iSeeTV Enables United Methodist Hour to Expand 35-Year-Old Program to the Internet; United Methodist Hour to Broadcast On-Demand and Live Inspirational Content Via iSeeTV's Technology.THE WOODLANDS, Texas -- iSeeTV, a company of Continental Vista Broadcasting Group Inc., the industry's leading provider of broadcast-network solutions, today announced that United Methodist Hour, which has broadcast on radio and television for decades, will use iSeeTV's interactive broadcasting solution to extend its outreach Outreach is an effort by an organization or group to connect its ideas or practices to the efforts of other organizations, groups, specific audiences or the general public. to the Internet. "We're pleased United Methodist Hour has chosen iSeeTV's solution to enable it to connect with even more viewers than ever before," said Greg Demetriades, 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 Continental Vista Broadcasting Group. "Our broadcasting technology will enable them to build upon their already impressive viewership view·er·ship n. The people who watch a television program or motion picture: a largely male viewership. numbers and reach people all over the world." United Methodist Hour will broadcast sermons, Bible lessons, conversations about Scripture and more via iSeeTV's interactive media player beginning Feb. 25. United Methodist Hour plans to offer the programs on-demand in their entirety The whole, in contradistinction to a moiety or part only. When land is conveyed to Husband and Wife, they do not take by moieties, but both are seised of the entirety. as well as the sermon and Bible lessons as segments. Pay-per-view, subscription and advertising revenue models will be included in the broadcasting solution. The broadcasts will typically be on-demand but may include some special live events. "Our mission is to offer hope by extending the friendship of God," said Rev. Eddie Rester, executive director of United Methodist Hour. "We know that if we want to move any further, expand our reach, it will be online." Rester said United Methodist Hour is also branching out into interactive broadcasting so viewers can access the programs on-demand, instead of only during the weekly radio and TV broadcasts. The radio version of the United Methodist Hour show has been on air since 1971, the TV version since 1980. Although both shows are titled "Time That Makes The Difference," they offer different content -- the radio show features Rester conversing about Scripture with ministry advisor Keith Tonkel and a guest, while during the TV show Rester presents Bible lessons, sermons, music, interviews and other inspirational in·spi·ra·tion·al adj. 1. Of or relating to inspiration. 2. Providing or intended to convey inspiration. 3. Resulting from inspiration. material. United Methodist Hour is based in Hattiesburg, Miss. Viewers can watch the interactive broadcasts through www.thehour.org. About iSeeTV iSeeTV is a privately owned company and 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 Continental Vista Broadcasting Group Inc. in The Woodlands, Texas. iSeeTV creates interactive broadband video solutions for content providers in any industry, including sports, radio, television, film, music, education and corporate communications Corporate communications is the process of facilitating information and knowledge exchanges with internal and key external groups and individuals that have a direct relationship with an enterprise. . Through iSeeTV's global networks, clients broadcast live, live-from-tape and on-demand content while taking advantage of unprecedented opportunities for monetization Monetization The securitization of the gross revenues of a contract. and interactivity. To learn more, visit www.iseetv.tv or call 800-929-6726. |
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