Acorn International Strikes an Exclusive Partnership With Full-Service International Direct-Response Television Distributor

Acorn International, Inc.

today announced that the Company has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with a two-years' term with Global Infomercial Services, Inc., a full-service international direct-response television distributor. Pursuant to the agreement, GIS will become Acorn's exclusive sourcing partner within the territory of North America, South America and Europe, leveraging its customized sourcing and analytical services to help Acorn optimize its media and branding expertise. With over 6 years of experience in the direct-response television distribution field, GIS is an internationally experienced and diverse information and analytics product sourcing company whose expertise will help Acorn source products from the covered territories in order to expand Acorn's product portfolios and maximize its profits. As a leading TV direct sales company in China, Acorn is poised to take advantage of GIS' expertise to address the world's largest potential customer base.