One-Stop Origination and Distribution Solution from Crawford and SES
AMERICOM Enabling Niche and Start-Up Networks to Reach Virtually
Every Cable Household with Quality Programming
Answering the growing demand for niche programming, SES AMERICOM and Crawford Communications today announced they have launched four new digital channels in the last six months. The duo's one-stop-shop origination and distribution solution leverages Crawford's leading post production and broadcast facilities and SES AMERICOM's state-of-the-art AMC-10 satellite to provide even the smallest of networks with the most advanced a la carte or turnkey capabilities.
New channels like Eye Music Network and New Screen TV can now cost-effectively tap a full suite of programming creation and delivery services to quench viewer thirst for specialized programming. The comprehensive solution includes master control, play-out, ad and live feed insertion, domestic and international teleport services, C- and Ku-band transportable earth stations, studio and remote video production and editing, design, and animation.
"By leveraging the reach and reliability of SES AMERICOM's AMC-10 satellite and HD-PRIME neighborhood, Crawford Communications is providing new digital networks with the same origination and distribution services we deliver to some of the biggest programming brands in the world," said Jim Schuster, senior vice president, Crawford Communications. "With a creative concept targeting a niche audience, new channels can cost-effectively put quality programming on TV screens across the country with our state-of-the-art broadcast facility and the people making it happen behind the scenes."
"New digital channels can launch and build nationwide audiences without a studio, staff, or single piece of production gear," explains Bryan McGuirk, president of media solutions for SES AMERICOM. "SES AMERICOM and Crawford have combined our complementary strengths to allow new channels to focus on what they do best - developing the compelling and creative programming ideas that drive profits and core viewers to their television sets."
"New Screen TV's network origination resides at Crawford in Atlanta, where we can easily access it remotely to layout programming schedules anytime, anywhere. Combine Crawford's industry expertise with the ubiquitous and trustworthy coverage of SES AMERICOM's HD-PRIME neighborhood, and it's no contest," said Rick Erikson, general manager of New Screen TV, a brand new pay TV channel devoted to showcasing quality independent films. "A growing number of people who are generally turned off by mainstream entertainment are tuning us in, and we've got the distribution partners to grow our audience and business for years to come."
"Eye Music Network is the new kid on the block in the world of music video television, but we're already in 4.2 million cable households and looking to reach millions more in the coming months," explains Fernando Fernandez, CEO of Eye Music Network, which launched last fall with its own well-crafted mix of music videos from every genre and virtually every corner of the world. "By joining the Crawford-SES AMERICOM solution we can take advantage of the Rolls Royce of satellites and the most reliable distribution platform in the industry."
About Crawford Communications
Crawford Communications, an Atlanta-based company, is a leader in the electronic media services industry, offering domestic and international clients a full spectrum of services for television, satellite communications, Internet, film and audio. Established in 1981, the Company has evolved with technology to comprise the best in satellite transmission, television network origination and playback, transportable satellite truck services, disaster recovery, streaming media/web casting, online services, film transfer, digital and HD post production, sound design and mixing, 5.1 surround sound, DVD authoring and standards conversion. For more information about Crawford Communications and its services, call (404) 876-7149 in Atlanta or toll free (800) 831-8027. The company can be found on the Internet at www.crawford.com.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges:SESG), is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.
Answering the growing demand for niche programming, SES AMERICOM and Crawford Communications today announced they have launched four new digital channels in the last six months. The duo's one-stop-shop origination and distribution solution leverages Crawford's leading post production and broadcast facilities and SES AMERICOM's state-of-the-art AMC-10 satellite to provide even the smallest of networks with the most advanced a la carte or turnkey capabilities.
New channels like Eye Music Network and New Screen TV can now cost-effectively tap a full suite of programming creation and delivery services to quench viewer thirst for specialized programming. The comprehensive solution includes master control, play-out, ad and live feed insertion, domestic and international teleport services, C- and Ku-band transportable earth stations, studio and remote video production and editing, design, and animation.
"By leveraging the reach and reliability of SES AMERICOM's AMC-10 satellite and HD-PRIME neighborhood, Crawford Communications is providing new digital networks with the same origination and distribution services we deliver to some of the biggest programming brands in the world," said Jim Schuster, senior vice president, Crawford Communications. "With a creative concept targeting a niche audience, new channels can cost-effectively put quality programming on TV screens across the country with our state-of-the-art broadcast facility and the people making it happen behind the scenes."
"New digital channels can launch and build nationwide audiences without a studio, staff, or single piece of production gear," explains Bryan McGuirk, president of media solutions for SES AMERICOM. "SES AMERICOM and Crawford have combined our complementary strengths to allow new channels to focus on what they do best - developing the compelling and creative programming ideas that drive profits and core viewers to their television sets."
"New Screen TV's network origination resides at Crawford in Atlanta, where we can easily access it remotely to layout programming schedules anytime, anywhere. Combine Crawford's industry expertise with the ubiquitous and trustworthy coverage of SES AMERICOM's HD-PRIME neighborhood, and it's no contest," said Rick Erikson, general manager of New Screen TV, a brand new pay TV channel devoted to showcasing quality independent films. "A growing number of people who are generally turned off by mainstream entertainment are tuning us in, and we've got the distribution partners to grow our audience and business for years to come."
"Eye Music Network is the new kid on the block in the world of music video television, but we're already in 4.2 million cable households and looking to reach millions more in the coming months," explains Fernando Fernandez, CEO of Eye Music Network, which launched last fall with its own well-crafted mix of music videos from every genre and virtually every corner of the world. "By joining the Crawford-SES AMERICOM solution we can take advantage of the Rolls Royce of satellites and the most reliable distribution platform in the industry."
About Crawford Communications
Crawford Communications, an Atlanta-based company, is a leader in the electronic media services industry, offering domestic and international clients a full spectrum of services for television, satellite communications, Internet, film and audio. Established in 1981, the Company has evolved with technology to comprise the best in satellite transmission, television network origination and playback, transportable satellite truck services, disaster recovery, streaming media/web casting, online services, film transfer, digital and HD post production, sound design and mixing, 5.1 surround sound, DVD authoring and standards conversion. For more information about Crawford Communications and its services, call (404) 876-7149 in Atlanta or toll free (800) 831-8027. The company can be found on the Internet at www.crawford.com.
About SES AMERICOM
The largest supplier of satellite services in the U.S., SES AMERICOM, an SES GLOBAL company (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges:SESG), is recognized as a pioneer of global satellite communications services. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the launch of its first satellite, the company today operates a fleet of 18 spacecraft in orbital positions predominantly providing service throughout the Americas. As a member of the SES GLOBAL family, SES AMERICOM is able to provide end-to-end telecommunications solutions to any region of the world via a fleet of 40 satellites. In addition, AMERICOM Government Services, a wholly owned subsidiary, is dedicated to providing satellite-based communications solutions to both civilian and defense agencies of the U.S. government. With its combined operations, SES AMERICOM serves broadcasters, cable programmers, aeronautical and maritime communications integrators, Internet service providers, mobile communications networks, government agencies, educational institutions, carriers and secure global data networks with efficient communication and content distribution solutions.