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The Country Network (TCN) Debuts in Ultra HD with SES
The Country Network (TCN), an emerging over-the-air television network
devoted to showcasing rising and established country music stars, has
joined SES's (News - Alert) successful Ultra HD platform to launch its 4K channel and
boost its audience reach.
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The Country Network (TCN) Debuts in Ultra HD with SES (Photo: Business Wire)
SES today announced The Country Network (TCN) has debuted its first
shows in Ultra HD this week and become the eleventh 4K channel on SES's
all-in-one Ultra HD solution. The unique Ultra HD platform packages
satellite distribution, reception gear, and the world's largest 4K
channel line-up for cable and IPTV (News - Alert) operators of all sizes across North
America.
First launched in 2009, The Country Network is currently enjoyed by
country music fans in 15 million US households and will leverage SES's
ubiquitous coverage to dramatically increase viewership. The trio of
satellites delivering SES's Ultra HD solution form North America's
leading content distribution platform, reaching all 100 million-plus US
cable television homes.
The Country Network joins an expanding bouquet of immersive 4K channels
on the SES platform, which include NASA TV UHD, Fashion One 4K, C4K360,
the SES demo channel, UHD1, 4KUNIVERSE, Funbox UHD, Nature Relaxation
4K, Travelxp 4K, and INSIGHT TV.
"SES offers a powerful and unique combination of global video
distribution leadership, unrivalled relationships with the largest cable
operators and entertainment companies, and the first commercial Ultra HD
platform," said Tim Eaton (News - Alert), President and CEO of The Country Network.
"The SES Ultra HD solution will enable The Country Network to greatly
accelerate our 2018 growth strategy, which is all about introducing our
new 4K channel to the most influential meda companies, large and small,
and expanding to multiple platforms," Eaton added. "SES is really the
only game in town when it comes to delivering on our lofty goals as a
budding Ultra HD network."
"The SES Ultra HD platform has become the destination of choice for new
4K channels like The Country Network, a mainstream music channel that
reflects just how SES continues to gain traction in driving Ultra HD,"
explained Steve Corda, VP of Business Development in North America for
SES. "The Country Network is a great complement to our growing line-up,
which has fast become the largest single source of 4K content in the
world."
About The Country Network
Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. and Fort Worth, Texas, national
television network, The
Country Network (TCN), airs music videos, countdowns, special
programming and more. Available in 51 markets, a reach of over 44
million DMA households, TCN can also be viewed on Roku devices, and via
streaming online at www.tcncountry.com.
A full list of affiliates/markets is available here. Throughout
2018, TCN remains focused on special programming and its growth strategy.
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About SES
SES is the world-leading satellite operator and the first to deliver a
differentiated and scalable GEO-MEO offering worldwide, with more than
50 satellites in Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and 12 in Medium Earth
Orbit (MEO). SES focuses on value-added, end-to-end solutions in two key
business units: SES Video and SES Networks. The company provides
satellite communications services to broadcasters, content and internet
service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and
institutions. SES's portfolio includes ASTRA, O3b and MX1, a leading
media service provider that offers a full suite of innovative digital
video and media services. SES is listed on the Euronext Paris and
Luxembourg Stock Exchange (ticker: SESG). Further information available
at: www.ses.com
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