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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
 
o TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the transition period from ______to _________.

Commission file number: 000-29363

PLAYERS NETWORK
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Nevada
 
88-0343702
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

1771 E. Flamingo Road, #202-A
Las Vegas, NV
 
89119
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(702) 734-3457
(Issuer’s telephone number)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o
Smaller reporting company
x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes o   No x

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s Common Stock on August 5, 2010 was 58,074,226.
 


 
 

 
 
PLAYERS NETWORK
FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010

 
Page
 
 
INDEX
 
 
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
1
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements
2
 
Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009
2
 
Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
3
 
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 (Unaudited)
4
 
Notes to the Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)
5
 
 
 
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
15
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
19
Item 4T.
Controls and Procedures
19
 
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
19
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
19
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
20
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
20
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
21
Item 5.
Other Information
21
Item 6.
Exhibits
22
 
 
 
SIGNATURES
23

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD—LOOKING STATEMENTS

On one or more occasions, we may make forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding our assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Words or phrases such as “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “predicts,” “projects,” “targets,” “will likely result,” “will continue” or similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below, under “Part II — Other Information, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere herein. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, your attention is directed to any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent annual and periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A.

Unless the context requires otherwise, references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refer specifically to Players Network.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1 - Financial Statements

 
 
Players Network
Condensed Balance Sheets
 
             
             
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
       
Assets
           
             
Current assets:
           
Cash
  $ 31,908     $ -  
Prepaid expenses
    -       1,000  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
               
   doubtful accounts of $5,000
    9,350       3,500  
   Total current assets
    41,258       4,500  
                 
Fixed assets, net
    768       1,073  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 42,026     $ 5,573  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
               
                 
Current liabilities:
               
Checks written in excess of available funds
  $ -     $ 1,719  
Deferred revenues
    6,273       5,000  
Accounts payable
    538,533       515,981  
Accrued expenses
    384,573       342,651  
Current maturities of long term debt
    -       3,000  
Total current liabilities
    929,379       868,351  
                 
Long term debt
    25,000       25,000  
                 
Total Liabilities
    954,379       893,351  
                 
Stockholders' (deficit):
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares
               
authorized; 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding
               
at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
    2,000       2,000  
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000,000 shares
               
authorized; 57,433,638 and 48,784,659 shares issued and outstanding
               
at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
    57,434       48,785  
Additional paid-in capital
    17,606,538       16,919,674  
Accumulated (deficit)
    (18,578,325 )     (17,858,237 )
Total Stockholders' (Deficit)
    (912,353 )     (887,778 )
                 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' (Deficit)
  $ 42,026     $ 5,573  

 
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Players Network
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
 
                       
                       
   
For the three months ended
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenue:
                       
Network
  $ 4,330     $ 10,563     $ 5,472     $ 25,283  
Production and other
    22,217       6,150       41,817       21,785  
Total revenue
    26,547       16,713       47,289       47,068  
                                 
Expenses:
                               
Direct operating costs
    326,386       84,489       396,524       265,561  
General and administrative
    87,701       164,721       212,893       265,835  
Officer salaries
    37,500       105,000       94,884       360,493  
Salaries and wages
    18,980       9,350       41,679       20,300  
Board of director services
    -       -       17,399       38,922  
Rent
    6,000       18,750       14,000       37,499  
Depreciation and amortization
    153       153       305       305  
Total operating expenses
    476,720       382,463       777,684       988,915  
                                 
Net operating (loss)
    (450,173 )     (365,750 )     (730,395 )     (941,847 )
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest expense
    (927 )     (25,214 )     (1,983 )     (55,579 )
Forgiveness of debt
    -       -       12,290       -  
Total other income (expense)
    (927 )     (25,214 )     10,307       (55,579 )
                                 
Net (loss)
  $ (451,100 )   $ (390,964 )   $ (720,088 )   $ (997,426 )
                                 
Weighted average number of
                               
common shares outstanding -
basic and fully diluted
    56,597,434       38,794,717       53,923,298       37,683,431  
                                 
Net (loss) per share - basic and
fully diluted
  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.03 )

 
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Players Network
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
 
             
             
   
For the six months ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Cash flows from operating activities
           
Net (loss)
  $ (720,088 )   $ (997,426 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to
               
net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization expense
    305       305  
Amortization of beneficial conversion feature
    -       21,112  
Stock issued for services
    373,020       276,916  
Stock issued for compensation, related party
    66,250       194,931  
Stock issued for financing cost
    -       20,178  
(Gain) loss on stock issued for debt
    (12,290 )     -  
Options and warrants granted for services
    18,533       186,915  
Decrease (increase) in assets:
               
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,000       -  
Accounts receivable
    (5,850 )     41,170  
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Checks written in excess of deposits
    (1,719 )     (2,176 )
Deferred revenues
    1,273       -  
Accounts payable
    84,552       139,592  
Accrued expenses
    41,922       58,572  
Net cash used in operating activities
    (153,092 )     (59,911 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities
               
Proceeds from long term debt
    2,300       2,500  
Repayment of long term debt
    (5,300 )     -  
Proceeds from sale of common stock
    188,000       62,000  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    185,000       64,500  
                 
Net increase in cash
    31,908       4,589  
Cash - beginning
    -       -  
Cash - ending
  $ 31,908     $ 4,589  
                 
Supplemental disclosures:
               
Interest paid
  $ 986     $ 2,305  
Income taxes paid
  $ -     $ -  
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The interim condensed financial statements included herein, presented in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles and stated in US dollars, have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to not make the information presented misleading.

These statements reflect all adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein. Except as otherwise disclosed, all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. It is suggested that these interim condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009 and notes thereto included in the Company's 10-K annual report. The Company follows the same accounting policies in the preparation of interim reports.

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “ASC”). The ASC has become the single source of non-governmental accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) recognized by the FASB in the preparation of financial statements. The ASC does not supersede the rules or regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), therefore, the rules and interpretive releases of the SEC continue to be additional sources of GAAP for the Company. The Company adopted the ASC as of July 1, 2009. The ASC does not change GAAP, and did not have an effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Reclassifications
Certain amounts in the prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentation.
 
Results of operations for the interim periods are not indicative of annual results.

Note 2 – Going Concern

As shown in the accompanying condensed financial statements, the Company has incurred recurring losses from operations resulting in an accumulated deficit of ($18,578,325), and as of June 30, 2010, the Company’s current liabilities exceeded its current assets by $888,121 and its total liabilities exceeded its total assets by $912,353. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management is actively pursuing new ventures to increase revenues. In addition, the Company is currently seeking additional sources of capital to fund short term operations. Management believes these factors will contribute toward achieving profitability. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of any uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements also do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Note 3 – Related Party

Officers
On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $35,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s CEO. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s President of Programming. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s CEO as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s President of Programming as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $12,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

Officer compensation expense was $94,884 and $360,493 at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The balance owed was $21,506 and $6,460 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Board of Directors
On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The fair value of the common stock in total was $3,750 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 75,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The total estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $3,707.

Significant Vendor
On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 994,199 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s major vendor as payment on outstanding accounts payable invoices in the total amount of $62,000. The total fair value of the common stock was $49,710 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, resulting in debt forgiveness of $12,290.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, $10,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On March 11, 2010 the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, $10,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On March 23, 2010 the Company received $30,000 in exchange for a subscription payable for 600,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor. In addition, $21,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor. The shares were subsequently issued on April 26, 2010.

On April 1, 2010 the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $30,000. In addition, $15,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On April 29, 2010 the Company issued 560,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 280,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 280,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $28,000. In addition, $16,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 100,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 100,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000. In addition, $7,500 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

Note 4 – Accrued Expenses

As of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 accrued expenses included the following:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Customer Deposits
  $ 26,000     $ 13,500  
Accrued Payroll, Officer
    21,506       6,460  
Accrued Payroll and Payroll Taxes
    333,434       320,055  
Accrued Interest
    3,633       2,636  
    $ 384,573     $ 342,651  

Note 5 – Long Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
8% unsecured convertible debentures, due in September of 2011, convertible
into 500,000 shares of common stock at any time prior to maturity based
on a conversion price of $0.05 per share. Accrued interest is convertible
as well at a conversion price of $0.05 per share.
  $ 25,000     $ 25,000  
Unsecured demand note due to a related party.
    -       3,000  
Total debt
    25,000       28,000  
Less: current portion
    -       3,000  
Long-term debt, less current portion
  $ 25,000     $ 25,000  

Future maturities of long-term debt are as follows as of June 30, 2010:

2010
  $ -  
2011
    25,000  
Thereafter
    -  
    $ 25,000  

Accrued interest on the above convertible notes totaled $3,633 and $2,636 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Interest expense totaled $1,983 and $55,579 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, of which $986 and $2,305, respectively, was incurred from credit card finance charges and accounts payable finance charges.

According to the terms of the Convertible Promissory Note, the estimated number of shares of common stock that would be received upon conversion of the outstanding principal and accrued interest was 572,657 shares at June 30, 2010.

 
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Note 6 – Stockholders’ Equity

Preferred stock
No preferred shares were authorized or issued during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Stock issuances
On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 150,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for video production services rendered. The total fair value of the common stock was $9,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 200,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $12,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of free trading common stock to a law firm for legal services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 500,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $30,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 67,000 shares of free trading common stock to a law firm for legal services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $4,020 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to an employee for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $3,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 25,000 shares of free trading common stock to an employee for administrative services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $12,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On January 8, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, $10,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 994,199 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s major vendor as payment on outstanding accounts payable invoices in the total amount of $62,000. The total fair value of the common stock was $49,710 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, resulting in debt forgiveness of $12,290.
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $35,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s CEO as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s President of Programming as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010. The fair value of the common stock in total was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The fair value of the common stock in total was $3,750 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, $10,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On March 11, 2010 the Company issued 400,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000. In addition, $10,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On March 23, 2010 the Company received $30,000 in exchange for a subscription payable for 600,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor. In addition, $21,000 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor. The shares were subsequently issued on April 26, 2010.

On April 1, 2010 the Company issued 600,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $30,000. In addition, $15,000 of the proceeds was used to pay for services performed by the vendor.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for work related to the production of a television series. The total fair value of the common stock was $150,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 20,000 shares of free trading common stock for legal services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 40,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $4,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 25,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $2,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 175,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $17,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $12,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 300,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $30,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 29, 2010 the Company issued 560,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 280,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 280,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $28,000. In addition, $16,000 of the proceeds was used to pay for services performed by the vendor.

On May 25, 2010 the Company issued 40,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,800 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On May 25, 2010 the Company issued 80,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $13,600 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 200,000 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 100,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 100,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000. In addition, $7,500 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 111,112 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 111,112 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 83,334 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 83,334 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $15,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 27,778 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 27,778 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $5,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 55,556 shares of common stock, along with warrants to purchase 55,556 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000.

 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
 
On June 11, 2010 the Company issued 5,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,100 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On June 11, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for video production services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $22,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

Stock cancellations
On January 8, 2010 the Company cancelled 100,000 shares for non-performance of services.

On June 11, 2010 the Company cancelled 760,000 shares for non-performance of services.

Note 7 – Warrants and Options

Options and Warrants Granted
On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s CEO. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s President of Programming. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $4,942.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 75,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to one of its directors. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share. The total estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 431% and a call option value of $0.0494, was $3,707.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000 in conjunction with the sale of 400,000 shares of common stock.

On March 11, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 200,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 200,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000 in conjunction with the sale of 400,000 shares of common stock.

On March 23, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $30,000 in conjunction with the sale of a subscription payable for 600,000 shares of common stock.

On April 1, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $30,000 in conjunction with the sale of 600,000 shares of common stock.

On April 29, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 280,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 280,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $28,000 in conjunction with the sale of 560,000 shares of common stock.

On June 10, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 100,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 100,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000 in conjunction with the sale of 200,000 shares of common stock.
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

On June 10, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 111,112 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000 in conjunction with the sale of 111,112 shares of common stock.

On June 10, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 83,334 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $15,000 in conjunction with the sale of 83,334 shares of common stock.

On June 10, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 27,778 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $50,000 in conjunction with the sale of 27,778 shares of common stock.

On June 10, 2010 the Company issued warrants to purchase 55,556 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000 in conjunction with the sale of 55,556 shares of common stock.

Options and Warrants Cancelled
No options or warrants were cancelled during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Options and Warrants Expired
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, a total of 1,010,000 options that were outstanding as of December 31, 2009 expired.

Options Exercised
No options were exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

The following is a summary of information about the Stock Options outstanding at June 30, 2010.
         
       
Shares Underlying
Shares Underlying Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
   
   
Weighted
     
 
Shares
Average
Weighted
Shares
Weighted
 
Underlying
Remaining
Average
Underlying
Average
Range of
Options
Contractual
Exercise
Options
Exercise
Exercise Prices
Outstanding
Life
Price
Exercisable
Price
           
$ 0.10 - $1.00
12,232,780
2.19 years
$ 0.23
12,232,780
$ 0.23

The fair value of each option and warrant grant are estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants under the fixed option plan:

 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
       
Average risk-free interest rates
    2.62 %     2.05 %
Average expected life (in years)
    3       3  
Volatility
    308 %     294 %

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-term traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. During 2010 and 2009, there were no options granted with an exercise price below the fair value of the underlying stock at the grant date.

The weighted average fair value of options granted with exercise prices at the current fair value of the underlying stock during the six months ended June 30, 2010 was approximately $0.31 per option, and during the six months ended June 30, 2009 was approximately $0.20 per option.
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The following is a summary of activity of outstanding stock options:

        Weighted
        Average
   
Number
 
Exercise
   
of Shares
 
Price
         
Balance, December 31, 2009
   
9,830,000
   
$
0.23
 
Options expired
   
(1,010,000)
     
(0.42)
 
Options cancelled
   
-0-
     
-0-
 
Options granted
   
3,412,780
     
0.31
 
Options exercised
   
-0-
     
-0-
 
                 
Balance, June 30, 2010
   
12,232,780
     
0.23
 
                 
Exercisable, June 30, 2010
   
12,232,780
   
$
0.23
 

Note 8 – Subsequent Events

Stock issuances

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 40,000 shares of free trading common stock to a law firm for legal services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $8,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 75,000 shares of free trading common stock to a law firm for legal services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $15,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 30,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for video production services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $6,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 70,588 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s major vendor as payment on outstanding accounts payable invoices in the total amount of $12,000. The total fair value of the common stock was $14,118 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant, resulting in an additional expense of $2,118.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $20,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of free trading common stock to a consultant for accounting services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of restricted common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $25,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
 
 
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Players Network
Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Options granted

On July 19, 2010 the Company granted 1,500,000 cashless stock options as a bonus to the Company’s CEO. The options are exercisable until July 18, 2014 at an exercise price of $0.22 per share. The estimated value using the Black-Scholes Pricing Model, based on a volatility rate of 483% and a call option value of $0.1999, was $299,803.

In accordance with ASC 855-10, all subsequent events have been reported through the filing date.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Overview and Outlook

Players Network was incorporated in the State of Nevada in March of 1993. Players Network is a global media and entertainment company engaged in the development, production, distribution and marketing of television programs and internet broadcasting about the Las Vegas and Gaming Lifestyles, and other related entertainment themes. Players Network owns and operates three key brands, Players Network, Vegas on Demand TV and Sexy City Sin TV.

The Company’s television channels consist of original programming that is distributed over its own video on demand (“VOD”) Channels to approximately 24,000,000 homes over Comcast, DirecTV, AT&T, Verizon, Dish Network and its own Broadband Network, as well as, Hulu, Blinkx, Google, YouTube and Yahoo Video, for DVD home video, mobile platforms, and through worldwide television syndication. Players Network has a thirteen year history of providing consumers with quality ‘Gaming and Las Vegas Lifestyle’ video content.

The Company focuses on unique, high-quality programming that captures the excitement, passion, enjoyment, sex appeal, entertainment, information, celebrity, and the non-stop adrenaline rush of the Las Vegas Gaming Lifestyle. Players Network’s content goes beyond poker, casino action, sports betting, and racing, to lifestyle programs about entertainment and fine living that attract the young and sophisticated viewers that comprise the major digital media demographic.

Much of Players Network’s programming is educational, involving experts helping viewers become smarter gaming consumers, so when they visit a casino they have the best chance possible to win. Many shows are celebrity driven, since so many celebrities in movies and music, TV and sports come to Las Vegas to play.

Players Network programming is conceived and produced to create successful advertising, cross-promotional and marketing opportunities for distributors and sponsors by engaging this highly targeted, desirable audience in programming that excites them.

As we continue to expand our business and implement our business strategy, our current monthly cash flow requirements will exceed our near term cash flow from operations. Our available cash resources and anticipated cash flow from operations are insufficient to satisfy our anticipated costs associated with new product development. There can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient cash from operations in future periods to satisfy our capital requirements. Therefore, we will have to continue to rely on external financing activities, including the sale of our equity securities, to satisfy our capital requirements for the foreseeable future. Due, in part, to our lack of historical earnings, our prior success in attracting additional funding has been limited to transactions in which our equity is used as currency. In light of the availability of this type of financing, and the lack of alternative proposals, our board of directors has determined that the continued use of our equity for these purposes may be necessary if we are to sustain operations. Equity financings of the type we have been required to pursue are dilutive to our stockholders and may adversely impact the market price for our shares. However, we have no commitments for borrowings or additional sales of equity, the precise terms upon which we may be able to attract additional funding is not known at this time, and there can be no assurance that we will be successful in consummating any such future financing transactions on terms satisfactory to us, or at all.

Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Increase /
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
 
                   
Revenues
  $ 26,547     $ 16,713     $ 9,834  
 
                       
Direct operating costs
    326,386       84,489       241,897  
General and administrative
    87,701       164,721       (77,020 )
Salaries and wages
    56,480       114,350       (57,870 )
Board of director services
    -       -       -  
Rent
    6,000       18,750       (12,750 )
Depreciation and amortization
    153       153       -  
 
                       
Total Operating Expenses
    476,720       382,463       94,257  
 
                       
Net Operating (Loss)
    (450,173 )     (365,750 )     (84,423 )
 
                       
Total other income (expense)
    (927 )     (25,214 )     24,287  
 
                       
Net (Loss)
  $ (451,100 )   $ (390,964 )   $ (60,136 )

 
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Revenues:

During the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, we received revenues primarily from two sources - licensing fees from our private networks, including the sale of in-home media and advertising fees, and production revenues, which included fees from third party programming production. Aggregate revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $26,547 compared to revenues of $16,713 in the three months ended June 30, 2009, an increase in revenues of $9,834, or 59%. Revenues from networks were down significantly in the three months ended June 30, 2009 due to a significant reduction in advertising spending and slow acceptance of the Company’s media content. Production revenues increased by 261% due to a short term project started in 2010 to develop media content for a local adventure sport business, and a three year distribution agreement we entered into on April 19, 2010 with a company in Greece to distribute our audio/video content for $150,000 per year.

Direct Operating Costs:

Direct operating costs were $326,386 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $84,489 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, an increase of $241,897, or 286%. Our direct operating costs in 2010 increased due to an increase in the production costs for our audio/video content, much of which was paid in common stock in lieu of cash. During the three months ending June 30, 2010 we issued 2,140,000 shares of common stock valued at $268,000, while in the same period in 2009 we issued 455,000 shares valued at $53,500 for video production services. In 2010 we continued to develop and distribute our content without maximizing our sales potential. Direct operating costs are comprised of video production and distribution costs.

General and Administrative:

General and administrative expenses were $87,701 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $164,721 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $77,020, or 47%. The decrease in general and administrative expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 2009 was due to hiring employees to handle administrative tasks that were previously outsourced to independent contractors, along with reductions in legal and professional fees. In the future we expect to continue to reduce our general and administrative costs.

Salaries and Wages:

Salaries and wage expense was $56,480 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $114,350 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $57,870, or 51%. The Company recorded non-cash payments on accrued salaries and wages totaling $12,500 and $155,631, during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which included accrued salaries from prior periods. The non-cash payments consisted of the value of common stock, recorded at fair value, issued to employees of $12,500 and $145,631 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as, common stock options, recorded at fair value of $-0- and $10,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Salaries and wage expenses decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 2009 primarily because of a decrease in the issuance of common stock options to officers, and the unpaid leave of absence taken by the Company’s President of Programming during 2010.

Rent:

Rent expense was $6,000 and $18,750 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our rent expense decreased by $12,750, or 68%, as a result of the relocation of our office and the elimination of our sound stage warehouse subsequent to June 30, 2009. We expect our quarterly rent expense will be $6,000 for the foreseeable future.

Depreciation and Amortization:

Depreciation and amortization expense was $153 the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $153 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

Net Operating Loss:

Net operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $450,173, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net operating loss of $365,750 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, or $0.01 per share, a decrease of $84,423, or 23%. Net operating loss increased primarily as a result of our increased non-cash direct operating costs in 2010 compared to 2009. We increased production to meet our new demands with regard to our distribution agreement in Greece and expensed these costs as incurred.
 
 
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Net Loss:

The net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $451,100 compared to a net loss of $390,964 for the three months ended June 30, 2009, an increased net loss of $60,136, or 15%. Net loss increased primarily as a result of our decreased non-cash officer salaries and decreased direct operating costs in 2010 compared to 2009, as well as, our increased non-cash direct operating costs incurred with respect to the development of audio/video content for our distribution agreement in Greece during 2010 compared to 2009.


Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009:

 
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
   
Increase /
 
 
 
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
 
                   
Revenues
  $ 47,289     $ 47,068     $ 221  
 
                       
Direct operating costs
    396,524       265,561       130,963  
General and administrative
    212,893       265,835       (52,942 )
Salaries and wages
    136,563       380,793       (244,230 )
Board of director services
    17,399       38,922       (21,523 )
Rent
    14,000       37,499       (23,499 )
Depreciation and amortization
    305       305       -  
 
                       
Total Operating Expenses
    777,684       988,915       (211,231 )
 
                       
Net Operating (Loss)
    (730,395 )     (941,847 )     211,452  
 
                       
Total other income (expense)
    10,307       (55,579 )     65,886  
 
                       
Net (Loss)
  $ (720,088 )   $ (997,426 )   $ 277,338  

Revenues:

During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, we received revenues primarily from two sources - licensing fees from our private networks, including the sale of in-home media and advertising fees, and production revenues, which included fees from third party programming production. Aggregate revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $47,289 compared to revenues of $47,068 in the six months ended June 30, 2009, a minimal increase in revenues of $221, or 1%.

Direct Operating Costs:

Direct operating costs were $396,524 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $265,561 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $130,963, or 49%. Our direct operating costs in 2010 increased due to an increase in the production costs for our audio/video content, much of which was paid in common stock in lieu of cash, and expensed as incurred, rather than capitalized. During the six months ending June 30, 2010 we issued 2,690,000 shares of common stock valued at $301,000, while in the same period in 2009 we issued 1,060,500 shares valued at $132,215 for video production services. In 2010 we continued to develop and distribute our content without maximizing our sales potential. Direct operating costs are comprised of video production and distribution costs. Due to uncertainty in the valuation of our audio/video library, and the costs involved in obtaining an independent valuation study, we expense our audio/video development costs as incurred.

General and Administrative:

General and administrative expenses were $212,893 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $265,835 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $52,942, or 20%. The decrease in general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 2009 was primarily due to reductions in overhead associated with our move to a smaller office location in late 2009, and hiring employees to handle administrative tasks that were previously outsourced to independent contractors. We expect to continue to reduce our general and administrative costs.
 
 
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Salaries and Wages:

Salaries and wage expense was $136,563 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $380,793 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $244,230, or 64%. The Company recorded non-cash payments on accrued salaries and wages totaling $71,884 and $326,124, during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which included accrued salaries from prior periods. The non-cash payments consisted of the value of common stock, recorded at fair value, issued to employees of $62,000 and $158,631 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, as well as, common stock options, recorded at fair value of $9,884 and $167,493 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Salaries and wage expenses decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 2009 primarily because of a decrease in the issuance of common stock options to Officers, and the unpaid leave of absence taken by the Company’s President of Programming during 2010.

Board of Director Services:

Board of director services expense was $17,399 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $38,922 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decrease of $21,523, or 55%. Board of director services decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to 2009 due to a decrease in the compensation for board services, which included the issuance of common stock, as well as, common stock options. During the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company recorded non-cash expenses for consulting services totaling $17,399 and $38,922. The non-cash expenses consisted of the value of common stock and common stock options, recorded at fair value, issued to board members.

Rent:

Rent expense was $14,000 and $38,922 for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Our rent expense decreased by $21,523, or 55%, as a result of the relocation of our office and the elimination of our sound stage warehouse subsequent to June 30, 2009. We expect our quarterly rent expense will be $6,000 for the foreseeable future.

Depreciation and Amortization:

Depreciation and amortization expense was $305 the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $305 for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Net Operating Loss:

Net operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $730,395, or $0.01 per share, compared to a net operating loss of $941,847 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, or $0.02 per share, a decrease of $211,452, or 22%. Net operating loss decreased primarily as a result of our decreased non-cash officer salaries in 2010 compared to 2009.

Net Loss:

The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $720,088 compared to a net loss of $997,426 for the six months ended June 30, 2009, a decreased net loss of $277,338, or 28%. Net loss decreased primarily as a result of our decreased non-cash officer salaries in 2010 compared to 2009, as well as, $12,290 of debt forgiveness income in 2010 that was not recognized in 2009, and a decrease in interest expense of $53,596 due to notes payable that were converted prior to 2010.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The following table summarizes total assets, accumulated deficit, stockholders’ equity and working capital at June 30, 2010 compared to June 30, 2009.

 
 
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
 
             
Total Assets
  $ 42,026     $ 9,467  
 
               
Accumulated (Deficit)
  $ (18,578,325 )   $ (16,896,590 )
 
               
Stockholders’ (Deficit)
  $ (912,353 )   $ (1,352,624 )
 
               
Working Capital (Deficit)
  $ (888,121 )   $ (1,329,002 )

 
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Our principal source of operating capital has been provided from private sales of our common stock, revenues from operations, and, to a limited extent, debt financing. At June 30, 2010, we had $31,908 in cash and a negative working capital position of $(888,121).   As we attempt to expand operational activities and develop our audio/video library, we expect to continue to experience net negative cash flows from operations in amounts not now determinable, and will be required to obtain additional financing to fund operations through common stock offerings and debt borrowings to the extent necessary to provide working capital. We have and expect to continue to have substantial capital expenditure and working capital needs. We do not now have funds sufficient to fund our operations at their current level for the next twelve months. We need to raise additional cash to fund our operations and implement our business plan. We expect that the additional financing will (if available) take the form of a private placement of equity, although we may be constrained to obtain additional debt financing in lieu thereof. We are maintaining an on-going effort to locate sources of additional funding, without which we will not be able to remain a viable entity. No financing arrangements are currently under contract, and there are no assurances that we will be able to obtain adequate financing. If we are able to obtain the financing required to remain in business, eventually achieving operating profits will require substantially increasing revenues or drastically reducing expenses from their current levels or both. If we are able to obtain the required financing to remain in business, future operating results depend upon a number of factors that are outside of our control.

To conserve on the Company's capital requirements, the Company has issued shares in lieu of cash payments to employees and outside consultants, and the Company expects to continue this practice. In the six months ending June 30, 2010, the Company issued 6,471,199 shares of common stock valued at $488,980 in lieu of cash payments to employees and outside consultants. The Company is not now in a position to determine an approximate number of shares that the Company may issue for the preceding purpose in the remainder of 2010.

Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

Not applicable.

Item 4T. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e)).  Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered in this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the required time periods and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Inherent Limitations of Internal Controls

Our Principal Executive Officer does not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. Although our disclosure controls and procedures were designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, a control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute assurance that the objectives of the system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so. There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, other than those stated above, during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are not presently a party to any material litigation, nor to the knowledge of management is any litigation threatened against us, which may materially affect us.

 
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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not applicable.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On April 1, 2010 the Company issued 600,000 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 300,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 300,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $30,000. In addition, $15,000 of the proceeds was used to pay for services performed by the vendor.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for work related to the production of a television series. The total fair value of the common stock was $150,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 50,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $5,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 175,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $17,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for business development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $10,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of restricted common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation. The total fair value of the common stock was $12,500 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 300,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $30,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

On April 29, 2010 the Company issued 560,000 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 280,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 280,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $28,000. In addition, $16,000 of the proceeds was used to pay for services performed by the vendor.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 200,000 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 100,000 shares at $0.20 per share, exercisable for 36 months and warrants to purchase another 100,000 shares at $0.50 per share, exercisable for 36 months, to the Company’s major vendor in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000. In addition, $7,500 of the proceeds was used to repay a portion of the accounts payable balance back to the vendor.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 111,112 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 111,112 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $20,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 83,334 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 83,334 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $15,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 27,778 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 27,778 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $5,000.

On June 9, 2010 the Company issued 55,556 shares of restricted common stock, along with warrants to purchase 55,556 shares at $0.25 per share, exercisable for 24 months in exchange for cash proceeds of $10,000.

On June 11, 2010 the Company issued 5,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for website development services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,100 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.
 
 
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On June 11, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to a consultant for video production services provided. The total fair value of the common stock was $22,000 based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant.

The above securities were issued pursuant to the exemption to registration provided in Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 5. Other Information

Sale of Unregistered Securities

The information provided in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report is incorporated herein by reference.

Securities Issued to Officers and Directors

The Company has made the following securities issuances to its directors and officers:

Officers

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 700,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s CEO. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to the Company’s Michael Berk. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to the Company’s CEO as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to Michael Berk as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010.

On April 22, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation.

On July 19, 2010 the Company issued 125,000 shares of restricted common stock to its CEO for unpaid compensation.

On July 19, 2010 the Company granted 1,500,000 cashless stock options as a bonus to the Company’s CEO. The options are exercisable until July 18, 2014 at an exercise price of $0.22 per share.

Board of Directors

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to Doug Miller.

On March 1, 2010 the Company issued 75,000 shares of restricted common stock as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to John English.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 100,000 cashless stock options as compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to Doug Miller. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share.

On March 1, 2010 the Company granted 75,000 cashless stock options as prepaid compensation for service on the board of directors in 2010 to John English. The options are exercisable until March 1, 2013 at an exercise price of $0.10 per share.
 
 
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Entry into a Material Agreement

On April 19, 2010, the Company entered into a Distribution Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Vermantia Media Group Ltd. (“Vermantia”) and Stroboscope Productions (“Stroboscobe”) (Vermantia and Stroboscobe together, the “Licensees”).  Pursuant to the Agreement the Company has agreed to license video content to the Licensees for viewing on Betorium TV in Greece.  In exchange for the rights to distribute the video content, the Licensees have agreed to pay the Company fees of $150,000 per year for three years.  The preceding description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety to the terms of the Agreement which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 6. Exhibits

10.1
 
Distribution Agreement by and between Players Network, Vermantia Media Group Ltd., and Stroboscope Productions, dated April 19, 2010.*
     
31.1
 
Certifications pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
 
 
 
32.1
 
Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*

* Filed herewith.
 
 
 

 
 
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SIGNATURES

In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 13, 2010

Players Network
 
 
/s/ Mark Bradley
Mark Bradley
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
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