BRINKSTER OFFERS FREE MUSIC GIFT CERTIFICATES TO ATTRACT CUSTOMERS

Norfolk, VA—December 7, 2004—Brinkster, a popular web hosting company that grew to fame by offering free web hosting without ads, announced today that they are offering up to $20 in music gift certificates to new customers signing up for web hosting.

The promotion was launched in late November with the goal of giving new customers an added incentive to choose Brinkster. The gift certificates, which are sent to customers via e-mail, can be used by the customer or can be given as a gift. The promotion runs through December 31, 2004.

New customers signing up for the Personal and Professional Packages will receive a $10 music gift certificate and a $20 music gift certificate when they sign up for the Developer Package.

“We were looking for something that would have broad appeal and recognizable value,” said Jared Stauffer, President and CEO of Brinkster.

“Music gift certificates were the answer. With the popularity of the digital music growing rapidly, we believe the gift certificates will be a big hit with our new customers,” added Ben Chambers, VP of Marketing for Brinkster.

Details about the promotion can be found at www.brinkster.com/aboutus/itunespromo.aspx.

About Brinkster
Established in 1999, Brinkster Communications Corporation is a privately held web hosting company. With customers in over 130 different countries around the world, Brinkster offers web hosting solutions that cater to individuals, small to medium sized businesses, and web developers starting at only $4.95 a month. For more information, please contact press@brinkster.com, or visit our web site at www.brinkster.com.

Contact Information:
Ben Chambers, press@brinkster.com

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