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Dish Network Agrees to Pay for CBS Network
The nation’s second largest satellite-television provider, Dish Network, has agreed to compensate CBS, the most-viewed broadcast network in the country, for broadcasting its network.
According to Dana McClintock, CBS spokesperson, the two companies reached a new carriage agreement for both CBS and Showtime. Dish Network spokesperson, Francie Bauer, has confirmed the contract, but has not commented further on the topic.
Leslie Moonves, CBS Chief Executive Officer, has requested new funding from pay-TV providers to compensate for advertiser’s decreased spending during the recession. The nation’s second largest cable provider, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon’s fiber-optic TV, FiOS have reached similar agreements with CBS during the past few weeks.
During previous months, CBS has experienced an overall decline in stock prices. On Wednesday, stock prices dropped 4.2%. Shares have fallen 36% during 2009, as of Tuesday. CBS, controlled by Sumner Redstone, will report fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday.
In 2004, when Viacom Inc. operated CBS, Dish Network removed CBS from its satellite services for two days prior to March Madness, men’s college basketball playoffs.
Providing hit shows like “The Mentalist” and “CSI: New York,” CBS is the nation’s most-watched TV network. Since the season began in September, the broadcaster is the only network to have increased its prime-time viewership. According to McClintock, CBS will negotiate retransmission contracts in markets where telephone, cable, and satellite providers utilize a signal from a CBS-owned station.
On January 6, CBS announced a 5-year carriage contract with Time Warner Cable that will compensate the network in markets in which CBS owns local stations. Among the markets are Los Angeles, New York and Dallas. Six days later, Verizon entered into a similar long-term retransmission agreement.
With Dish Network packages, you will have access to exciting CBS Network programs including “Two and a Half Men,” “CSI: Miami” and “Without a Trace.”
DISH Network Stock on the Rise
After reaching a 52-week low of $8.34 per share, DISH Network’s stock is now trading at nearly $14.00 per share. As the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider, DISH will employ various tactics to encourage continued success:
- Improved operations
- Announcement of a mobile video partner
- Continuous share repurchases
- Ended TiVo litigation
- Competitive promotions for new customers
- SlingLoaded ViP 922 DVR
DISH Network’s introduction of the market’s first “SlingLoaded” DVR, the ViP 922, has created quite the buzz. With the SlingLoaded Vip 922 DVR, the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider will be able to supply subscribers with more ways to view their programming.
The SlingLoaded Vip 922 DVR utilizes placeshifting technology, allowing viewers to watch DVR programming from anywhere they want. Any device with a broadband connection, be it a laptop computer or a mobile phone, will permit subscribers to access DISH Network’s DVR programming.
The SlingLoaded Vip 922 DVR is equipped with a 1 terabyte (equal to 1,000 gigabytes) hard drive, capable of storing 1,000 hours of content. The device is highly customizable, allowing the viewer to categorize data according to date, title, length, genre or rating. RSS feeds on the home page display breaking news, weather and stock quotes.
The SlingLoaded Vip 922 DVR’s new SlingGuide allows subscribers to record and browse programs remotely from an iPhone, PC, Mac or iPod Touch. Can’t find the remote? An iPhone or iPod Touch can be used as a remote control, allowing the viewer to manage recordings without interrupting the picture on the television screen.
The SlingLoaded Vip 922 DVR will be available to subscribers in the spring of 2009, and the SlingGuide feature will be provided free to subscribers. With features and promotions like these, it’s no surprise that DISH Network’s stock is on the rise!
DISH Network and Comcast Join Forces
DISH Network Corporation, the nation’s third largest pay-TV provider, and Comcast Spotlight, the advertising sales division of Comcast Cable, have formed a partnership that will allow Comcast Spotlight to sell the advertising on DISH’s ten regional sports network feeds. The seven U.S. markets that will be affected include Chicago, Boston, Denver, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco and Detroit.
"This agreement presents an excellent opportunity for advertisers to market to sports fans all over the U.S. via the DISH Network platform," said Vice President of Advertising Sales for DISH Network, Michael Finn. "We are excited to work with the Comcast Spotlight team to simplify this process and reach as many subscribers as possible."
DISH Network’s agreement with Comcast Spotlight will enable advertisers to easily purchase all, or part, of a particular regional sports market. By simplifying the ad-buying experience, advertisers will be able to reach sports fans throughout the U.S. more efficiently. According to NCC (National Cable Communication) President, Greg Schaefer, the new partnership will lengthen advertisers’ reach with Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association and National Hockey League franchises.
Charlie Thurston, President of Comcast Spotlight said, "The folks at DISH Network -- Carl Vogel, Michael Kelly and Michael Finn--have been a pleasure to work with in blueprinting this initiative with the regional sports networks. Keep in mind DISH Network has approximately 13.78 million subscribers that local advertisers couldn't reach before, and Spotlight has 1500 account executives and 25 years experience with these DMA advertisers. NCC, led by Greg Schaefer and Ken Little will also serve as a helpful partner in rolling out these markets. We look forward to working with DISH Network and potentially others down the road on opportunities that benefit advertisers."
Presidential Inauguration TV Coverage
DISH Network will present revolutionary TV coverage during the 56th presidential inauguration, and pay-TV DISH subscribers will be provided with free access to HBO's inaugural concert. Among the musicians scheduled to perform at the opening celebration are U2, Beyonce, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp, Shakira, Usher, James Taylor, Josh Groban and Sheryl Crow. The soon-to-be president, Barack Obama, is expected to attend the festivities.
"During this historic occasion, DISH Network subscribers have access to the inaugural events from the Opening Celebration featuring some of the world's top performers to coverage from the nation's most trusted news sources," said Executive Vice President for DISH Network, Mike Kelly. "DISH Network continues to provide customers with many options to enjoy their subscriptions so they do not miss out on some of the moments that matter the most."
Other performers will include Mary J. Blige, Stevie Wonder, Renee Fleming, Garth Brooks and John Legend. Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Martin Luther King III and Jamie Foxx will be reading historical passages. Other celebrities are expected to join the festivities, with televised coverage commencing on January 18, at 7 p.m. ET on HBO.
This exclusive broadcast will be available to all DISH Network customers, in addition to 24-hour coverage on six news channels- FOX News Channel (Ch. 205), CNN (Ch. 200), MSNBC (Ch. 209), CNN Headline News (Ch. 202), CSPAN (Ch. 210) and CSPN2 (Ch. 212). DISH subscribers may tune into Ch. 100 to view all six stations at once, with the mosaic feature.
The Opening Celebration, and all coverage of the 56th presidential inauguration, will be available on both HD (High-Definition) and SD (Standard-Definition) channels. The DISH Network Corporation is the third largest pay-TV provider, nationwide. Order the latest Dish Network packages, and enjoy non-stop coverage of the U.S. Presidential Elections.
DISH Network First To Offer 1080p Tv Series
The nation’s third largest pay-TV corporation, DISH Network, became the first satellite television provider to offer a television series in 1080p. Working with A&E Network, DISH will be providing The Beast in high-definition, comparable to Blu-Ray quality, to customers with an MPEG-4 HD DVR receiver. Subscribers with this device, in addition to a broadband Internet connection, will be able to access and download this program in 1080p.
“We are thrilled to work with A&E in pioneering these efforts by taking television to the next level using 1080p format,” Chief Marketing Offer for DISH Network, Jessica Insalaco said. “As the first pay-TV provider to offer VOD movies and now offer a TV series in 1080p, DISH Network continues to lead the industry when it comes to delivering the best quality programming options, DVR technology and overall value for our customers.”
Often simply referred to as high-definition, 1080p quality programming describes the display resolution of a particular video mode. To access DISH Network’s high-definition content, subscribers with an MPEG-4 HD DVR receiver must simply select the DishONLINE feature after pressing the DVR button on their DISH Network remote control. A variety of content will be displayed. In order to view Blu-Ray comparable quality films and programs, select titles that include 1080p in the description.
"We are excited to work with DISH Network to present The Beast on their innovative IP-VOD platform," said Vice President of Distribution, Marketing and Business Development of AETN, Mark Garner. "The Beast represents the best-in-class drama programming viewers have come to expect from A&E and was the ideal choice to be the first series presented in stunning 1080p."
DISH Network packages provide customers with advanced high-definition DVRs. Winning more Editors’ Choice Awards than any other provider, DISH offers all-HD packages starting at $24.99/month.
