NetChannel, first true television service provider, announces programming partners.SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO South San Francisco, city (1990 pop. 54,312), San Mateo co., W Calif.; inc. 1908. South San Francisco has several industrial parks; its manufactures include medical supplies and equipment, foods, paint, paper products, consumer goods, and clothing. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 19, 1997-- NetChannel expands TV through the power of the Internet NetChannel Inc., the first Television Service Provider (TVSP TVSP Treasure Valley Sheep Producers (Boise, Idaho) TVSP Tactical Vehicle Special Program(s) TVSP Towed Versus Self-Propelled study ) delivering a personalized Internet and information service for the television, Monday announced its first round of strategic partnerships with a range of programming partners to deliver personally relevant entertainment, information and services to enhance the TV experience. So that viewers can stay in touch with what's on TV What's on TV is a weekly television listings magazine published by IPC Media, a Time Warner subsidiary. It is claimed to be the United Kingdom's best-selling magazine with over 4 million readers. It was launched in 1991 after the monopoly on listings magazine ended. and related Web content, NetChannel will provide a unique Electronic Programming Guide co-developed with Thomson Consumer Electronics and GIST Communications. The Electronic Programming Guide, with a single remote control device, will provide immediate access to local TV listings and allow viewers to personalize their local listings. Viewers will be able to tune directly to their favorite programs, set their VCR VCR: see videocassette recorder. VCR in full videocassette recorder Electromechanical device that records, stores on a videotape cassette, and plays back on a TV set recorded images and sound. and switch easily to Internet programming related to their TV shows. "The Electronic Program Guide is central to our strategy to extending the television viewing experience with personally relevant information from the Web," said Philip Monego Sr., president 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. . "It will connect television programming and the Internet in a practical way by guiding the NetChannel viewer to more information on the television shows and topics that they care about most." From news to personal services personal services n. in contract law, the talents of a person which are unusual, special or unique and cannot be performed exactly the same by another. These can include the talents of an artist, an actor, a writer, or professional services. , NetChannel's first round of content partners will offer viewers a range of new ways to enhance their TV experience, including: --top cable networks A&E, Court TV and the History Channel to extend entertainment programming --USA Today, for breaking news from the nation's leading news source --personal finance information from Quicken Financial Network --special interest programming from Wire Networks with Women's Wire, Beatrice's Web Guide and Healthy Ideas --StarChefs, for cooking enthusiasts --home shoppers can access top on-line shopping venues CDNow, ISN Noun 1. ISN - Switzerland's information network for security and defense studies and for peace and conflict research and for international relations International Relations and Security Network (Internet Shopping Network) and Shoppers Express --community for like-minded individuals at iVillage's Parent Soup, Parent's Place, About Work and Vice and Virtues --Happy Puppy for gaming enthusiasts "By delivering progamming that complements the TV experience such as sports, entertainment, shopping and finance, we create a compelling environment for viewers around the TV and their personal interests," said Dave Atkinson, co-founder and chairman. "For NetChannel, the Internet is not a destination, but a resource for delivering personalized programming for our viewers. We truly are the first true television service provider, or TVSP, since we provide far more than Web surfing Refers to jumping from page to page on the Web. Just as in "TV channel surfing," where one clicks the remote to go from channel to channel, the hyperlink on Web pages makes it easy to jump from one page to another. and access to the Internet." For Web explorers, NetChannel will feature Yahoo!, the leading guide to the Web. InfoSpace -- the ultimate resource for Yellow Pages and other directories, and Surfwatch, to ensure a safe and controlled environment for family Web surfing -- will also be featured. Additional programming and content providers will be announced in the coming weeks. With compelling strategic partners, NetChannel will seamlessly present programming and information to the TV audience, enabling them to flow in and out of TV programs and Web-based information and communities. NetChannel also gives viewers full Internet access See how to access the Internet. and e-mail. NetChannel will be available in stores this summer. NetChannel will be priced competitively with other Internet servies. Corporate Information: NetChannel Inc. NetChannel is committed to expanding and enhancing the television experience by using the power of the Internet to bring consumers personally relevant information and entertainment. NetChannel will be the exclusive service provider for Thomson Consumer Electronics' new consumer Internet access devices. Thomson Consumer Electronics is the nation's leading manufacturer of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color TVs and VCRs under the RCA See RCA connector and video/TV history. , ProScan and GE brands. NetChannel is working closely with Network Computer Inc. (NCI See Liberate. ), 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 Oracle, to extend the benefits of the NCI network computer architecture into the consumer marketplace. NetChannel supports an "open platform" philosophy which offers choice to content partners, hardware partners and ultimately to consumers. NetChannel, with headquarters in South San Francisco, was founded by a seasoned group of leaders from the communications and consumer electronics industries, including David Atkinson For the Canadian academic, see . David Atkinson (born 24 March 1940) was Conservative British Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East from a 1977 by-election until he stepped down at the 2005 general election. , formerly vice president of interactive multimedia at AT&T West Coast venture operations; Herman Hauser, co-founder of Acorn Computers Ltd.; Philip Monego Sr., Internet veteran and one-time president and CEO of Yahoo! Corp.; and Steven Rand, 25-year consumer electronics industry leader. Founded in 1996, the company employs a staff of 85 with offices in South San Francisco, Atlanta and London. NetChannel Europe, a wholly owned subsidiary of NetChannel Inc., is based in London. NetChannel can be found on the Internet at http://www.netchannel.net NetChannel is a trademark of NetChannel Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. NetChannel's logo, screen shots and photographs of executives are available to the media upon request. CONTACT: NetChannel Inc., South San Francisco Pat Reilly/Jim Gustke, 415/615-8700 preilly@netchannel.net jgustke@netchannel.net or KillerApp Communications Andrea Salkin, 213/938-7600 asalkin@kappcomm.com |
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