LionDen
01-30-2007, 10:36 PM
The following press release was issued today in regard to WWE 24/7:
Cablevision and World Wrestling Entertainment Bring WWE 24/7 On Demand to
iO® Digital Cable Customers
BETHPAGE, NY - January 30, 2007 Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC)
today announced that the World Wrestling Entertainments® (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. Cablevisions 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 worlds 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, Cablevisions 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 Cablevisions
footprint, said Peter Clifford, WWEs 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
Cablevisions 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.
Cablevision and World Wrestling Entertainment Bring WWE 24/7 On Demand to
iO® Digital Cable Customers
BETHPAGE, NY - January 30, 2007 Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC)
today announced that the World Wrestling Entertainments® (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. Cablevisions 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 worlds 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, Cablevisions 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 Cablevisions
footprint, said Peter Clifford, WWEs 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
Cablevisions 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.