Acorn International to Report Results for the Second Quarter of 2018

SHANGHAI,Sept. 4,2018 --Acorn International,Inc. (NYSE: ATV) ("Acorn" or the "Company") today announced thatthe Company will release financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2018 before the market opens on Wednesday,September 5,2018. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results for investors at 8:30 AM ET on that same day.

Jacob A. Fisch,CEO and President of Acorn,will lead the call. Following the presentation,there will be a brief question and answer segment for investors and analysts.

Dial-in details for the earnings conference call are as follows:

US/Canada:

+1-888-254-3590

International:

+1-323-994-2093

Please dial in 10 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the passcode 9314320 to join the call. A replay will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the conference call through September 12,2018 and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112,or (719) 457-0820,passcode 9314320. An archived audio file of the call will be available on the Company's website http://www.acorninternationalir.com/home/news-and-events/webcasts-and-presentations/.

Safe Harbor Statement

This news release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,as amended,and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "future," "going forward," "intends," "outlook," "plans," "target," "will," and similar statements. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions,and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks,uncertainties,and other factors,all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control,which may cause the Company's actual results,performance,or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks,or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information,future events,or otherwise,except as required by law.

About Acorn International,Inc.

Previously the leading TV infomercial company in China,Acorn International today sells its branded products primarily through e-commerce channels in China.Today's Acorn leverages its20-year TV direct marketinghistory to promote its brands as well as distribute its products direct-to-consumer,through China's major e-commerce platforms as well as other niche digital platforms. Acorn's business comprises two main divisions: itsBrand Division and New Business Division. Under the Brand Division,Acorn continues to sell its best-known brands,including Babaka posture correction products and Youngleda at-home,medical device products. Launched in 2018,the New Business Division includes Acorn Fresh,which brings the world's best fresh,and safe food directly to the Chinese consumer,as well Acorn Entertainment,which brings,through the creation of digital content,the best U.S. celebrity talent and brands to China,representing their in-country digital presence. For more information visitwww.acorninternationalir.com.

Contact:

Acorn International,Inc.

Compass Investor Relations

Ms. Margaret Zhao

Ms. Elaine Ketchmere,CFA

Phone: +86-21-5151-2677

Phone: +1-310-528-3031

Email:zhaoxiaojie@chinadrtv.com

Email:Eketchmere@compass-ir.com

www.chinadrtv.com

www.compassinvestorrelations.com

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