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RTN Adds Atlanta Affiliate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 20 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with COX Television to bring RTN programming to Atlanta, the nation's 8th largest television market. The new affiliate will launch on a digital stream of WSB- TV in January.
WSB-TV is COX Television's flagship station that serves as the ABC affiliate in Atlanta. The station, which is the oldest television station in Georgia, began broadcasting in 1948 and is one of the premier ABC affiliates in the nation.
"WSB-TV is a market leader in Atlanta and we are thrilled to partner with Cox's flagship station," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Atlanta will soon enjoy RTN's 'Primetime All The Time' line-up, including Matlock, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I., Mission: Impossible, Love American Style, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Love, American Style."
"We have looked hard at different options that are out there to get us going with a subchannel and we think this programming line-up is totally family-friendly and combines many of the real classics that have entertained generations of television viewers," said Bill Hoffman, General Manager of WSB- TV. "Good programs are timeless and this is a wonderful collection of shows that are just that."
RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.
RTN Adds Atlanta Affiliate
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 20 -- Retro Television Network (RTN), which is nationally owned and distributed by Equity Media Holdings Corporation (Nasdaq: EMDA), announced today that it will partner with COX Television to bring RTN programming to Atlanta, the nation's 8th largest television market. The new affiliate will launch on a digital stream of WSB- TV in January.
WSB-TV is COX Television's flagship station that serves as the ABC affiliate in Atlanta. The station, which is the oldest television station in Georgia, began broadcasting in 1948 and is one of the premier ABC affiliates in the nation.
"WSB-TV is a market leader in Atlanta and we are thrilled to partner with Cox's flagship station," said Mark Dvornik, Executive Vice President of RTN. "Viewers in Atlanta will soon enjoy RTN's 'Primetime All The Time' line-up, including Matlock, Hawaii 5-0, Magnum P.I., Mission: Impossible, Love American Style, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous and Love, American Style."
"We have looked hard at different options that are out there to get us going with a subchannel and we think this programming line-up is totally family-friendly and combines many of the real classics that have entertained generations of television viewers," said Bill Hoffman, General Manager of WSB- TV. "Good programs are timeless and this is a wonderful collection of shows that are just that."
RTN is a new television network that provides each affiliate a customized feed with classic hit shows, in addition to local programming including news, weather and sports. RTN is specifically designed to go on a broadcast digital channel and provides local broadcasters a way to get ratings and successfully monetize their digital spectrum.
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