PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Rentrak Corporation (Nasdaq: RENT - News) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Bill Livek and Chief Operating and Financial Officer David Chemerow purchased a combined total of approximately $260,000 of Rentrak common stock on the open market last week. Livek bought 10,000 shares for a total of approximately $150,000. He also holds 200,000 stock options, 75,000 stock appreciation rights and 213,750 restricted stock units. Chemerow acquired 7,000 shares for a total of approximately $106,000. He also holds 121,750 stock options and 131,173 restricted stock units.

"My ongoing investment in Rentrak reflects my long-term confidence in the company, and the attractive value that we are creating for our shareholders," said Livek. "I believe we are well positioned for sustainable long-term growth and profitability as Rentrak continues to provide our clients with vital insight into consumer viewing patterns across every media screen."

Chemerow stated, "Since joining Rentrak in October, I have been energized by our ability to attract new partners, make continued progress in building and demonstrating the capabilities of our Essentials suite of services, and work toward developing new and innovative products that will become part of the industry landscape for years to come."

About Rentrak Corporation

Rentrak Corporation is an industry-advancing media measurement and research company, serving the most recognizable names in the entertainment industry. Reaching across numerous platforms including box office, home entertainment, on-demand and linear television, broadband and mobile, Rentrak provides unique and actionable insight for our clients and partners. From the introduction of our revolutionary Pay-Per-Transaction® distribution and revenue-sharing system, which equipped Rentrak with the intelligence and ability to deal with large, complex data streams, to the company's exclusive Essentials(TM) suite of services, Rentrak has redefined digital audience measurement. Rentrak is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional offices in Los Angeles, New York City and Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale. For more information on any of Rentrak's services, please visit www.rentrak.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

When used in this discussion, the words "anticipates," "expects,'' "intends'' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements relate to, among other things, that Rentrak is creating attractive value for its shareholders and is well positioned for sustainable long-term growth and profitability; and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Factors that could affect Rentrak's financial results include customer demand for movies in various media formats subject to company guarantees, the company's ability to attract new revenue-sharing customers and retain existing customers, the company's success in maintaining its relationships with studios and other product suppliers, the company's ability to successfully develop and market new services to create new revenue streams, and Rentrak's customers continuing to comply with the terms of their agreements. Additional factors that could affect Rentrak's financial results are described in Rentrak's March 31, 2009 annual report on Form 10-K and subsequent quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Results of operations in any past period should not be considered indicative of the results to be expected for future periods.

CONTACT:
Laurie Berman
PondelWilkinson Inc.
For Rentrak Corporation
Tel:  310-279-5962
Email: lberman@pondel.com