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Insight Communications and Oxygen Media Partner to Present "The Young Women's Technology Fellowship" to Address the Digital Divide in Louisville, KY

New York – January 04, 2001 –

Insight Communications and Oxygen Media have formed a public affairs partnership for Louisville-area high school girls as part of Insight’s “In The Know” campaign and The Oxygen “Link To Think” curriculum. This educational initiative entitled “The Young Women’s Technology Fellowship” will help bridge the digital divide by providing a unique technological education to young women who would not otherwise have such an opportunity.

In Louisville, a technology fellowship will be provided to approximately twelve motivated young women most in need. Insight will provide the power of learning via high-speed cable modems, and Oxygen will provide its “Link to Think” curriculum giving the Fellows the tools to shape their futures. The Fellowship is a two-month after-school program beginning on March 13 and consisting of approximately 50 hours of in- class training. During the curriculum, the Fellows will create an online magazine, or “e-zine,” devoted to social issues. In the process, the girls will learn valuable computer applications as well as technical and journalistic skills while addressing social issues. Insight is providing free cable modem connections for this purpose.

“Our commitment to bringing the latest technology to local educational arenas is a priority issue,” said Colleen Quinn, Insight’s Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations. “We’re thrilled to bring this campaign to the Louisville area with Oxygen to do our part in helping bridge the digital divide.”

"The goal of the Fellowship program is to broaden the opportunities for girls in technology," said Cheryl Mills, senior vice president, corporate policy and public programming, Oxygen. "We hope to encourage the Fellows to bring their life experiences and perspectives on social issues to public life, by enhancing their exposure to journalism and technology.”

“In the Know” is a public affairs initiative formed by Insight Communications which builds upon the cable industry’s pledge to provide free high-speed Internet access to accredited schools and public libraries. Insight has taken that pledge a step further to offer students and teachers the resources of broadband content and robust cable programming to enrich the learning experience. The Oxygen “Link to Think” curriculum supports Oxygen’s commitment to advocacy, technology and creativity and aims to bridge the digital divide and reach girls most in need.

About Insight Communications
Insight Communications (Nasdaq: ICCI) is the 8th largest cable operator in the United States with approximately 1.4 million subscribers upon completion of all pending acquisitions. It became the first cable operator in 14 years to complete an initial public offering in July 1999 when it raised $650 million. The company specializes in offering bundled, state-of-the-art technology in mid-sized communities delivering analog and digital video, high-speed data and, in the near future, voice telephony to its customers. Locally, Insight serves approximately 240,000 customers in the Louisville/Jefferson County area.

About Oxygen Media
Oxygen Media is an integrated media brand that superserves modern women by combining the best qualities of the Internet and cable television. Founded in 1998 by Geraldine Laybourne, Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner, Caryn Mandabach and Oprah Winfrey, Oxygen consists of a growing network of popular Web sites located at www.oxygen.com and a 24-hour cable network.



Contact:

Kim Messina
Director of Communications
Insight Communications
(917) 286-2300
messina.k@Insightcom.com

Contact:

Cheryl Smith
Oxygen Media
(212) 651-5442
csmith@oxygen.com