These are a few highlights of a nationwide survey of 2,322 U . adults, of
whom seven percent (158) identified themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual. 44 49 44
I worry about my individual privacy
when dealing with financial
institutions. 27 36 26
I am dissatisfied with the assistance
that has been provided to me by
financial institutions.
Witeck-Combs Communications , Inc.harrisinteractive.
Harris Interactive combines its intellectual capital, databases and
technology to advance market leadership through its U.novatris. Queen of Lincoln Road,
directed by Eric Smith. PlanetOut, based in San Francisco with additional offices
in New York, Los Angeles, London and Buenos Aires, offers FORTUNE 1000 and
Global 500 advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive
network of gay and lesbian people in the world. For more information, please
visit http://www.

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36% of non-gays). Figures for age, sex, race, education, region and income were weighted
where necessary to bring them into line with their actual proportions in the
population.
In theory, with a probability sample of this size, one can say with 95
percent certainty that the results for the overall sample have a sampling
error of plus or minus 2 percentage points. queried gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) self-identified respondents. Gay.

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The survey was conducted online between May 4 and 10, 2005 by Harris
Interactive(R) in conjunction with Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc.
This online sample is not a probability sample. With over nine years experience
in this unique market, Witeck-Combs Communications has developed respected
relationships throughout the community and serves as a bridge between
corporate America and gay and lesbian consumers . To do
so, she enlists Cassie as her candidate for the school's prom king.com. Bonilla and L Word
star Guenivere Turner., March 31, 2006
-- Dinah Central! Comedy featuring Margaret Cho

-- White Diamonds Party with performances by The Pussycat Dolls

Sat., April 2, 2006
-- The L WORD pool party with surprise appearances, L Word giveaways and
Dutch Superstar Amber performing her hits!

-- Paradise Closing Party with Thea Austin, the voice of Snap, performing
on stage

A detailed planned schedule and more information can be found on the net:
http://www.
PlanetOut brands also include The Advocate (http://www.

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For example, when U. Propensity score weighting was also used to adjust for
respondents' propensity to be online. There are several other possible
sources of error in all polls or surveys that are probably more serious than
theoretical calculations of sampling error."

In the various competition categories, the winners are:

First Prize, Comedy: Feltch Sanders, directed by Abe Sylvia ."
Winners of the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards were determined by a
distinguished jury of industry professionals: Carol Coombes, program
director, Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival; Kelly DeVine , supervisor, Film
Acquisitions, Independent Film Channel (IFC); Jonathan Ferrantelli, head of
Development + Production, Ross Katz Productions ("Lost in Translation");
Joseph LaPolla, vice president, Programming + Acquisitions, HD Cinema 10
(VOOM); Shannon Kelley, senior programming consultant, Sundance Film Festival,
and programming director, Mexico's Morelia International Film Festival; Marc
Leonard , vice president, Programming and Scheduling, LOGO, and co-founder, Out
in Television and Film; Mark Reinhart, executive vice president, Acquisitions
+ Distribution, here! Films; Jenny Stewart, entertainment editor,
PlanetOut.com and
Kleptomaniac.com,
Kleptomaniac. Such factors include, among others , the company's
limited operating history and variability of operating results; the success of
PlanetOut 's joint venture undertaking; the company's ability to leverage its
reach into the LGBT women's market to attract and retain subscribers and
advertisers; competition; timing of product launches; and the company's
dependence on technology infrastructure and the Internet.

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39 40 39
I enjoy learning about investing and
talking with friends and family about
it.com) is the
nation's premier strategic marketing communications firm, specializing in
reaching the gay and lesbian consumer market.

About Harris Interactive(R)
Harris Interactive Inc. "Scion salutes all of the winners for their persistence,
dedication, and commitment to their craft.thedinah.com site, in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish.

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PlanetOut Inc. Announces 2005 PlanetOut Short Movie Award Winners

PlanetOut, based in San Francisco, offers FORTUNE 1000
advertisers access to what it believes to be the most extensive network of gay
and lesbian people in the world.

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" Only three out of ten (30%) gays also say they "trust
financial institutions to respect customers like me" (vs.)
"Managing, protecting and growing financial assets are important to
everyone. It is growing clearer however that gays and lesbians share these
concerns but have different attitudes toward investing and toward forming
trusted relationships with financial institutions ," said Jake Stafford, senior
communications strategist at Witeck-Combs Communications.

The Grand Prize Winner
Leanna Creel's "Prom-troversy", a hilarious look at a lesbian's life at an
all-straight high school, takes the top honors in this year's edition of the
PlanetOut Short Movie Awards.
Described as "the world's lesbian Spring Break," a distinctive combination
of event and sport, to be held March 29 to April 2, will draw between ten and
fifteen thousand women , who will converge on sun-drenched Palm Springs for fun
and camaraderie.

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Not surprisingly, given the higher incidence of children in non-gay
households, heterosexual adults (68%) are more likely than gays (24%) to say
that they would put money aside for children or grandchildren.
These statements conform to the principles of disclosure of the National
Council on Public Polls.

About Witeck-Combs Communications , Inc.
Known for The Harris Poll(R) and for pioneering Internet-based research
methods, Harris Interactive conducts proprietary and public research to help
its clients achieve clear, material and enduring results.mglff..
Hanson, with PlanetOut's backing, has arranged a talent pool on a grander
scale than any previous Dinah Shore Weekend.
Bonilla and L Word star Guenivere Turner .

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S. (http://www. When
"concerned" community members strike out at them, Cassie and her date become
overnight gay activists and household names, until the fame fades away.
"Prom-troversy's" director, Leanna Creel, will be awarded a $10,000 cash
prize which will be collected on her behalf by actor Jane Lynch, star of TV's
"The L Word".com.
"We at PlanetOut are consistently impressed with the quality of the
submissions that we receive year after year, and this year was no exception ,"
said Beth Callaghan, senior director of Programming and editor-in-chief for
PlanetOut.
First Prize, Drama: starcrossed, directed by James Burkhammer.com, PlanetOut. A full schedule of planned events
can be found below.com); and, HIVPlus
(http://www.hivplusmag.planetoutinc.

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In addition, if reaping windfall earnings such as $100,000, over half of
GLB respondents (55% ) say they would be somewhat or very likely to treat
themselves to "a luxury item" such as jewelry , clothes or a car, compared to
44 percent of heterosexual adults.
The new survey also asked both GLB and non-gay respondents whether they
agree or disagree with a number of statements about their financial health and
the financial institutions that serve them. They include refusals to be
interviewed (non-response), question wording and question order and weighting. (http://www. The short was produced by non-profit women's media organization
POWERUP, which has produced the grand prize -winning short for four consecutive
years., March 29, 2006
-- Opening Reception

Thu. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown
risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results,
performance or achievements of the company to differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
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Trusting and welcoming
institutions remain a far higher priority to GLB adults than to non-gay
respondents. 18 15 18

TABLE 3
BUNDLED OR UNBUNDLED SERVICES
"If there is little difference on price, quality and function of a product or
a service, would you prefer to bundle your financial services and products
from one financial institution or broker/representative, or use different
financial institutions for each financial product (such as insurance,
investing, general banking, etc. Sampling error for the GLB sample
results is plus or minus 8 percentage points.

Press Contacts:

Nancy Wong
Harris Interactive
585-214 -7316

Kelly Gullo
Harris Interactive
585-214-7172

Bob Witeck
Witeck-Combs Communications
202-887-0500 ext.
"Scion is always happy to lend its support to endeavors that recognize up
and coming artistic talent," said Brian Bolain, National Sales Promotions
Manager for Scion.
PlanetOut Inc. and Triangle
Marketing Services.gov .

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adults are asked how they likely would use some or part
of $100,000 they earned due to investing , approximately eight out of 10 (82%)
gays and 73 percent of heterosexuals say they would reinvest the money into
tax-free accounts.com. Full
details can be found online at the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival's
website at: http://www.4 million active
members worldwide through a comprehensive group of branded businesses
featuring diverse chat, news, entertainment, travel, dating, personal finance,
career, shopping and community services at Gay.S. PlanetOut today announced
its partnership with Mariah Hanson, the founder and former executive producer
of the modern-day Dinah Shore Weekend . "The Dinah will be a groundbreaking weekend for the lesbian community
in terms of facilities, celebrities and community. PlanetOut's brands include Gay. Additional
information concerning factors that could affect PlanetOut's future business
and financial results is included in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2004 and other public filings filed from time
to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available
at the SEC's website at http://www.

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National Survey Reveals Gay and Heterosexual Personal Financial Decisions May Differ

68% of non-gays).)?"

All Adults

Total GLB Heterosexual
% % %
Bundled products managed
by one representative or
company 39 48 39
Multiple vendors for
financial services 30 25 30
Neither of these 10 7 11
Does not matter 20 20 20

Methodology
Harris Interactive(R) conducted the study online within the United States
between May 4 and 10, 2005, among a nationwide cross section of 2,322 adults
(aged 18 and over ), of whom 158 self-identified as gay, lesbian, or bisexual
(GLB). In addition, given the low incidence of
response from transgendered individuals, it is extremely difficult to draw
conclusions from the data captured.
To become a member of the Harris Poll Online(SM) and be invited to
participate in future online surveys, http://www. In this fresh and biting short comedy, Cassie
Stephenson, Sherman High School's only lesbian student, gets invited to the
prom by a popular girl who is determined to win the title of prom queen.

The Dinah will also feature the first Dinah
Film Festival , hosted by lesbian entertainment film organization PowerUp!,
with appearances by actress and director Jane Lynch, actress Michelle C.com

About PlanetOut Inc.

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TABLE 1
LIKELY INVESTMENT DECISIONS WITH $100,000
"If you were to make $100,000 due to investing, how likely would you be to use
some part of that money for each of the following?
(Percentages of those who say very or somewhat likely )

Base: All Adults

Total GLB Heterosexual
% % %
Traveling for pleasure 75 80 75
Reinvest the money into tax-free
accounts (such as retirement
accounts/bonds) 73 82 73
Improving your home, or buying a
vacation or retirement home 69 67 70
Reinvest the money in checking,
savings, or money market accounts 68 80 68
Putting money aside for your children
or grandchildren 64 24 68
Making substantial contributions to
charities, institutions, or causes
you agree with 61 57 62
Reinvest in the stock market 53 59 53
Treating yourself to a luxury item
such as expensive jewelry, clothes,
or a car 45 55 44
Early retirement 39 48 39
Starting your own business 26 31 26

TABLE 2
AGREE WITH STATEMENTS ABOUT FINANCIAL HEALTH
"Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following
statements.
It is impossible to quantify the errors that may result from these factors.S.com and Gay.

PlanetOut Inc. Enters Into a Joint Venture Agreement With Founder of Modern-Day 'Dinah'

"We've envisioned entertainment in 2006 that will be off the charts," said
Hanson . While lesbians have been celebrating at the golf tournament
for more than 30 years, Hanson's pioneering vision catapulted the Dinah Shore
Weekend, now known widely in the LGBT community as The Dinah, into
international fame throughout the global gay women's market.
PlanetOut entered into the partnership with Hanson to leverage The Dinah's
reach into the lesbian community, to further its mission by providing great
experiences, products and services for the LGBT women's market in 2006 and
beyond, as well as to deploy its far-reaching, cross-platform marketing plan
through events, travel, print and online vehicles. Event attendees at The
Dinah will be invited to become charter members of the company's dedicated
LGBT women's Web site, scheduled for launch in summer 2006.S.sec.

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Similarly, eight out of ten (80%) gays say they would reinvest the
$100,000 in checking, savings or money market accounts (vs."
(% Very/Somewhat agree)
Base: All Adults

Total GLB Heterosexual
% % %
I am in control of my finances. 24 34 24
I worry about bad investment
decisions I have made in the past. 19 19 19
Investing is something I feel obligated
to do, but I don't enjoy doing it.com), and through an independent global network of
affiliate market research companies. Hanson, in her next iteration, has
planned for an even more fabulous series of events and celebrations, which
will be known as The Dinah, and will include more top entertainment with
events served up on a broader scope than ever before. The Dinah's numerous events and parties coincide with the
Kraft Nabisco Championship LPGA golf tournament, taking place in nearby Rancho
Mirage.

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It's important to me to know that a
financial institution does not
discriminate. EOE M/F/D/V. The company serves its growing base of more than 3. Sponsors Pivotal Lesbian Event in Anticipation of Dedicated LGBT Women's Web
Site Launch in Summer 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc. marketing, PlanetOut Inc.

-- The Dinah Opening Party with a performance by Dana Adkins

Fri.com), as well as other publishing, direct marketing and e-
commerce properties, including Alyson Publications , SpecPub, Inc.com .

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com ranked number one, among all websites
measured, for average time spent per visitor in September, October and
December 2004, according to Nielsen//NetRatings' Loyalty Stickiness Report for
at-home visitors in the U. The roster of performers
currently includes the chart-topping Pussycat Dolls, Dutch singing sensation
Amber and comedian Margaret Cho.
"Mariah is a premiere producer in LGBT women's entertainment," said Anne
Moellering, vice president, U.outtraveler.

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, According to a recent nationwide
online survey, gay, lesbian and bisexual (GLB) adults may differ from
heterosexuals when considering their personal financial needs -- especially
decisions on investing, spending and working with financial institutions. 59 71 59
I am not very knowledgeable about the
stock market. 33 36 33
I don't trust financial institutions
to respect customers like me.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), a global online media company serving the gay and lesbian
market, today announced the winners of the 6th Annual PlanetOut Short Movie
Awards, presented by Scion and hosted by the Miami Gay and Lesbian Film
Festival.
In addition to the cash prizes, the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards winners
will have their work screened in a special showcase at the famed Miami Gay and
Lesbian Film Festival on Sunday April 24th 2005, which will be followed by a
reception at the National Hotel for all the prize-winning filmmakers.com); Out
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Honey Labrador, of "Queer Eye for the Straight Girl" fame, was one of
the winning short's producers.
First Prize, Documentary: Irene Williams .
First Prize, Animation: Listen, directed by Susan Justin.

Forward -Looking Statements
In addition to the historical information contained herein, this press
release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding
events associated with The Dinah in Palm Springs, the Gay Games and other
events PlanetOut's and Mariah Hanson's joint venture plan to produce, as well
as statements containing the words "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and
similar words.

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24% of heterosexuals). Leanna Creel's Comedy 'Prom-troversy' Earns Top Honors in This Year's Awards

SAN FRANCISCO, PlanetOut Inc. "This year's winners should be an inspiration to LGBT filmmakers
who are just starting out.
PlanetOut Inc. is a leading global online media company offering consumer
services, news and entertainment to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
community., March 30, 2006
-- 1st annual Dinah Film Festival, hosted by PowerUp!, with appearances by
actress and director Jane Lynch, actress Michelle C.com, PlanetOut.

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Witeck-Combs Communications /Harris Interactive Survey Suggests Gays More
Likely to Reinvest Assets and Remain More Wary of Financial Institutions

ROCHESTER, N.Y.
And GLB respondents (34%) say they are dissatisfied with the assistance
provided by their financial institutions (vs., a
strategic public relations and marketing communications firm with special
expertise in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender market.

About the PlanetOut Short Movie Awards
The PlanetOut Short Movie Awards is the largest online awards honoring
film and video shorts by, about and of interest to lesbian, gay , bisexual and
transgender (LGBT) audiences, and has been an international platform for top
gay and lesbian filmmakers.

About PlanetOut Inc. These events range from The
Dinah in Palm Springs to major events and parties at the Gay Games (July 15-
22) in Chicago, as well as other possible events in the future. "Combining Mariah's
expertise and lesbian market knowledge, with the resources of PlanetOut, we
have created a team designed to provide the LGBT women's community with
powerful and fun ways to share experiences -- from an unforgettable Dinah to a
world-class LGBT women's site , to lesbian events at the Gay Games and much
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many insights financial institutions may use to successfully reach out to
their current and prospective gay customers in a direct manner that meets
their needs as individuals and families. 46 45 47
I feel confident enough to make
sensible investment decisions ."
In March 1991, Hanson produced her first Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend
in Palm Springs ."

The Dinah 2006 - Planned Schedule of Events

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(1) Please note that base size for the GLB sample is very low, so caution
should be used when considering comparisons to heterosexuals or adults
overall.com

This year carmaker Scion is the presenting sponsor for the awards, which
boast a six-year history of recognizing extraordinary gay and lesbian
filmmakers .com. We're offering the proven
Dinah format of our famous pool parties and huge nighttime events , in addition
to adding live concerts, film screenings hosted by PowerUp!, and stellar
entertainment at all of our events. is the leading global media and entertainment company
exclusively serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
community.

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Seven out of ten (71%) GLB adults and 59 percent of non-gay
respondents say, "It is important to me to know that a financial institution
does not discriminate. 24 24 25
In my case, investment decisions are
about luck, not skill.

Additional Note: Previous research conducted by Harris Interactive in
conjunction with Witeck-Combs Communications, Inc.com), the 15th
largest and fastest-growing market research firm in the world, is a Rochester,
NY-based global research company that blends premier strategic consulting with
innovative and efficient methods of investigation, analysis and application .harrispollonline.
First Prize, Experimental: Solitude, directed by Jesus Rodriguez.
(Nasdaq: LGBT), the leading media and entertainment company exclusively
serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, continues
to increase its traction in the LGBT women's market.

, April 1, 2006
-- One Big Saturday Pool Party with a book signing by Margaret Cho and
appearances by Maggie Cassella, MTV Reality stars Veronica, Rachel +
Coral

-- Treasure Island Dance Party with a performance by En Vogue

-- Kathy Najimy and Mo Gaffney performing the best of The Kathy and
Mo Show

-- Special Treasure Island prize hunt sponsored by PlanetOut

Sun.

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Perhaps underscoring how gays believe trust plays a role in choosing a
financial vendor, if there is little difference on price, quality and function
of a product or a service, gays (48%) would prefer to bundle their financial
services and products from one financial institution or broker/representative
while one in four (25%) gay adults say they prefer different financial
institutions for each financial product (such as insurance, investing, general
banking, etc. Although we
remain interested in the consumer attitudes and characteristics of
transgendered individuals, for accuracy and consistency we distinguish sexual
orientation from gender identity . In April 2003, American
Demographics magazine identified Bob Witeck and Wes Combs as two of 25 experts
over the last 25 years who have made significant contributions to the fields
of demographics , market research, media and trendspotting for their
pathbreaking work on the gay and lesbian market .hieurope.com), Novatris in
Paris (http://www. 19
bwiteck@witeckcombs.. The events and parties give lesbians from around the world a chance to
socialize in a supportive, open and celebratory environment .
The joint venture agreement calls for Hanson and PlanetOut to produce
several more events targeted at LGBT athletes.com, and OUT+ABOUT Travel, as well as localized versions of the
Gay.