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RFD-TV Expands Nebraska Distribution
Charter Cable Launches Rural Channel Statewide
Omaha, NE—December 16, 2008 -- Charter Cable and Rural Media Group, Inc. announced today that RFD-TV, the 24-hour television network dedicated to serving the needs and interests of rural America, was launched on Charter digital channel 138 throughout Nebraska on December 16. Included in the special Charter rollout will be the areas of Hastings/Kearney/Grand Island, North Platte/Ogallala, Scottsbluff/Alliance/Sidney, and Springfield.
“RFD-TV was hatched out of an idea really born in Nebraska”, stated Patrick Gottsch, Founder & President of the 24/7 entity headquartered in Omaha. “It is especially gratifying to now get such carpet distribution throughout our home state, and we look forward to further expanding our relationship with Charter systems around the country.”
Charter also launched RFD-TV on all its Minnesota systems on December 15.
“RFD-TV reflects the traditional family values that are the foundation of our great state,” offered Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman. “We are proud RFD-TV is a Nebraska-based business and that this network continues to grow. This addition means more Nebraskans will have an opportunity to see programs like the Postcards From Nebraska Series, which tells the timeless stories of life in our rural communities.”
“We are pleased to provide special interest programming for our customers’ information and enjoyment,” said John Crowley, Vice President and General Manager for Charter’s Nebraska operations. “Charter is committed to building long-term, satisfying relationships with our customers and what matters to them, matters to us. Bringing RFD-TV into our customers’ homes adds value to our service, and responds to requests from our customers,” Crowley added.
With the Charter launches, RFD-TV is now distributed and available into over 40 million homes nationwide. Programming features blocks dedicated to rural lifestyle, equine, agriculture, video auctions, and traditional music & entertainment. Exclusive programming including classic episodes from HEE HAW, along with new Nashville productions bringing back Crook & Chase, Ralph Emery, and now The Marty Stuart Show have been delivering strong Nielsen ratings in both primetime and daytime hours.
CONTACT:
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