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-Cartoon-
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York & Los Angeles, California
Cartoon Network, currently seen in 87.3 million US homes and 160 countries
around the world, is Turner Broadcasting System's 24-hour, ad-supported
cable service offering the best in animated entertainment. They draw from
one of the worlds largest cartoon libraries. Since its launch in 1992, Cartoon
Network has remained one of ad-supported cable’s highest-rated networks.
Offices: Ottawa, Ontario
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster and one of its
largest cultural institutions. CBC/Radio-Canada reaches Canadians through
eight national radio and television networks, its full-service web sites,
local/regional stations and affiliates, as well as the digital television
channel Country Canada, and the continuous music networkGalaxie. In addition,
CBC/Radio-Canada has forged partnerships with other broadcasters and is
a partner in the satellite radio service SIRIUS Canada as well as in the
specialty television services ARTV and The Documentary Channel.
Offices: New York, New York
America's most watched television network, CBS was established in 1928,
when founder William Paley purchased 16 independent radio stations and christened
them the Columbia Broadcast System. Today, with more than 200 television
stations and affiliates reaching virtually every home in the United States,
CBS is the Number One rated network with a primetime line-up that has been
watched by more than 233 million people so far this season. Its programming
arms include CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports.
Offices: San Francisco, California
Cinemax is a cable television network launched in 1980 that provides movies,
special features, erotica programming for adults, and other services to
consumers via subscriptions. Cinemax is owned by the Home Box Office (HBO)
Group. Cinemax has exclusive Hollywood premiers and a large variety of hits
to entertain movie lovers from coast-to-coast.
Offices: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
CNBC is the recognized global leader in business news, providing real-time
financial market coverage and business information to more than 230 million
homes worldwide, including more than 86 million households in the United
States and Canada. Additionally, CNBC viewers can manage their individual
investment portfolios and gain additional in-depth information by accessing
their website.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York & Washington, DC
Founded in 1980 by Ted Turner, it introduced the idea of 24 hour news coverage.
It is America's highest rated cable news network. Its programming is filled
by various news programs and talk shows. It has over 4,000 news professionals
to draw on world wide used in both televised reporting and their website.
CNN.com is among the world's leaders in online news and information delivery
with features ranging from live video streaming to audio packages to searchable
archives of news features and background information.-College Sports-
Offices: New York, New York & Carlsbad, California
College Sports Television officially began in April, 2003 as the first 24-hour
network devoted exclusively to college sports. CSTV has televised more than
6,000 hours of original programming, features, talk shows and documentaries
as well as more women’s sports coverage than any other network. Its regular
season and championship event coverage draws from every major collegiate
athletic conference and division, in addition to nine NCAA championships.
Offices: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Founded in 1963, Comcast has grown from a single system cable operation
into one of the world's leading communication companies, focused on broadband
cable, commerce and content. Comcast Cable is the country's largest provider
of cable services, and is expanding its cable operations to deliver digital
services, provide faster Internet and IP-enabled phone service, as well
as develop and deliver innovative programming.
Offices: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bethesda, Maryland; Chicago, Illinois;
Sacramento, California & New York, New York
The 24 hour sports network for Comcast is which is broken into 5 different
regional sports networks; CSN-Mid Atlantic, CSN-Philadelphia, CSN-Chicago,
CSN-West, and SportsNet New York. Each regional station is designed to cover
their respective regions, and each has acquired the rights to cover the
sports teams of their region.
Offices: New York, New York
Comedy Central is television's only all-comedy network, is a 24-hour, advertiser-supported,
basic cable comedy service available to more than 87 million viewers domestically
and is the #1 network in primetime among men 18-24, as well as a consistent
top 10-rated network among all adults 18-49. Comedy Central has broken beyond
the traditional boundaries of the living room to offer cutting-edge originals
both online, through the network's broadband channel MotherLoad, and on-the-go
via arrangements with all the major wireless carriers. Comedy Central is
also involved in producing nationwide stand-up tours and boasts its own
record label.
Offices: New York, New York
Court TV®, a Turner Broadcasting Systems company, provides a window on the
American system of justice through distinctive programming that both informs
and entertains. Seen in 86 million US homes, Court TV Networks™ is comprised
of Court TV News™, which provides live trial coverage in daytime; Court
TV: Seriously Entertaining™ in prime time, featuring investigative drama,
expert reality and compelling nonfiction series; and Court TV Extra™, a
subscription Web-based service offering viewers an interactive opportunity
to watch multiple live trials on the Internet, while accessing the tremendous
resources of Court TV Online™.
Offices: Washington, DC
C-SPAN is a private, non-profit company, created in 1979 by the cable television
industry as a public service. Their mission is to provide the audience access
to the live proceedings of the US House of Representatives and the US Senate,
and to other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided-all
without editing, commentary or analysis. C-SPAN receives no government funding;
operations are funded by fees paid by cable and satellite affiliates who
carry C-SPAN programming. -Discovery-
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
Created in 1985 it is one of the most widely distributed television brand
in the world, reaching 475 million homes in more than 160 countries. With
a commitment to portray real people involved in extraordinary endeavors,
the Discovery Channel will unveil an ambitious slate of specials and series
in 2005, offering viewers programs in the genres of science, history, nature,
technology, adventure, investigation and exploration.
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
With a rich and diverse schedule driven by dramatic and authoritative programming,
Discovery Health Channel is truly TV That Matters. Discovery Health Channel
is firmly anchored among television's top brands, providing resources and
stories on the most important health issues of the day and empowering viewers
and their families to achieve better health and longer lives.
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
As more and more people make their homes the center of their lives-whether
it is repainting the den, throwing a fabulous party or cooking a delicious
meal-Discovery Home Channel speaks to men and women looking to enhance and
improve their homes. Launched in December 2003, Discovery Home Channel reaches
more than 36 million households, offering a lifestyle tool box of design,
home improvement, decorating, cooking, landscaping and do-it-yourself programming.
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
Launched in 2003, Discovery Times Channel brings the unforgettable stories
and events of their audiences lifetime to 36 million homes in the United
States, filling a void in today's television universe for long-form, thoughtful
programming on current events. They feature programming from various filmmakers
and New York Times Journalists. Originally a joint venture of The New York
Times and Discovery Communications, it is now in sole control of Discovery
Communications.
Offices: Burbank, California
Disney Channel US is a 24-hour general entertainment television network
that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and
movies plus contemporary acquired programming. Currently available on basic
cable, Disney Channel is part of Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, and is
managed by Disney-ABC Television Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company.
They distribute approximately 100 Disney-branded blocks of programming in
more then 70 different countries to over 600 households.
Offices: Knoxville, Tennessee
DIY Network is the television source for the best know-how and how-to when
it comes to any type of do-it-yourself project. DIY presents 90 percent
original programming across a broad range of categories including Home Building;
Home Improvement; Automotive & Boating; Crafts; Gardening; Living; and Woodworking.
Informational and entertaining, DIY's programs and experts answer sought-after
questions, plus offer creative projects.
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