SES Americom release
Growing Line-Up of New Niche and Specialized Channels Launch With
Crawford Aboard HD-PRIME
One-stop origination and distribution solution from Crawford and SES
AMERICOM enabling niche and start-up networks to reach virtually every
cable household with quality programming
ATLANTA – April 9, 2006 – Answering the growing demand for niche
programming, SES AMERICOM and Crawford Communications today announced
they have launched four new digital channels in the last six months. The
duo’s one-stop-shop origination and distribution solution leverages
Crawford’s leading post production and broadcast facilities and SES
AMERICOM’s state-of-the-art AMC-10 satellite to provide even the
smallest of networks with the most advanced á la carte or turnkey
capabilities.
New channels like Eye Music Network and New Screen TV can now
cost-effectively tap a full suite of programming creation and delivery
services to quench viewer thirst for specialized programming. The
comprehensive solution includes master control, play-out, ad and live
feed insertion, domestic and international teleport services, C- and
Ku-band transportable earth stations, studio and remote video production
and editing, design, and animation.
“By leveraging the reach and reliability of SES AMERICOM’s AMC-10
satellite and HD-PRIMETM neighborhood, Crawford Communications is
providing new digital networks with the same origination and
distribution services we deliver to some of the biggest programming
brands in the world,” said Jim Schuster, senior vice president, Crawford
Communications. “With a creative concept targeting a niche audience, new
channels can cost-effectively put quality programming on TV screens
across the country with our state-of-the-art broadcast facility and the
people making it happen behind the scenes.”
“New digital channels can launch and build nationwide audiences without
a studio, staff, or single piece of production gear,” explains Bryan
McGuirk, president of media solutions for SES AMERICOM. “SES AMERICOM
and Crawford have combined our complementary strengths to allow new
channels to focus on what they do best – developing the compelling and
creative programming ideas that drive profits and core viewers to their
television sets.”
“New Screen TV’s network origination resides at Crawford in Atlanta,
where we can easily access it remotely to layout programming schedules
anytime, anywhere. Combine Crawford’s industry expertise with the
ubiquitous and trustworthy coverage of SES AMERICOM’s HD-PRIME
neighborhood, and it’s no contest,” said Rick Erikson, general manager
of New Screen TV, a brand new pay TV channel devoted to showcasing
quality independent films. “A growing number of people who are generally
turned off by mainstream entertainment are tuning us in, and we’ve got
the distribution partners to grow our audience and business for years to
come.”
“Eye Music Network is the new kid on the block in the world of music
video television, but we’re already in 4.2 million cable households and
looking to reach millions more in the coming months,” explains Fernando
Fernandez, CEO of Eye Music Network, which launched last fall with its
own well- crafted mix of music videos from every genre and virtually
every corner of the world. “By joining the Crawford-SES AMERICOM
solution we can take advantage of the Rolls Royce of satellites and the
most reliable distribution platform in the industry.”
About Crawford Communications
Crawford Communications, an Atlanta-based company, is a leader in the
electronic media services industry, offering domestic and international
clients a full spectrum of services for television, satellite
communications, Internet, film and audio. Established in 1981, the
Company has evolved with technology to comprise the best in satellite
transmission, television network origination and playback, transportable
satellite truck services, disaster recovery, streaming media/web
casting, online services, film transfer, digital and HD post production,
sound design and mixing, 5.1 surround sound, DVD authoring and standards
conversion.For more information about Crawford Communications and its
services, call (404) 876-7149 in Atlanta or toll free (800) 831-8027.
The company can be found on the Internet at www.crawford.com.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, an
SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges:
SESG), is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications
services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first
satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in
orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the
Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to
provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the
world via a fleet of 40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government
Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing
satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense
agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES
AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and
maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile
communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions,
carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication
and content distribution solutions.
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