DISH Network Launches Oxygen Network; Oxygen, the Only Television Network Owned and Operated by Women, and DISH Network Satellite TV Enter into Long-Term Carriage Agreement.ENGLEWOOD, Colo. & 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 -- EchoStar Communications Corporation EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) is the parent company of DISH Network and the maintainer of the satellite fleet that provides the signal that DISH Network markets. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :DISH) announced today that Oxygen Media, the nation's only woman-owned and -operated TV network, is now available to DISH Network satellite TV customers. Oxygen and DISH Network entered into a multi-year agreement and will provide 12 million DISH Network viewers with a free preview of Oxygen immediately. Oxygen is a 24-hour television network on a mission to bring women (and the men who love them) the most innovative entertainment on television. From "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance Mo'Nique's Fat Chance is a reality TV miniseries. It features 10 plus-sized women competing in a beauty pageant to become "Miss F.A.T.," which is explained as "Fabulous And Thick." It is hosted by actress Mo'Nique and has aired since 2005 on the Oxygen network. ," which takes America's average beauty competition and repackages it for America's average-size women, to Oxygen's newest hit, "Campus Ladies," Oxygen brings brave, original programming to women every day. "Oxygen is a bold new network that is continually raising the bar in delivering important women's programming and entertainment, and we're pleased to accommodate our customers by providing the most requested channel over the last several years," said Eric Sahl, senior vice president of Programming at DISH Network. "We've been working with Oxygen since last summer looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. ways to give our customers greater choice." With this agreement, Oxygen now reaches a total of 65 million homes. The network has enjoyed double-digit ratings growth and has the second-highest concentration of women 18-49 on cable and satellite television. Oxygen airs a diverse array of original series including the spontaneous, unscripted un·script·ed adj. Not adhering to or in accordance with a script written beforehand: "his unscripted encounters with the press" Eleanor Clift. "Oprah After the Show Oprah After the Show is an unscripted television show that acts as an extended version of The Oprah Winfrey Show. It allows Winfrey more time with guests to cover important issues seen on her talk show. This show can be viewed on the Oxygen Network. ;" "Snapped," a true crime series that explores the minds and motives of women who kill; "Girls Behaving Badly Girls Behaving Badly is an American reality comedy television show that is produced by, and seen on, the Oxygen cable channel, and is also syndicated to television stations across the United States and Canada by Sony Pictures Television. The series debuted in 2002. ," a hidden-camera prank show with the only all-female cast, and Oxygen Original Movies. Oxygen also sponsors the "Mentor's Walk," a national movement to help bring along the next generation. "This is a huge milestone for Oxygen," said Geraldine Laybourne, chairman and 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. of Oxygen. "We're adding millions of DISH Network viewers just at the time when we are on a ratings roll. Now with EchoStar's DISH Network as a partner, we've got fantastic potential to reach women in meaningful new ways." DISH Network is offering a 30-day free preview of Oxygen, located on DISH Network channel 127. After the free preview, Oxygen will be available in DISH Network's America's Top 120 and DISH Latino Dos packages. About EchoStar EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ:DISH) serves more than 12 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network, the fastest-growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV (High Definition TV) A set of digital television (DTV) standards that offer the highest resolution and sharpest picture. Although some HDTV sets are available in standard (rather square) screen sizes, the overwhelming majority of sets are wide screen, which eliminates , sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). About Oxygen Media Oxygen, the television network owned and operated by women, is currently available in 65 million homes. The network was launched in 2000 to fill a void in the television landscape -- creating a network targeted to younger women. Oxygen is rewriting the rulebook for women's television, with the most original programming of all the women's networks including "Mo'Nique's Fat Chance" and "Oprah After the Show." Geraldine Laybourne, the network's founder, chairman and CEO, has led the company to be a strong advocate for women. Through programs like The Mentor's Walk, Oxygen's national program for bringing along the next generation, and "Who Cares About Girls," Oxygen's new documentary series -- Oxygen is creating The New Girls Network. |
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