Charter Adds WFN: World Fishing Network
St. Louis, Missouri - Charter Communications announces today that it is adding WFN: World Fishing Network, North America's only 24-hour fishing lifestyle channel, in Charter cable systems serving more than two million customers in nine states.
During July and August, WFN will be launched on Charter's digital cable systems in the New England states, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Louisiana. WFN launched in 2008 on Charter's Minnesota system, on its popular Charter Sports View tier.
"Charter is pleased to expand our carriage of WFN into our cable systems in these states, once again providing special interest programming for our customers' enjoyment," stated John Miller, Charter's Director of Communications. "Charter is committed to building long-term, satisfying relationships with our customers by providing services they want and enjoy. WFN offers programming that adds value to our service, and also responds to requests from our customers," Mr. Miller added.
"Since consumers have had the chance to experience the wide variety of fishing programming available on WFN, it has become obvious that there is a demand for more diverse programming for anglers," said Mark Rubinstein, President of WFN. "We are delighted that Charter recognizes WFN as the best option to satisfy the underserved community of sport and leisure fishing enthusiasts in these fishing hotbeds."
Charter customers can call 1-888-GET CHARTER for more information regarding WFN.
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About Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. is a leading broadband communications company and the third-largest publicly traded cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including Charter Digital® video entertainment programming, Charter High-Speed® Internet access, and Charter Telephone®. Charter Business™ similarly provides scalable, tailored and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, video and music entertainment services and business telephone. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.
About WFN: World Fishing Network
WFN: World Fishing Network is the only 24/7 television network dedicated to all segments of fishing with programming that covers instruction, tips, tournaments, travel, food, boating, outdoor lifestyle and more. WFN's wide-ranging programming lineup includes a selection of the best international series and the most diverse species coverage of any outdoor network. Featuring popular programs hosted by the world's top anglers, the network also includes a variety of exclusive lifestyle shows including Hookin' Up with Mariko Izumi and WFN's Reel Road Trip. WFN also delivers the beauty of fishing in stunning High Definition with WFN HD, a separate network that delivers 100 percent High Definition programming 24/7.
About Insight Sports Ltd.
Insight Sports Ltd. is a leading sports media and entertainment company which creates and distributes sports and entertainment content across multiple platforms, including broadcast television, events, on-line, mobile, in-arena and video on-demand. For more information see www.insightsports.com.
Media Contact
Doug Drotman, WFN (631) 462-1198 or doug@drotmanpr.com
