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Offices: Hialeah-Gables Chorale, Florida & New York, New York
Founded in 1984 Telemundo has grown to 24 stations in the USA., including
Puerto Rico, and more than 684 wireless cable systems. The network’s schedule
features a wide range of original programming, including popular novelas,
talk shows, sports and news, reality, entertainment, and music programs.
Telemundo is the only US Spanish-language network to present a prime-time
programming schedule consisting entirely of its own original programming.
Offices: Nashville, Tennessee
They have created a home where the independent documentary filmmaker is
always welcome tapping into the vast pool of documentaries that have been
previously unviewed by the public. The Channel strives for the highest quality
and seeks to air the personal works of the most talented documentary filmmakers.
They are international in scope airing docs that have rarely or never been
seen in this country. The Documentary Channel creates a community of support
for the vast array of content it offers.
Offices: Orlando, Florida
The Golf Channel is available in more than 90 million homes worldwide through
cable, satellite and wireless companies. It features a programming schedule
that includes more live golf coverage than any other network–an extensive
blend of golf competition from around the world–as well as news, instruction
and original productions. In addition to being the exclusive television
home of the Nationwide Tour, European Tour and Canadian Tour, The Golf Channel
is the exclusive cable home of the Champions Tour.
Offices: New York, New York
The History Channel® is one of the leading cable television networks featuring
compelling original, non-fiction specials and series that bring history
to life in a powerful and entertaining manner across multiple platforms.
The network provides an inviting place where people experience history in
new and exciting ways enabling them to connect their lives today to the
great lives and events of the past that provide a blueprint for the future.
The History Channel® reaches more than 89 million Nielsen subscribers.
Offices: New York, New York
The N, the nighttime network for teens, is a programming arm of MTV Networks
and is currently available in 45 million households via cable, digital cable
and satellite television. The N’s mission is to be the authentic voice of
teens and help them figure out their lives with relevant, topical programming
on-air. The N is dedicated to helping teens learn and grow, arming them
with information to help them meet the challenges of adolescence.
Offices: Temecula, California
Founded by outdoorsmen for outdoorsmen, The Outdoor Channel features quality
programming designed to educate and entertain sportsmen of all skill levels.
The channel promotes the traditional outdoor activities that are a vital
part of the nations heritage including fishing, hunting and shooting. The
programs are designed to appeal to "traditional sportsmen" of all ages with
a focus on activities that the entire family can enjoy in the great outdoors.-The Science-
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
The Science Channel is the source for entertaining specials and up-to-the-minute
science news. In 37 million homes, The Science Channel takes viewers down
to the molten core beneath the Earth's surface and to the outer edges of
the solar system to explain how the universe works. Since 2003 there has
been an effort to introduce original programming into their schedule.
Offices: Santa Monica. California
Soundtrack Channel is the first and only cable/satellite/IPTV channel devoted
to music videos from movie soundtracks and entertainment-focused programming,
including original movie music videos that are specially produced exclusively
for the channel. Launched March of 2002, STC currently operates three satellite
feeds broadcasting to approximately forty countries, including the United
States.
Offices: Big Bend, Wisconsin
The Sportsman Channel is the only television channel providing 100 percent
hunting and fishing programming, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. TSC
is dedicated to the over 47 million sportsmen in the US who yearned for
a dedicated hunting and fishing channel. TSC provides hunting and fishing
programming from around the world. Their strict programming guidelines serve
the serious sportsman and don’t allow for infomercials, motor sports, bull
riding or any other variety outdoor programming.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia; Santa Monica, California & New York, New
York
Established in 2003 as the ultimate destination for everything tennis. The
network champions the game with exclusive, comprehensive tournament coverage
that matches the intensity of the sport's competition schedule. With live
tournaments, news, one-on-one interviews, game analysis and skills instruction,
and behind-the-scenes coverage. The Tennis Channel represents more than
just tennis, as the network canvasses the tours and trends of all racquet
sports, including squash, badminton, racquetball, table tennis and paddle
tennis.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia
The WB is America's fifth broadcast network and is one of the fastest-growing
network among total viewers and in the 18-34 and 18-49 demographics. The
WB is a pop-culture phenomenon and has launched the careers of dozens of
young stars who make up the faces of new Hollywood. The WB Television Network
is available in 92 percent of the country and airs primetime programming
Sunday through Fridays. Its KidsWB! line-up airs weekday afternoons and
Saturday mornings.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia
Since 1982, The Weather Channel has brought timely weather information to
the world. Beginning as a 24-hour, 7 day television network devoted entirely
to weather, it has expanded across several mediums to bring the breaking
weather to its viewers and users. Immediate real-time relay of severe weather
watches and warnings is the most vital service provided by The Weather Channel.
Information from the National Weather Service is transmitted equipment at
each cable location.-TLC-
Offices: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Through emotional storytelling, TLC seeks to unite, engage and empower people
to transform their lives. TLC is now available in 89 million homes in the
United States and 8 million homes in Canada. In 2005, the network plans
to build on its brand strength by deepening program investment, pursuing
new talent and programs, producing more pilots and expanding into new genres.
With an active and loyal fan base, TLC continues to reach the desirable
audience of upscale viewers with programming that is original and relevant
to their lives.
Offices: Burbank, California
Toon Disney, part of the Disney Channel Worldwide family, is a 24-hour cable
network around the globe that features a variety of family-friendly animated
entertainment. Targeting Children 2-11 and advertiser supported, Toon Disney
showcases The Walt Disney Company’s vast animated library, as well as a
variety of acquired movies and animated programs. Toon Disney is part of
Disney ABC Cable Networks Group, and is managed by Disney-ABC Television
Group, a division of The Walt Disney Company.
Offices: Silver Springs, Maryland
Travel Channel's programming embodies all the elements that make the journey
a true experience. From leisure activities and high adventure to total indulgence
and cultural immersion in locales around the globe, the Travel Channel appeals
to the traveler in everyone. The Travel Channel now reaches over 80 million
homes in the United States. Their programming includes documentaries and
how-to shows related to travel and leisure around the United States and
the world.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia
Turner Classic Movies is a 24-hour cable, satellite and digital terrestrial
channel that launched in the US in 1990 and in the UKthe Time Warner group.
TCM draws on a unique and extensive library of 20th century movies, selecting
Hollywood’s finest quality films from the golden age to contemporary classics.
Documentaries and originalctive, whilst themed seasons cofashion.
Offices: Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York & Los Angeles, California
Turner Network Television, television’s first network for drama, has ranked
as ad-supported cable’s #1 network for three consecutive years. TNT features
a winning combination of award-caliber original productions, powerful drama
series, contemporary Hollywood movies, high-profile specials and sports.
Since its launch in October 1988, TNT has made a name for itself by producing
high-profile original movies. TNT’s championship sports franchises include
NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Series races, the PGA and British Open Championships
and the NBA.
Offices: New York, New York
TV Land continues to fulfill its promise to present the best programming
from all of television’s history. Now seen in more than 85 million US homes,
TV Land’s program mix features popular dramas, sitcoms, westerns, Retromercials
and a TV-referential interstitial environment, all programmed with a specific
audience in mind–the first generation of Americans to grow up watching television-and
features all-time Classic hits. Furthering the network’s commitment to develop
original programming that complements its acquisitions the network premiered
a variety of original specials in 2005 including.
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