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NBG Brochure
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Dear,
NBG Radio Network, Inc. (OTC BB: NSBD)is a leading independent radi=
o production and syndication company, growing from two programs and 150 ra=
dio station affiliates in 1996 to over 30 programs and services and 2,500 =
radio station affiliates today.NBG provides a broad range of programming to=
radio stations in exchange for commercial broadcast time that the Company=
then sells to more than 300 national advertisers. This Portland, Or=
egon-based Company's revenue in fiscal 2000 grew to a record $11.7 million=
from $3.6 million the previous year, almost entirely due to internal grow=
th, and NBG enjoyed a net profit of $826,000.In 1997, NBG's first full yea=
r of operation, the Company had $800,000 in revenue. NBG has develop=
ed an impressive list of national advertising clients, many of which are h=
ousehold names, including: Alka Seltzer, American Express, Avon, Bayer Aspi=
rin, Comedy Central, Duracell, Fox Television, General Motors, General Nut=
rition Centers, Goodyear, Hallmark, HBO, Kodak, Kraft, MasterCard, Maxwell=
House, Office Depot, Polaroid, Priceline.com, Procter & Gamble, Radio Sh=
ack, Sears, Showtime, Starbucks, TGI Fridays, U.S. Navy, Warner Lambert, a=
nd WB Network. Business Strategy NBG currently produces, syndi=
cates, and/or reps over 30 national programs targeting the most popular ra=
dio formats, including 80s Classic Hits, Adult Contemporary, Album Oriente=
d Rock, Contemporary Hit Radio, Country, News/Talk, Oldies, Urban, Smooth =
Jazz, and Sports.NBG produces short-form daily vignettes and weekly long-f=
orm programs, and offers a full range of show prep services for radio stat=
ions. NBG continues to grow its revenues through internal developmen=
t and plans to enhance its growth through acquisition of businesses that c=
omplement the Company's operations.The Company has a national, in-house s=
ales force and infrastructure which sells commercial broadcast inventory t=
o more than 300 national advertisers.NBG has been able to leverage its sale=
s force and generate additional revenues without significant additional ov=
erhead costs by providing network advertising sales representation service=
s, on a commission basis, to third-party radio networks and independent pr=
ogramming and service suppliers that do not have their own sales force. =
Recent Developments NBG increased the number of radio station a=
ffiliates airing its programs in the top 50 media markets, allowing the Co=
mpany to increase its advertising rates.Numerous programs with top market =
talent were also added to the Company's syndication offerings, resulting i=
n more quality commercial broadcast time to sell to advertisers.Recent add=
itions to the lineup include an established smooth jazz show hosted by pop=
ular Capitol recording artist Dave Koz and a Top 30 countdown show hosted =
by longtime radio personality Hollywood Hamilton.NBG also launched a new =
website for its popular Bigg Snoop Dogg Radio show (www.biggsnoopdoggradio.=
com), and named world-renowned DJ Jam as the programmer for the show.NBG w=
as also named the '2nd Best Small (under 250 employees) Company to work fo=
r in the state of Oregon' in a 2001 survey entitled '100 Best Companies to=
Work For' by Oregon Business Magazine. Top Radio Programs and Servi=
ces ? Bigg Snoop Dogg Radio,hosted by Hip Hop star Snoop D=
ogg ? Hollywood Hamilton's Weekend Top 30in MAINSTREAM & RHYTH=
M formats ? The Dave Koz Radio Show, hosted by one of the most p=
opular smooth jazz musicians in the industry ? Teein' It Up,ho=
sted by PGA Tour player and world-renowned golf course designer Peter Jaco=
bsen ? Ultimate 80s,hosted by longtime major market personali=
ty Rick Stacy ? The Tour Bus, a proven ratings winner hosted b=
y Rock veterans Matt Murray and Ralph Sutton ? The Complete S=
heet, one of the most successful prep services in the country, written by =
3 writers that have created material for Jay Leno, Rick Dees, Mancow and v=
arious stand-up comedians Radio Industry Highlights ? =
Radio advertising revenue in the US for 2000 was a record $19.8 billion wi=
th 12.1% growth over 1999 ? Radio has grown in both recessions an=
d economic slowdowns because it is attractively priced and can offer adver=
tisers the ability to effectively target niche markets (Prudential Securit=
ies) ? Radio currently captures 7.55% of the total advertising m=
arket share - it will approach 10% in the next five years (Bank of America=
) ? Radio has only experienced two years of negative growth in i=
ts history - 1961 and 1991 NBG Competitive Advantages Top mar=
ket penetration - established relationships with many large market radio=
stations. Programming/Products reach diverse and varied formats and ad=
vertising demographics. Ability to offer customized networks to respon=
d to the unique advertising needs of each client. Opportunity to util=
ize our hosts and programs to create and implement special features that=
compliment client's advertising programs. Reasons To Invest ?=
History of strong internal revenue growth since 1996 inception ?=
Profitable fiscal 2000 ? Strong management team with vi=
sion and entrepreneurial drive ? Extensive industry relationships=
? Actively pursuing new growth opportunities through strategic a=
cquisitions and expansion of programming lineup Management Joh=
n A. Holmes - President, CEO, Chairman Dean R. Gavoni - Executive Vice =
President John J. Brumfield - Vice President Finance, CFO, Secretary Oli=
ver J. Holmes - Vice President of Operations Key Financial Data =
Symbol:OTC Bulletin Board: NSBD Issued & Outstanding Shares:13,=
321,831 Fully Diluted Shares:16,467,731 Fiscal Year End:November 30 =
Fiscal 2000 Results Revenue:$11,785,831 Gross Profit:$5,036,652 Net=
Profit:$826,000 Corporate Office The Cascade Building 520 =
SW Sixth Avenue, Suite 750 Portland, Oregon97204 Tel: 503-802-4624 Fax: =
503-802-4625 www.nbgradio.com info@nbgradio.com Investor Relations =
The Investor Relations Group Toll Free:800-444-9214 www.invrel.com =
nbgradio@invrel.com Disclaimer: Information or opinions in th=
is document are presented solely for informative purposes and are not inte=
nded nor should be construed as investment advice. NBG Radio Network, Inc.=
may carry a high investment risk. We encourage you to carefully review th=
e company with your investment advisor and to verify any information that =
is important to your investment decision. =09=09