Spark Networks(R) Establishes Open Market Stock Buyback Program of up to 1,000,000 Shares

BEVERLY HILLS, CA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2008) - Spark Networks, Inc. (AMEX: LOV), a leading provider of online personals services, today announced that it has established a repurchase program for the purchase of up to 1,000,000 shares of Spark Networks Common Stock. Purchases under the plan will be made from time to time, in the open market by a broker. The plan will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

About Spark Networks, Inc.:

The Spark Networks portfolio of consumer websites includes, among others, JDate®.com (www.jdate.com), AmericanSingles®.com (www.americansingles.com), BlackSingles.com® (www.blacksingles.com), and ChristianMingle®.com (www.christianmingle.com).

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