever and Mattel Toys Australia. He later went on to become the Chief
Executive of Bates Malaysia, one of the largest communication groups in Asia.

Mr Palmer brings with him broad industry experience, having been responsible for
a wide range of product categories including airlines, luxury goods, automobiles
& financial services. More recently, Mr Palmer founded and was CEO of
LetsBuyIt.com, an online retail group that was established in ten countries and
listed on the German Stock Exchange.

Mr Palmer has previously held the following directorships and partnerships
within the last five years: Gourmet on Tour Limited and Regenerator Limited.

There are no further disclosures in relation to Mr Palmer to be made in
accordance with schedule 2 (g) of the AIM Rules.

At the same time as Mr Palmer`s appointment, Michael Hawkes will be stepping
down from the Board with immediate effect.

The Board would like to thank Mr Hawkes for his commitment to Media Corporation
plc and wishes him well with his future endeavours.

Justin Drummond, Chief Executive commented:

"John brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge in the media arena,
gained over 25 years in the marketing and advertising industry, and His internet
experience and contacts are of particular value to the Company.

"Media Corp will benefit considerably from John's worldwide experience. Given
our ambitious strategic plans to create a market leader in digital media and
online publishing and the complex decisions we face as an organisation, I am
very pleased that Media Corp can attract such an influential and experienced
person to our Board of Directors."

Further information can be found on the company`s website, at
www.mediacorpplc.com.

For further information, please contact:

Media Corporation plc Tel: 020 7618 9000

Justin Drummond, Chief Executive

Nilesh Jagatia, Group Finance Director
www.mediacorpplc.com
Dowgate Capital Advisers Limited Tel: 020 7492 4777
Liam Murray or Jo Turner
Dowgate Capital Stockbrokers Limited Tel: 01293 517 744
Neil Badger
Bishopsgate Communications Tel: 020 7562 3350

Robyn Samuelson/Gemma O'Hara
mediacorp@bishopsgatecommunications.com

Notes to editors:

Listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, Media Corp is a leading
internet media and advertising group focused on website publishing and online
advertising.

The Group has two principal divisions:

Advertising Network - Formed in 1996, Eyeconomy specialises in mass reach
campaigns to over 32 Million unique consumers per month via its own proprietary
ad-serving and tracking technology for clients including AOL, Dell and American
Express.

www.eyeconomy.co.uk

Website Publishing - Media Corp has a diverse publishing division specialising
in online media. Our impressive portfolio of websites includes a number of
market leading sites including www.gambling.com, www.onthebox.com,
www.sport.co.uk, www.creditcardexpert.co.uk and www.flightcomparison.co.uk.

Media Corporation PLC

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