Q Television Network Contracts Rasenberger Media
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Press Release Source: Q Television Network and Rasenberger Media, LLC
Q Television Network Contracts Rasenberger Media
Friday January 21, 7:48 am ET
Catherine Rasenberger, a 25-Year Veteran in the Cable Industry, to Help Grow The Network
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 21, 2005--Q Television Network, (Pink Sheets:QBID - News) announced today that the network has signed a contract with Rasenberger Media. Catherine Rasenberger, president of Rasenberger Media, is a 25-year veteran of the cable industry. Rasenberger will advise and counsel Q Television on all aspects of the U.S. cable and satellite industry.
"We are thrilled to be working with what the cable industry refers to as one of the best marketing firms in the industry," said Frank Olsen, President and CEO of Q Television Network. "Rasenberger will advise and oversee Q Television Network's distribution within the cable and satellite community."
Rasenberger Media is a consulting company providing outsourced distribution and marketing services to independent cable networks in the U.S. Since its inception in 1998, Rasenberger Media has launched six new cable networks, including Trio, Newsworld International, Sorpresa, TV One and The Anime Network. Prior to founding Rasenberger Media, Catherine Rasenberger was Senior Vice President, Affiliate Sales and Marketing, for the Food Network, responsible for growing the network from launch to over 35 million subscribers, and expanding the network into Canada, during her six-year tenure.
"I strongly believe that the gay and lesbian community is the last major underserved market in U.S. television," said Catherine Rasenberger, President of Rasenberger Media. "Q Television is extremely well positioned to serve this audience. I am pleased to join their team, and excited about the prospect of launching Q Network on cable and DBS throughout the U.S."
About Rasenberger Media, LLC: Rasenberger Media is a consulting and management services company providing strategic business development and outsourced distribution and marketing services to the cable industry. Since its inception in 1998, Rasenberger Media has specialized in helping independent cable networks launch in the U.S. Rasenberger Media's success ratio for new network launches has firmly established the company as the leading outsourcing firm in the field.
About Q Television Network: This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Contact:
CWR & Partners, LLP
Ronnie Welch, 508-222-4802
Source: Q Television Network and Rasenberger Media, LLC
