SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- FriendFinder Networks Inc. ("FFN")(NasdaqGM: FFN), a leading internet and technology company providing services in the rapidly expanding markets of social networking and web-based video sharing, today announced the acquisition of PerfectMatch.com from Matrima, Inc. PerfectMatch.com is a leading online relationship service helping adults seeking successful, lasting connections. Adding to FriendFinder Networks' vast portfolio of social networking sites, PerfectMatch.com is a welcome addition to the platform of FFN's general audience websites.

"This is an exciting opportunity for FriendFinder Networks as it expands our presence in the general audience social networking arena," says Marc Bell, Chief Executive Officer of FriendFinder Networks Inc. "This is the first step in an acquisition strategy that will strengthen our business and continue our growth."

Unique to PerfectMatch.com is the Duet® Total Compatibility System, which analyzes the "whole person" to find friends, taking into account each member's personality, values and ideals, life and love-style preferences to identify and find the person right for them. This proprietary system enables PerfectMatch.com to provide the best online capabilities and member experience to those seeking true love, a relationship or marriage.

In conjunction with the acquisition, PerfectMatch.com founder Duane Dahl will join FriendFinder Networks as General Manager of the Company's general audience dating websites group, including Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com.  Mr. Dahl's experience and knowledge in the area of entertainment integration helped to forge partnerships for PerfectMatch.com with numerous world-class brands, including Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., NBC Universal, iVillage and MSNBC. PerfectMatch.com has been featured prominently in numerous films and TV shows including Lifetime Original Movie "Perfect Romance," "Must Love Dogs" starring Diane Lane and John Cusack, a special one hour Valentine's "Dr. Phil" show, dedicated entirely to PerfectMatch.com, "Good Luck Chuck" starring Jessica Alba, "Dancing With the Stars" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop," starring Kevin James.

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This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of the Company's securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.

About FriendFinder Networks Inc.

FriendFinder Networks Inc. (www.FFN.com) is an internet-based social networking and technology company operating several of the most heavily visited websites in the world, including AdultFriendFinder.com, Amigos.com, AsiaFriendFinder.com, Cams.com, FriendFinder.com, BigChurch.com and SeniorFriendFinder.com.  FriendFinder Networks Inc. also produces and distributes original pictorial and video content and engages in brand licensing.

Investor Contact for FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
Director, Investor Relations
561.912.7035 or investorrelations@ffn.com

Media Contact for FriendFinder Networks Inc.
Lindsay Trivento
Director, Corporate Communications
561.912.7010 or ltrivento@ffn.com

SOURCE FriendFinder Networks Inc.

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