October 06, 2008 08:00 AM Eastern Time 

Samsung and Circuit City Launch Promotion in Support of Dan Marino Foundation

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope program, an innovative philanthropy initiative that combines the forces of major national retailers with sports, music and civic personalities, along with retail partner Circuit City today launched a retail promotion to help raise funds for The Dan Marino Foundation. Now through October 25, consumers can save up to $200 when purchasing select Samsung HDTVs with Circuit City’s firedog^SM in-the wall installation. In addition, a portion of sales from all Samsung products sold in-store, online at www.circuitcity.com or by calling 1-800-THECITY will go to The Dan Marino Foundation.

Founded in 1992, The Dan Marino Foundation supports medical research, treatment, and outreach programs for children with chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities. The Foundation has raised more than $22 million to provide these programs and services that have benefited hundreds of thousands of children and their families. Dan Marino and his Foundation have been a part of Samsung’s Four Season of Hope since 2004.

“Dan Marino has become a icon in Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope program since joining four years ago,” said D.J. Oh, president and CEO, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. “Since then, we have worked together to raise funds for his foundation and awareness for this important cause. We are honored to work with such a first-class athlete and philanthropist and we look forward to supporting the work that the Dan Marino Foundation does to help children and families in need for years to come.”

“Working with Dan Marino and Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope has been a great opportunity for our entire company and for guests too,” said Jeff Maynard, vice president, marketing of Circuit City. “As a company, we are committed to helping those in need living in our immediate communities and we are proud to have a partner in Samsung who has the same goals and objectives when it comes to giving back.”

Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope began in 2002. Since then, the program has raised more than $12 million to benefit children, families and communities in need. For more information on Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope and The Dan Marino Foundation, please visit www.fourseasonsofhope.com and www.danmarinofoundation.org.

About Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), based in Ridgefield Park, NJ, is a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The company markets a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, information systems, and home appliance products, as well as oversees all of Samsung’s North American operations including Samsung Telecommunications America, LP, Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and Samsung Electronics Mexico, Inc. As a result of its commitment to innovation and unique design, the company was ranked #6 in the Electronics Industry segment in Fortune Magazine’s “Most Admired Companies 2008,” and named as one of Fast Company’s “Fast 50 Most Innovative Companies of 2008.” Among popular BusinessWeek rankings, the company ranked #26 in the publication’s “Most Innovative Companies of 2008” and #21 in the “100 Best Global Brands” for 2007. Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd. is also a top patent holder, ranking second overall in the U.S. in 2007. Please visit www.samsung.com for more information.

About the Dan Marino Foundation

The Dan Marino Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides integrated treatment programs, outreach services and research of chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities in children. Since the organization was established more than 14 years ago, it has built the Miami Children’s Hospital Dan Marino Center in Weston, FL, which is now recognized both nationally and internationally for its ability to provide the finest integrative care for children with autism. Currently, more than 20,000 children are seen at the Center each year for approximately 50,000 visits annually. In 2006, they introduced the Marino Autism Research Institute – a “Virtual Institute” designed to sponsor cross-university collaborative research in understanding, treating and preventing autism. Also launched by the Marino family is Childnet.tv, a web TV channel that is dedicated to autism and other neuron-developmental disorders and showcases personal stories, therapies and the latest medical breakthroughs. For more information about the Dan Marino Foundation, please visit www.danmarinofoundation.org.

About Circuit City Stores, Inc.

Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE:CC) is a leading specialty retailer of consumer electronics and related services. The domestic segment operates through 712 Superstores and nine outlet locations in 158 U.S. markets. The international segment operates through more than 950 retail stores and dealer outlets in Canada. Circuit City also operates Web sites at www.circuitcity.com and at www.thesource.ca.