Crown Media Holdings Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $62.8 million, a 3% decrease from $64.5 million for the third quarter of 2008. Adjusted EBITDA was $16.3 million compared to $8.7 million for the same period last year. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $20.0 million compared to $24.6 million for the same period last year. The net loss totaled $10.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to $17.9 million, or $0.17 per basic and diluted share, in the third quarter of 2008. Income from operations before interest expense was $14.69 million compared to $7.59 million for the same period last year. For the nine months, the company reported revenue of $202.0 million, a 2% decrease from $206.6 million for the same period of 2008. Adjusted EBITDA totaled $56.2 million compared to $42.9 million for the same period last year. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $33.4 million compared to $41.6 million for the same period last year. The net loss totaled $23.0 million, or $0.22 per basic and diluted share, compared to $38.5 million, or $0.37 per basic and diluted share, in the same period of 2008. Income from operations before interest expense was $52.43 million compared to $36.86 million for the same period last year.

Crown Media Holdings Inc. named Mark Kern as SVP Communications & Media Relations (818-755-2400). Kern, who most recently was an independent consultant, worked on the Hallmark Channel's launch in 2001. Susanne Smith McAvoy is promoted from VP to SVP Marketing for Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel (212-445-6600).

Crown Media Holdings Inc. has tapped Mark J. Kern as senior vice president, communications and media relations. He had been an independent communications consultant for such clients as Ovation TV and ReelzChannel.