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Retirement Living TV Announces Distribution Deal With Sunflower BroadbandWASHINGTON, May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Retirement Living TV (RLTV), the first network dedicated to people 55+, announced today a distribution deal with Sunflower Broadband, a leader among independent cable operators in the telecommunications industry, headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. This deal will not only add over 26,000 subscribers to RLTV's distribution, but also stands as the network's first cable presence in the Midwest. A 2003 Independent Cable Operator of the Year, Sunflower was one of the first cable companies to give customers a 100% all-digital channel lineup. "We're pleased to add Retirement Living TV to our core video product. They are providing high quality programming to a population that is growing rapidly yet remains underserved by the television industry," said Patrick Knorr, General Manager, Sunflower Broadband. "People 55+ are the largest and fastest growing demographic and they watch more television than any other age group. Distributors including Sunflower Broadband are taking note of the value RLTV can add to their lineup and customers," said Betsy Brightman, VP of Affiliate Relations and Distribution, RLTV. About Retirement Living TV Retirement Living TV (RLTV) is the only network dedicated to informing, involving and inspiring people 55+. Launched in September 2006, the network has all-original programming with established celebrities and journalists on topics spanning critical issues including health, lifestyle, finance and politics. RLTV is the expert in the field of aging, guided by an internationally recognized gerontologist and researcher. RLTV is seen in 30 million homes across North America on Comcast CN8, DirecTV, Verizon FiOS and other video providers or by logging on at WWW.RL.TV. Retirement Living TV CONTACT: Kimberly Simmons, Media & Communications Manager of RetirementLiving TV, +1-443-430-8948, Cell: +1-443-841-5313, [email protected] Web site: http://www.rl.tv/ |