Channel One Network Moves News Operations to Washington, D.C.; Move Puts Network at the Hub of News and Public Affairs; Affirms Commitment to Connecting Teens to the Big Issues.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Channel One, the preeminent news and public affairs Those public information, command information, and community relations activities directed toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. Also called PA. See also command information; community relations; public information. content provider for teens reaching more than seven million students in middle schools and high schools across the country, today announced that effective July 1, its award-winning broadcast will be produced from a new Washington New Washington is the name of several towns in the United States:
"The move to Washington, D.C. comes on the back of a 15-year history and some considerable milestones achieved as a news organization," said Judy L. Harris, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of Channel One. "When we launched, we filled a very significant news void. The fact was, teens weren't tuning into the news. Today we are reaching more than 7 million teens with relevant news every day in the classroom, at a time when an informed and broadened perspective has never been more essential to higher learning higher learning n. Education or academic accomplishment at the college or university level. and competing in the global workplace. "We thought, what better way to show our commitment to our teen-aged audience than by increasing Channel One's presence at the epicenter of public affairs and breaking news. There isn't a better, more exciting backdrop from which to set the standard of news and production for teens and, along the way, inspire tomorrow's civic leaders and broadcast journalists. Now, Channel One is in even better position to empower teens by delivering an unbiased and balanced view of the world." With its considerable commitment to Washington, D.C., Channel One will strengthen its on-the-ground reporting capabilities and raise its visibility as a source for breaking news in a market where issues on a national and global scale are generated and debated. Channel One is also investing in new production technology by partnering with a leading production house. Further, the new studio demonstrates Channel One's focus on delivering content quickly, efficiently and across media platforms. Previously, Channel One's full-service newsroom was based in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. , with a satellite studio in Washington, D.C. The company will maintain a Los Angeles-based news bureau to ensure cross-country coverage and resources. Its Internet operations and broadband television initiatives will also operate out of Los Angeles. Channel One's Washington, D.C. studio will be up and running in time for the start of the 2006-7 school year. Broadcasting since 1990, Peabody Award-winning Channel One News is the leading source of news and information for young people. The 12-minute news broadcasts are delivered daily. Channel One News and its award-winning Web site, ChannelOne.com, features stories on breaking news and relevant issues that affect the world, the nation and, specifically, America's teenagers. About Channel One Peabody Award-winning Channel One is the preeminent news and public affairs content provider reaching more than seven million teens in middle schools and high schools across the country, nearly 30% of teenagers in the U.S. In recent months, Channel One News has covered fast-breaking world events from regions such as Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Thailand, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (srē läng`kə) [Sinhalese,=resplendent land], formerly Ceylon, ancient Taprobane, officially Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, island republic (2005 est. pop. , Jordan, Cuba, Venezuela, North Korea, Myanmar, and Qatar. Channel One News programming has been featured on leading networks and news programs, including CNN CNN or Cable News Network Subsidiary company of Turner Broadcasting Systems. It was created by Ted Turner in 1980 to present 24-hour live news broadcasts, using satellites to transmit reports from news bureaus around the world. , ABC News
ABC News is a division of American television and radio network ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company. Its current president is David Westin. , the WB, Nightline, and The Today Show. Visit the Webby See WBI. Award-winning website ChannelOne.com to learn more. About PRIMEDIA PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . With 2005 revenue of $990 million, its properties comprise more than 100 brands that connect buyers and sellers through print publications, Internet, events, merchandise and video programs in three market segments: --Enthusiast Media is the #1 special interest magazine publisher in the United States, with more than 90 publications, 100 leading Web sites, 90 events, 11 TV programs, 600 branded products, and has such well-known brands as Motor Trend, Automobile, Automotive.com, Equine.com, In-Fisherman, Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod hot rod Automobile rebuilt or modified for high speed, fast acceleration, or sporty appearance. A wide range of automobiles may be called hot rods, including some of those used in drag racing as well as those used in recreational cruising. , Snowboarder, Stereophile, Surfer, and Wavewatch.com. --Consumer Guides is the #1 publisher and distributor of free consumer guides in the U.S. with Apartment Guide, Auto Guide and New Home Guide, distributing free consumer publications through its proprietary distribution network, DistribuTech, in more than 50,000 locations. The Group owns and operates leading Web sites including ApartmentGuide.com, AutoGuide.com, NewHomeGuide.com and RentClicks.com. --Education includes Channel One, a proprietary network to secondary schools, Films Media Group, a leading source of educational video, and PRIMEDIA Healthcare, a continuing medical education continuing medical education See CME. business |
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