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America One Television
Dallas, Texas based general entertainment broadcast network with over 140 affiliates, and a program supplier to select independent stations across the United States.
www.americaone.com
Dallas, Texas based general entertainment broadcast network with over 140 affiliates, and a program supplier to select independent stations across the United States.
www.americaone.com
AMC's American Pop!
AMC's American Pop, your one-stop station for pop culture memories. Web site features current and upcoming program information.
www.ampop.com
AMC's American Pop, your one-stop station for pop culture memories. Web site features current and upcoming program information.
www.ampop.com
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BBC America
British satellite and cable channel bringing British television to the United States - dramas, comedies, documentaries and news.
www.bbcamerica.com
British satellite and cable channel bringing British television to the United States - dramas, comedies, documentaries and news.
www.bbcamerica.com
Beauty Channel
Niche cable network offering beauty-oriented programming in six-hour blocks on various cable and satellite systems.
www.beauty-channel.com
Niche cable network offering beauty-oriented programming in six-hour blocks on various cable and satellite systems.
www.beauty-channel.com
Black Entertainment Television (BET)
Washington DC based network serving as both a cultural center and an information source for Black consumers. The BET network airs a variety of music, news, sports and public affairs shows, as well as originally produced and syndicated programmin...
www.bet.com
Washington DC based network serving as both a cultural center and an information source for Black consumers. The BET network airs a variety of music, news, sports and public affairs shows, as well as originally produced and syndicated programmin...
www.bet.com
Biography Channel
A New York based A&E Network offering thematic programming, from Great Women, Great Entertainers, Wealth & Power, Action Heroes, Lives of Crime, Leaders & Legends, to Lifespan.
www.biography.com
A New York based A&E Network offering thematic programming, from Great Women, Great Entertainers, Wealth & Power, Action Heroes, Lives of Crime, Leaders & Legends, to Lifespan.
www.biography.com
Bravo, The Film & Arts Network
New York based network offering critically acclaimed American and International Films, as well as performing arts programming, including dance, theater, music and jazz.
www.bravotv.com
New York based network offering critically acclaimed American and International Films, as well as performing arts programming, including dance, theater, music and jazz.
www.bravotv.com
C
C-SPAN
C-SPAN is a public service created by the American cable television industry providing audiences access to the live proceedings of the Congress of the U.S., and to other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided--all without e...
www.c-span.org
C-SPAN is a public service created by the American cable television industry providing audiences access to the live proceedings of the Congress of the U.S., and to other forums where public policy is discussed, debated and decided--all without e...
www.c-span.org
Cable Radio Network
California based 24-hour audio network broadcast to over 15 million homes on cable television systems and satellite dishes.
www.cableradionetwork.com
California based 24-hour audio network broadcast to over 15 million homes on cable television systems and satellite dishes.
www.cableradionetwork.com
Cartoon Network
Cable network specializing in animated programming. A part of Turner Entertainment Networks, a division or Time Warner.
www.cartoonnetwork.com
Cable network specializing in animated programming. A part of Turner Entertainment Networks, a division or Time Warner.
www.cartoonnetwork.com
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Virginia based family of ministries that aims to glorify the Lord by purposing to expand, equip, encourage, and represent the Christian community.
www.cbn.org
Virginia based family of ministries that aims to glorify the Lord by purposing to expand, equip, encourage, and represent the Christian community.
www.cbn.org
Classic Arts Showcase
A free non-profit satellite arts television programming service. Seen in over 53 million cable homes. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE is sponsored in full by the Los Angeles-based Rigler-Deutsch Foundation.
www.classicartsshowcase.org
A free non-profit satellite arts television programming service. Seen in over 53 million cable homes. CLASSIC ARTS SHOWCASE is sponsored in full by the Los Angeles-based Rigler-Deutsch Foundation.
www.classicartsshowcase.org
Country Music Television
CMT Canada is owned by Corus Entertainment which is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio.
www.cmtcanada.com
CMT Canada is owned by Corus Entertainment which is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio.
www.cmtcanada.com
CNBC
Provides business news and analysis of global financial markets. During prime-time, the network presents broad-based news, talk, interview and entertainment programming. CNBC has more than 70 million subscribers and 5,000 cable systems in the Un...
www.cnbc.com
Provides business news and analysis of global financial markets. During prime-time, the network presents broad-based news, talk, interview and entertainment programming. CNBC has more than 70 million subscribers and 5,000 cable systems in the Un...
www.cnbc.com
CNN
Part of New York based AOL Time Warner, it is a source for news and information. Provides a vast array of in-depth programs and telecast in nearly every country throughout the world.
www.cnn.com
Part of New York based AOL Time Warner, it is a source for news and information. Provides a vast array of in-depth programs and telecast in nearly every country throughout the world.
www.cnn.com
CNNfn
Coverage of world business news, financial markets and live market data. Round the clock news produced by a global network of correspondents, producers and writers. CNN is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
cnnfn.cnn.com
Coverage of world business news, financial markets and live market data. Round the clock news produced by a global network of correspondents, producers and writers. CNN is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
cnnfn.cnn.com
County Television Network SAN DIEGO
CTN is a government access channel that provides a wide array of public interest and local programming (coverage of educational programming about government services, events, and local issues).
www.co.san-diego.ca.us
CTN is a government access channel that provides a wide array of public interest and local programming (coverage of educational programming about government services, events, and local issues).
www.co.san-diego.ca.us
Comedy Central
Web site for Comedy Central, a joint venture of AOL Time Warner and Viacom, featuring information about programming and related issues.
www.comcentral.com
Web site for Comedy Central, a joint venture of AOL Time Warner and Viacom, featuring information about programming and related issues.
www.comcentral.com
Courtroom Television Network (Court TV)
A comprehensive source of news about the law, justice and crime in the U.S. and around the world.
www.courttv.com
A comprehensive source of news about the law, justice and crime in the U.S. and around the world.
www.courttv.com
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Animal Planet Network
Web site with programming and related information. Animal Planet, a part Discovery Communications, Inc., is partially owned by AT&T's Liberty Media Group, Cox Communications, and Advance Publications.
animal.discovery.com
Web site with programming and related information. Animal Planet, a part Discovery Communications, Inc., is partially owned by AT&T's Liberty Media Group, Cox Communications, and Advance Publications.
animal.discovery.com
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Developer of educational software and of entertainment industry software. The software runs on Macintosh. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.discovery.com
Developer of educational software and of entertainment industry software. The software runs on Macintosh. Products are sold to multiple industries.
www.discovery.com
Discovery Health
Discovery Health is one of the arms of the Discovery Communications company that specializes in health-related programming.
health.discovery.com
Discovery Health is one of the arms of the Discovery Communications company that specializes in health-related programming.
health.discovery.com
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Empire Sports Network
The Empire Sports Network is a national cable sports channel with an emphasis on the Empire State, New York.
www.empiresports.com
The Empire Sports Network is a national cable sports channel with an emphasis on the Empire State, New York.
www.empiresports.com
E! Celebrity Gossip
24-hour network with programming dedicated to the world of entertainment.
www.eonline.com
24-hour network with programming dedicated to the world of entertainment.
www.eonline.com
Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Alabama based EWTN features Catholic Questions and Answers, Catholic News, and religious programming.
www.ewtn.com
Alabama based EWTN features Catholic Questions and Answers, Catholic News, and religious programming.
www.ewtn.com
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FOX Sports Net
Fox Sports Networks, part of News Corporation, has interests in or affiliations with, 25 regional sports networks. These regional networks are critical to the Company’s ongoing effort to grow their sports broadcasting division.
www.foxsports.com
Fox Sports Networks, part of News Corporation, has interests in or affiliations with, 25 regional sports networks. These regional networks are critical to the Company’s ongoing effort to grow their sports broadcasting division.
www.foxsports.com
FX
FX, part of News Corporation, is a branded general entertainment basic cable network geared toward viewers with a young, savvy mindset. The diverse schedule includes distinctive and daring acquired series, films from 20th Century Fox and other s...
www.fxnetworks.com
FX, part of News Corporation, is a branded general entertainment basic cable network geared toward viewers with a young, savvy mindset. The diverse schedule includes distinctive and daring acquired series, films from 20th Century Fox and other s...
www.fxnetworks.com
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ABC Family
ABC Family offers a variety of programming appealing to all ages in the household - with an emphasis on adults ages 18-49.
abcfamily.go.com
ABC Family offers a variety of programming appealing to all ages in the household - with an emphasis on adults ages 18-49.
abcfamily.go.com
Disney Channel
Disney Channel is a full-time general entertainment network designed for kids and families.
disney.go.com
Disney Channel is a full-time general entertainment network designed for kids and families.
disney.go.com
ESPN
Sports network that provides news, features, schedules and more. A division of the Walt Disney Co.
espn.go.com
Sports network that provides news, features, schedules and more. A division of the Walt Disney Co.
espn.go.com
Toon Disney
Toon Disney Channel, a Walt Disney Company, is a Disney Cable Network offering animation programming for children.
disney.go.com
Toon Disney Channel, a Walt Disney Company, is a Disney Cable Network offering animation programming for children.
disney.go.com
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The History Channel
Provider of videotaped historical information ranging from great speeches to facts about this day in history.
www.historychannel.com
Provider of videotaped historical information ranging from great speeches to facts about this day in history.
www.historychannel.com
Home Shopping Network (HSN)
HSN, a USA Networks company, is a 24-hour shopping channel available via cable, broadcast television, and satellite, sells a variety of consumer goods and services.
www.hsn.com
HSN, a USA Networks company, is a 24-hour shopping channel available via cable, broadcast television, and satellite, sells a variety of consumer goods and services.
www.hsn.com
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Independent Film Channel (IFC)
The Independent Film Channel (IFC) is dedicated to independent movies, documentaries, animation, shorts, exclusive originals, and coverage of all the major independent film festivals 24 hours a day, uncut and commercial-free.
www.ifctv.com
The Independent Film Channel (IFC) is dedicated to independent movies, documentaries, animation, shorts, exclusive originals, and coverage of all the major independent film festivals 24 hours a day, uncut and commercial-free.
www.ifctv.com
Inspirational Network
INSP exists to provide Biblically-based programs which attempt to make a positive difference in people's values, behavior and their relationship to God and their fellow man.
www.insp.com
INSP exists to provide Biblically-based programs which attempt to make a positive difference in people's values, behavior and their relationship to God and their fellow man.
www.insp.com
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MTV - Music Television
Source for music online, offering a range of music content from music news updated hourly to reviews, in-depth features, coverage of national and local music scenes, concert information, a part of Viacom.
www.mtv.com
Source for music online, offering a range of music content from music news updated hourly to reviews, in-depth features, coverage of national and local music scenes, concert information, a part of Viacom.
www.mtv.com
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News 12 Networks
News 12 Networks (Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey, Westchester, and the Bronx).
www.news12.com
News 12 Networks (Connecticut, Long Island, New Jersey, Westchester, and the Bronx).
www.news12.com
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Qwest® Business
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S
SCI FI Channel
SCI FI, part of USA Networks, features cinematic hits, original series, and special events, as well as classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror programming. TV Network Web site featuring information about programming, show schedules and upcoming even...
www.scifi.com
SCI FI, part of USA Networks, features cinematic hits, original series, and special events, as well as classic sci-fi, fantasy, and horror programming. TV Network Web site featuring information about programming, show schedules and upcoming even...
www.scifi.com
Sundance Channel
The Sundance Channel presents the best of new film features, documentaries, shorts and foreign cinema in the spirit of the Sundance Film Festival. Discover never-before-seen works from today's emerging filmmakers. Get a front row seat to the bes...
www.sundancechannel.com
The Sundance Channel presents the best of new film features, documentaries, shorts and foreign cinema in the spirit of the Sundance Film Festival. Discover never-before-seen works from today's emerging filmmakers. Get a front row seat to the bes...
www.sundancechannel.com
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Turner Classic Movies (TCM)
TCM showcases great films on television and is a basic cable service in most areas of the US. A part of Turner Entertainment Networks, a division of Time Warner.
www.tcm.turner.com
TCM showcases great films on television and is a basic cable service in most areas of the US. A part of Turner Entertainment Networks, a division of Time Warner.
www.tcm.turner.com
Turner Entertainment Group
A subsidiary of Time Warner that produces news and entertainment content for television, primarily the basic cable industry.
www.turner.com
A subsidiary of Time Warner that produces news and entertainment content for television, primarily the basic cable industry.
www.turner.com
Turner South
A combination of original television programming, movies, series, sitcoms, regional news and professional sports dedicated to the American South.
www.turnersouth.com
A combination of original television programming, movies, series, sitcoms, regional news and professional sports dedicated to the American South.
www.turnersouth.com
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WGN-TV
Based in Chicago, WGN-TV broadcasts to a national audience with local and domestic fare.
www.wgntv.com
Based in Chicago, WGN-TV broadcasts to a national audience with local and domestic fare.
www.wgntv.com
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Guide to Cable TV Networks
Pick a cable television network that enhances your business goals
By Sharisa Lewis
Remember it is easy to buy more from cable TV network companies than you really need. Don't be distracted by special offers that expire in several months. Before selecting cable TV network companies, consider these questions:
1. What is the purpose of your business ordering TV cable networks? Is it for internal use or public viewing?
2. How much cable TV programming does your business require? Could you use basic cable TV networks or do you need more extensive programming?
3. What is the budget for a cable television network?
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Compare TV cable networks available for your business
Start by finding what's available in your business region. Contact your local cable TV company for a listing of networks, including independent cable networks. Review the options, then pick shows that most closely fit your customer's interests.
I recommend: Check out programming lineup details for some cable networks such as A&E, Oxygen and FX Networks.
Pick cable television networks that are most popular for your audience
If your cable TV network is going to be shown in a public viewing area, make sure there are options that appeal to the most people. Ask the cable TV network companies about the top programming offered for businesses like yours. Find out what customers are going to demand.
I recommend: Yahoo! has a listing of popular cable TV network channels. Nielsen offers research on network TV shows, both local and national. The Nielsen information can be very useful if you are looking to advertise on a cable TV network. Business Week posts the top 15 network shows each week, keep checking their lists to see what you should show.
Find a cable network that enhances your business goals
If you are a car repair service, pick a cable TV network that offers programming on cars and ads for bringing up more business. If you are an advertiser, pick a cable TV network that targets your types of clients. Many local or independent cable networks offer good prices for advertisers.
I recommend: National Cable & Telecommunications Association offers a search tool you can use to find programming by genres and cable service types. Time Warner offers a list of networks to advertise with, such as Bravo or The Weather Channel.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Be sure that your cable TV networks do not include offensive shows if the TV is in a public viewing area.
- • Cable network companies change rapidly, so check often on what's new and what's growing in popularity to offer your clients.
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