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PRESS RELEASE DATED October 29, 2014

Exhibit 101

Press Release
Urban Television Network Corporation
1315 North Bullis Road Suite 6
Compton, Ca.  90221

                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
                                  (424) 338-6260

Punch TV's CEO Joseph Collins Becomes the
New CEO and Chairman of Urban Television Network Corp. URBT
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Wednesday October 29, 2014 Los Angeles, CA. Urban Television Network Corp.
(OTC: URBT) The Board of Directors of Urban Television Network Corp. has
named industry veteran and founder of Punch TV Studios, Joseph Collins, as the
new Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board. This appointment is
expected to breathe new life into the trans-media entertainment company.

"The Board wholeheartedly welcomes the addition of Joseph Collins' wisdom,
experience and leadership in the television entertainment industry to the
company," said former Board Member Randy Moseley. "Mr. Collins is a known
innovator in the industry, and is a welcome addition to the rebirth of Urban
Television Network Corp."

In his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Urban Television Network
Corporation, Mr. Collins will be responsible for leading the development and
execution of the Corporation's strategy of offering multi-ethnic media
products while creating shareholder value. Mr. Collins will be responsible for
overseeing the day-to-day operations of the corporation and its many
offerings.

"As CEO of Urban Television Network Corp., I will continue to expand the new
urban American footprint upon entertainment media countrywide through our
unique offerings, which feature exceptional talent and important social
messages," said Collins. "Our Punch TV and Urban Television Network shows and
products will compliment the new Punch TV Studios' offerings. As a focused
trans-media network, Punch TV will display the racial/ethnic, age, gender,
socioeconomic, religious, and other forms of diversity of America through its
entertainment offerings. In addition, we are planning to raise funding to
carry out the mission of the network."


About Urban Television Network Corporation:

Compton, CA. based Urban Television Network Corporation is the nation's
first and only minority certified  television  network  composed of
broadcast television  station affiliates across the country. Programming
provided by the network via satellite transmission is specifically targeted to
America's urban market comprised of African Americans, English-speaking
Hispanics and other Urban American consumers.  For additional information
about Urban Television Network Corporation visit us on the Internet at Punch
TV Studios, Inc. - http://www.punchtvstudios.com

Urban Television Network Corporation shares are traded on the over the counter
bulletin board exchange under the ticker symbol URBT.

About Punch TV Studios

Punch TV Studios, founded by Joseph Collins, is a fairly new and growing
national television studio. The studio airs TV shows nationwide in over 30
million households. Touting the theme, "New Urban America" and "Are You
Thirsty Yet?", Punch TV Studios offers shows that include the following genres:
sports (including martial arts), inspirational, TV dramas, children's shows,
detective shows, comedies, talk shows, entertainment news shows, films and
others. Since its launch, Punch TV Studios has continued to grow in
affiliates, advertisers, shows, and fans around the country.


Urban Television Network Corp. Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are based on the
current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of
uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current
plans and expectations, as well as future results of operations and financial
condition. A more extensive listing of risks and factors that may affect the
company's business prospects, and cause actual results to differ materially
from those described in the forward-looking statements, can be found in the
reports and other documents filed by the company with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise