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Consorteum Holdings Inc. Appoints Past Chairman & CEO of McDonald’s Japan to Board of Advisors

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, March 4, 2010 — Consorteum Holdings Inc. (OTCBB: CSRH) is very pleased to announce that Mr. Pat Donahue will join the company’s new Board of Advisors.

Quent Rickerby, President & COO of Consorteum Holdings Inc., commented, “We believe the addition of Mr. Donahue to the Board of Advisors will provide the company with exceptional business experience and strategic advice. Mr. Donahue has held key leadership positions in one of the largest companies and best-known brands in the world. He brings proven leadership skills and ability to achieve business results. Consorteum is extremely fortunate that he has agreed to sit on our advisory board and believes his presence will add significant value to the company and shareholders.”

Mr. Donahue’s past leadership positions include Chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Canada and Chairman and CEO of McDonalds Japan, McDonalds largest International operation with about 3800 restaurants.

About Consorteum Holdings Inc.

Consorteum Holdings Inc. will build on its extensive expertise within the Payments and Transaction Industry in North America, Europe, and internationally by identifying new technologies and trends in the changing global marketplace, Consorteum Holdings Inc. aims to increase revenues in existing markets, enter new markets, and deliver unique products and services more effectively and efficiently. Each program and initiative launched is designed to drive additional transaction based, long-term revenues and increased shareholder value. Consorteum Holdings Inc. has built its reputation with one goal, “For our customers to look at us as partners, not just a technology provider.”

For more information, please visit: http://www.consorteum.com

Contacts:

Consorteum Holdings Inc.
Suite 202, 2900 John Street
Markham, Ontario, Canada L3R 5G3
investors@consorteum.com
+1.866.824.8854

Forward-Looking Statements:

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors should review carefully various risks and uncertainties identified in this release and matters set in the company's SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements.

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