Matthew Frankel

Current Media, Inc. operates a cable television network and a website that distribute viewer-created content as well as internally developed and acquired content that is relevant to young adults. CurrentTV was launched in August 2005 and provides news, information and lifestyle entertainment. Programming is presented in 2 to 10 minute video segments rather than half-hour or one hour blocks. Nearly one-third of the content is created by viewers. Current.com, launched in October 2007, delivers news, information and entertainment content and serves as a connection to programming on CurrentTV. It is also a platform for collaborative media production. During 2007, advertising accounted for 16% of revenue and affiliate fees accounted for 84% of revenue. Affiliate fees are derived from long-term distribution agreements with cable, satellite and telecommunications operators who pay a monthly fee for each subscriber household that receives CurrentTV. There are over 50 million subscriber households in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Current Media was founded in September 2002 by Albert Gore Jr. and Joel Hyatt and is located in San Francisco, CA

Part of Hersha Hospitality Trust, Capitol Hill Suites is an American company that owns and operates hotels. The company is based in Washington. Capitol Hill Suites was acquired by Hersha Hospitality Trust on March 31, 2011 for $47.50 million.

The Weinstein Co. LLC operates as a multimedia production and distribution company. It offers film and television production services. The company was founded by Bob Weinstein and Harvey Weinstein on October 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

AOL LLC provides on-line services. It operates a network of web brands and Internet access subscription services in the United States. The company also offers digital services in the areas of education, safety and security, communications, and music. Its web brands include AOL.com, MapQuest, and Netscape. AOL is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rainbow Media Corp. owns and operates cable television stations. It is a unit of Cablevision Systems Corp. The company is headquartered in Bethpage, NY.

Current TV LLC operated a cable and satellite television network. Its Current.com was an integrated web and TV platform, helps users to find and share stories and videos. The firm provided interactive viewer created content and ad messages. The company was founded by Albert Arnold Gore Jr., and Joel Z. Hyatt on August 1, 2005 and was headquartered in New York, NY.