OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE FOR CABLEVISION AND WWE 24/7
- 01/30/2007 (4:34:01 pm)
- Press Release
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A Press Release from Cablevision: Cablevision and World Wrestling Entertainment Bring WWE 24/7™ On Demand to iO® Digital Cable Customers
January 30, 2007
BETHPAGE, NY January 30, 2007 – Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) today announced that the World Wrestling Entertainment’s® (NYSE: WWE) subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, WWE 24/7 On Demand, is now available to iO Interactive Optimum® digital cable customers throughout the New York metropolitan area. Cablevision’s 11th SVOD service gives cable customers unlimited access to the best classic and current wrestling, while providing the ability to pause, fast-forward and rewind.
WWE 24/7 On Demand delivers the best of professional wrestling – all day, every day – from the world’s largest professional wrestling video library. With WWE 24/7, fans can relive legendary matches and moments with wrestling superstars past and present, like Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, The Rock® and Triple H®, as well as access exclusive new programming. Content on WWE 24/7 On Demand is divided into six programming selections: Hall of Fame, Big Ones, Specials, Territories-ECW, Prime Time, and Shorties. In addition, each month there is an overriding theme that is reflected throughout the programming. WWE 24/7 On Demand connects viewers to timeless action and the intense drama that fans expect from WWE.
“WWE programming is popular with television viewers in our service area, and WWE 24/7 On Demand gives wrestling fans more of what they want, anytime they want it,” said Theresa Chillianis, Cablevision’s vice president of business strategy. “The diverse array of VOD content has helped make our iO digital cable service the most highly penetrated in the nation, with more than 76 percent of our cable television customers choosing iO.”
“Cablevision is an industry leader in providing advanced digital video services to their customers in the tri-state area. We are excited that WWE 24/7 On Demand is now available to customers across Cablevision’s footprint,” said Peter Clifford, WWE’s Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing.
iiO customers can subscribe to WWE 24/7 for $6.95 per month directly through their television set on channel 512 by simply using the remote control and following on-screen prompts or though the On Demand menu. Customers may also purchase WWE 24/7 online at www.io.tv, or by calling their local customer service representative.
With more than 2.3 million iO customers, more than 76 percent of Cablevision’s cable customers are iO digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO offers customers access to more than 240 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 1,400 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, more than 20 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive, and subscription games packages.
About WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. The names of all World Wrestling Entertainment televised and live programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and wrestling moves and all World Wrestling Entertainment logos are trademarks which are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Cablevision Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum® digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.
WWE 24/7 On Demand delivers the best of professional wrestling – all day, every day – from the world’s largest professional wrestling video library. With WWE 24/7, fans can relive legendary matches and moments with wrestling superstars past and present, like Bruno Sammartino, Andre the Giant, The Rock® and Triple H®, as well as access exclusive new programming. Content on WWE 24/7 On Demand is divided into six programming selections: Hall of Fame, Big Ones, Specials, Territories-ECW, Prime Time, and Shorties. In addition, each month there is an overriding theme that is reflected throughout the programming. WWE 24/7 On Demand connects viewers to timeless action and the intense drama that fans expect from WWE.
“WWE programming is popular with television viewers in our service area, and WWE 24/7 On Demand gives wrestling fans more of what they want, anytime they want it,” said Theresa Chillianis, Cablevision’s vice president of business strategy. “The diverse array of VOD content has helped make our iO digital cable service the most highly penetrated in the nation, with more than 76 percent of our cable television customers choosing iO.”
“Cablevision is an industry leader in providing advanced digital video services to their customers in the tri-state area. We are excited that WWE 24/7 On Demand is now available to customers across Cablevision’s footprint,” said Peter Clifford, WWE’s Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales & Marketing.
iiO customers can subscribe to WWE 24/7 for $6.95 per month directly through their television set on channel 512 by simply using the remote control and following on-screen prompts or though the On Demand menu. Customers may also purchase WWE 24/7 online at www.io.tv, or by calling their local customer service representative.
With more than 2.3 million iO customers, more than 76 percent of Cablevision’s cable customers are iO digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO offers customers access to more than 240 channels, including 50 premium movie channels, 45 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 1,400 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, more than 20 high-definition programming services and groundbreaking interactive television applications including News 12 Interactive, and subscription games packages.
About WWE World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. Additional information on the company can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. The names of all World Wrestling Entertainment televised and live programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and wrestling moves and all World Wrestling Entertainment logos are trademarks which are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Cablevision Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO: Interactive Optimum® digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.
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