DG Systems Introduces Advanced Digital Solution for Ad Distribution.Business Editors DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2003 Nation's Largest Digital Video Distribution Network Now Reaches 1,500 Broadcast and Cable Destinations DG Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DGIT), the digital technology leader for delivering audio and video content to the broadcast industry, today introduced the DG Media Manager for broadcast and cable television offering advertisers, agencies, syndicated programmers This is a list of programmers notable for their contributions to software, either as original author or architect, or for later additions. See also: Game programmer, List of computer scientists and broadcasters an unprecedented level of flexibility, reliability and service options for managing and distributing video content. In addition to the new video server platform, DG Systems announced the expansion of its digital video distribution network to over 1,500 broadcast and cable destinations, which includes over 1,000 television broadcast locations and over 500 cable systems locations nationwide. "DG Systems anticipates our needs with timely product enhancements," said Geri Hetterich, Broadcast Group Director of SpotPlus, one of the agencies that is taking advantage of the DG's vast, efficient network to deliver their spots within hours of completion and approval. "It's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have an important reason why we've we've Contraction of we have. we've have chosen them as an integral partner in our distribution strategy." The new DG Media Manager (scheduled for deployment mid to late Q2) offers broadcasters the following key features: -- A significant increase in storage capacity (holds over 2,000 spots); -- Flexible online and offline delivery, including satellite, Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , tape and DVD/CD; -- Easy-to-use Web-based, desktop access of content from anywhere in the broadcast facility; and, -- e-Traffic interface that allows one easy-to-access location for both spots and traffic instructions. Commenting on these developments, Mark Dunn Mark Dunn (* 1956 Memphis, Tennessee) is an American author and playwright. Dunn lives with his wife Mary in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Among the twenty-five plays Dunn has written (as of 2001), Belles and Five Tellers Dancing in the Rain , Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at DG Systems, said, "DG Systems has a long history of differentiating itself through innovative technology, and the DG Media Manager is yet another example of our drive to build customer loyalty with intelligent new offerings. Our full-service full-ser·vice adj. Associated with or offering complete service: full-service gasoline pumps; full-service banks. approach to this business has delivered proven results time and again to some of the world's most recognizable brands and broadcasters, and we are confident that our network's size and its unrivaled mix of cable and network television destinations will continue to attract more advertisers to DG." In addition to its top 100 U.S. market penetration Noun 1. market penetration - the extent to which a product is recognized and bought by customers in a particular market penetration - the act of entering into or through something; "the penetration of upper management by women" , DG Systems' digital network includes: approximately 25 leading cable broadcasters 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. Networks (CNN, CNN- Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated is the largest weekly American sports magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. It has over 3 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men, 19% of the adult males in the country. , CNN-Headline News, CNNfn, and CNN-Airport Network), Telemundo, E! Entertainment Television, and Lifetime Television; and cable systems operated by Cox Communications Cox Communications is a privately owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises providing digital cable television and telecommunications services in the United States. It is the third-largest[2] cable television provider in the United States, serving more than 6. , Inc., Comcast Corporation, 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. , Adelphia Communications and others. "We are more committed than ever to supporting the largest, most secure video distribution network in the industry," added Mr. Dunn. "With over 1,000 video broadcast locations and over 500 cable systems destinations nationwide now online, advertisers can effectively and efficiently reach the top 100+ U.S. markets through our network, saving them substantial time and money in spot distribution." About DG Systems, Inc. DG Systems and the Company's StarGuide division provide the standard in Digital Media Exchange services for the advertising and broadcast industries, featuring innovative satellite and Internet transmission technology solutions and a suite of digital media asset management tools. DG's extensive digital network is the largest in the advertising and broadcasting industries, reaching more than 5,000 advertisers and agencies, 7,500 radio stations, and over 1,500 broadcast and cable television destinations with innovative delivery and management solutions for short- and long-form audio and video content. More information is available at www.dgsystems.com. |
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