America Online, Inc. and Time Warner Cable Have Reached New Agreements to Cross-Promote AOL for Broadband and Road Runner High-Speed Online Services.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers DULLES, Va. & STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 22, 2004 America Online See AOL. , Inc. -- Road Runner road runner: see cuckoo. Road Runner thrives on outwitting Wile E. Coyote. [Comics: “Beep Beep the Road Runner” in Horn, 105] See : Cunning Road Runner Customers Can Sample Premium AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. (R) for Broadband Content -- AOL for Broadband to Offer Road Runner High Speed Online Alongside its Premium Broadband Service See broadband and broadband service provider. -- AOL for Broadband's My MC(TM) Television Channel Featuring AOL Music Original Programming and Music Videos from BMG BMG Bundesministerium für Gesundheit (Germand: Federal Ministry for Health) BMG Be My Girl BMG Blue Man Group BMG Bertelsmann Music Group BMG Be My Guest BMG Browning Machine Gun BMG Bulk Metallic Glass , Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group Available Free to Time Warner's Digital Cable Subscribers America Online, Inc. and Time Warner Cable This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. today announced reaching agreements on a series of new relationships that will have the two Time Warner divisions each promote the other's services, and enable millions of Time Warner Cable and Road Runner customers to sample AOL(R) for Broadband content. AOL will promote the Road Runner High Speed Online service, making it easy for AOL(R) members to purchase both Road Runner's High-Speed Online service and AOL for Broadband's premium features. Under the new agreement, a sampling of original and exclusive programming that was previously only available on the AOL for Broadband premium broadband service will now be integrated throughout the Road Runner High Speed Online service, as well as in an aggregated "AOL Channel," which will be available from the Road Runner homepage. Road Runner subscribers will be able to sample some of the best elements of AOL for Broadband content from categories like entertainment, games, personal finance, sports, and life management. The original programming will include: Sessions@AOL; First Tip, a video spotlight of game tips for the newest PC and console games; and Celebrity Connect, which features interviews with today's hottest celebrities. Road Runner customers will also be able to add AOL for Broadband to their Road Runner high-speed connection. Secondarily, America Online will promote Time Warner Cable's Road Runner service through AOL's High Speed Internet Options service, making it easy for consumers to sign up for the AOL for Broadband service and place an order for Road Runner Internet connectivity at the same time. Additionally, Time Warner Digital Cable subscribers can access a new, 24-hour on-demand music video channel, featuring original AOL(R) Music programming. The channel, called My MC will be available beginning in May, and will feature the best of AOL for Broadband's music content, including original, in-studio Sessions@AOL performances from today's top artists; select performances from the Broadband Rocks(TM) weekly concert series; and today's most popular music videos from BMG, Sony Music Entertainment Sony Music Entertainment is a major global record label controlled by the Sony Corporation. In 1988, Sony Corporation acquired CBS Records, Inc. for $2 billion. CBS Inc., now CBS Corporation, retained the rights to the CBS name, and Sony renamed the label , Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group Warner Music Group (WMG) is one of the four major record labels. Warner Music Group also has a publishing arm, Warner/Chappell Music, which dates back to 1929, when Jack Warner, president of Warner Bros. Pictures Inc. . Videos will be organized by genre and artist, including a special artist retrospective series, all available at no additional charge, on-demand and commercial free to Time Warner Digital Cable subscribers who receive its "Favorites on Demand" service. In addition to a broad selection of music videos and performances, Time Warner Cable customers will be able to learn more about AOL's premium broadband Internet See broadband. service and the premium music, news, sports, movies, and games content available only to AOL for Broadband subscribers. "We are excited to be working in partnership with Time Warner Cable on these important new offerings," said Kevin Conroy Kevin Conroy (born November 30 1955) is an American actor of stage, screen, and voice, perhaps best known for his portrayal of DC Comics superhero Batman in numerous animated series and features that comprised the DC animated universe. , Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. , AOL for Broadband, America Online, Inc. "By providing programming otherwise available only to AOL members, we can showcase the incredible value of AOL for Broadband to millions of consumers. And by partnering with Road Runner High Speed Online, Time Warner Cable's award-winning high-speed Internet See broadband. service through our High Speed Internet Options service, we are making it easier for customers to get the best high-speed solution when they sign up for AOL for Broadband. This is a significant strategic development for both AOL and Time Warner Cable." "We view these agreements as a way to introduce AOL customers to the convenience and speed of broadband, while offering Road Runner customers some of the best content and features provided by AOL for Broadband," said Jeff King Jeff King can refer to:
"Time Warner Cable has led the industry in introducing on-demand television," said Fred Dressler, Executive Vice President for Programming at Time Warner Cable. "My MC will enrich our digital customers' experience with on-demand product and meet the needs of discerning music lovers." About AOL(R) for Broadband AOL for Broadband is the best source for entertainment and information on the Internet, with programming and features exclusive to AOL for Broadband members. Consumers nationwide can simply add the AOL for Broadband service to any high-speed DSL DSL in full Digital Subscriber Line Broadband digital communications connection that operates over standard copper telephone wires. It requires a DSL modem, which splits transmissions into two frequency bands: the lower frequencies for voice (ordinary or cable Internet Internet access via the cable companies. There are two kinds of service. One uses a cable modem to connect to a computer, and the other uses an enhanced cable box that provides Internet access directly at the TV. connection if they have existing high-speed access through their local phone, cable TV or Internet provider. Current AOL members can visit AOL Keyword: Broadband to learn more about AOL for Broadband and place an order. Or call 1-800-243-1319 or visit www.aol.com for more information. About America Online, Inc. America Online, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Time Warner Inc. Based in Dulles, Virginia, America Online is the world's leader in interactive services, Web brands, Internet technologies and e-commerce services. About Road Runner Road Runner, owned and operated by Time Warner Cable, is one of the nation's premier broadband service providers. Road Runner, offered since 1996, has received numerous customer service awards. It offers broadband Internet connection at up to twice as fast as the standard DSL package and 70 times faster than dial-up service. About Time Warner Cable Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable systems serving 10.9 million subscribers in 27 states, which include some of the most technologically advanced, best-clustered cable systems in the country with more than 75% of the Company's customers in systems of 300,000 subscribers or more. Utilizing a fully upgraded advanced cable network and a steadfast commitment to providing consumers with choice, value, and world-class customer service, Time Warner Cable is an industry leader in delivering advanced products and services such as video on demand, high definition television, high-speed data, wireless home networking, and digital video recorders. Time Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. |
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