RFD-TV and RFDHD are now proudly distributed by over 625 small, independent cable operators, along with these loyal distributors
DIRECTV and RFD-TV Reach New Distribution Agreement
DIRECTV,Inc.--the nation’s leading satellite TV service provider--and RFD-TV, LLC announced today a multi-year renewal affiliation and distribution agreement which set forth the terms and conditions for carriage of RFD-TV on DIRECTV’s most widely distributed “Total Choice Package.”
With this new agreement, RFD-TV moves channel numbers from channel 379 to channel 345. RFD-TV continues to be available on DIRECTV’s “Family Package” in addition to “Total Choice.”
“DIRECTV has been a long term supporter of RFD-TV,” said Ed Frazier chief operating officer for RFD-TV. Their continued support has made it possible for millions of families to stay in touch with rural America. Our viewers are delighted that RFD-TV covers relevant rural information, and the feedback we receive confirms the importance of this unique and unduplicated network content.
RFD-TV has been on a two-year long campaign to add high-profile, proven favorites to its popular lineup of productions with unique rural-lifestyle flavor. HEE HAW, Crook & Chase, The Marty Stuart Show, Country Family Reunion, Music & Motors have given RFD-TV real momentum and national publicity, along with Nielsen ratings showing RFD-TV’s total adult weekly viewership growing 18.3% from January 2008 to January 2009.
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with RFD-TV,” said Reagan Feeney, vice president of programming, DIRECTV, Inc. ”This renewal enables DIRECTV to continue to serve rural communities across America with programming that is well suited to their interests and tastes.”
