BEIJING, Sept. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Phoenix New Media Limited ("Phoenix New Media", "ifeng" or the "Company") (NYSE: FENG), a leading new media company in China, today announced that it entered into a strategic partnership with China Unicom, China's second largest mobile operator, to offer a "Wo+ifeng" mobile video data package to China Unicom 3G subscribers through ifeng's mobile video application.

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This partnership marks the first cooperation between a Chinese telecom carrier and an Internet video news platform in China. Pursuant to the agreement, China Unicom's over 100 million 3G subscribers will be able to consume up to 6GB per month of mobile content through the "ifeng Video" mobile app for a monthly fee of 15 RMB. China Unicom users who choose the "Wo+ifeng" package will also have access to VIP services including ifeng's premium news video programs and documentaries not otherwise accessible. In the near future, the parties also plan to offer differentiated bundled packages to meet diverse user needs and viewing habits for news video content.

Mr. Ya Li, Chief Operating Officer and interim Chief Financial Officer of ifeng, commented at the press conference for the partnership, "Partnering with China's second largest mobile operator further demonstrates our recognized leadership in providing unique news-oriented video content. In today's on-the-go Chinese society, watching short-form professional news video clips through smart phones and other tablets devices, is an increasingly convenient and efficient way to consume the latest breaking news and highlights. This partnership will expand ifeng's mobile video audience and further enhance our user's experience on ifeng's mobile platform through mobile devices anytime, anywhere in the China Unicom 3G network."

About Phoenix New Media Limited

Phoenix New Media Limited (NYSE: FENG) is the leading new media company providing premium content on an integrated platform across Internet, mobile and TV channels in China. Having originated from a leading global Chinese language TV network based in Hong Kong, Phoenix TV, the Company enables consumers to access professional news and other quality information and share user-generated content on the Internet and through their mobile devices. Phoenix New Media's platform includes its ifeng.com channel, consisting of its ifeng.com website and web-based game platform, its video channel, comprised of its dedicated video vertical and mobile video services, and its mobile channel, including its mobile Internet website, mobile applications and mobile value-added services.

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For investor and media inquiries please contact:

Phoenix New Media Limited 
Matthew Zhao 
Email: investorrelations@ifeng.com

ICR, Inc. 
Jeremy Peruski 
Tel: +1 (646) 405-4883 
Email: investorrelations@ifeng.com

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