DISH First to Debut Fusion Network Nationwide
June 04 2014 - 4:00PM
Business Wire
Fusion launches in America’s Top 250 packages
and higher and most DishLATINO offerings; on demand access to
follow
Univision/ABC joint venture features original
news, sports and entertainment programming, targets young, diverse
audience
DISH expanded its programming lineup with the addition of Fusion
Network, a new channel with a unique mix of original reporting,
lifestyle, and comedic content aimed at young, multicultural
viewers. As the first nationwide provider of Fusion, DISH Network
L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corp. (NASDAQ:
DISH), continues to grow its appeal to a variety of audiences.
“Through its television and digital properties, Fusion speaks to
a diverse new generation across all DISH customers,” said Alfredo
Rodriguez, vice president of marketing. “DISH’s overall lineup is
greatly enhanced by Fusion, helping us to better connect with an
important viewing demographic that is an increasingly influential
member of today’s marketplace.”
Fusion is the latest programming to debut from the March
distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS)
that has vastly expanded live and on demand content for DISH
customers. Subscribers to America’s Top 250 packages and higher
will see Fusion in their lineup as well as subscribers in most
DishLATINO packages. Fusion On Demand will also be available in the
coming week.
“Fusion is committed to delivering content that champions a
diverse, smart, and inclusive America through programming that is
infused with humor, diverse voices, and many viewpoints,” said
Fusion CEO Isaac Lee. “We are thrilled to be partnering with DISH
to bring our unique content offering to a larger audience.”
Fusion, which launched in October 2013, is a joint venture
between Univision Communications Inc. and the Disney/ABC Television
Network.
About Fusion
Fusion is a news, pop culture and satire TV and digital network.
It engages and champions a young, diverse, and inclusive America
with a unique mix of original reporting, lifestyle, and comedic
content that is both smart and irreverent. Fusion launched in
millions of households nationwide on October 28, 2013. Seven major
distributors are carrying the cable network including DISH,
Cablevision, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and
Google Fiber. For more information about Fusion visitfusion.net or
follow us on Twitter @ThisIsFusion and facebook.com/FusionNetwork.
Fusion is a joint venture between Univision Communications Inc. and
the Disney/ABC Television Network.
About DISH
DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), through its subsidiary
DISH Network L.L.C., provides approximately 14.097 million
satellite TV customers, as of March 31, 2014, with the
highest-quality programming and technology with the most choices at
the best value. Subscribers enjoy a high definition line-up with
more than 200 national HD channels, the most international
channels, and award-winning HD and DVR technology. DISH Network
Corporation is a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dish.com.
About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is the leading Hispanic pay-TV provider in the United
States. DishLATINO offers more than 60 popular ethnic channels, as
well as popular Hispanic and Spanish-language programming and
sports in high-definition. DishLATINO offers a selection of pay-TV
packages including programming in English and Spanish, as well as
Flex TV, a no-term contract, prepaid pay-TV product.
FusionDavid Ford, 305-925-8882david.ford@fusion.netorDISHJenna
McMullin, 303-723-1695jenna.mcmullin@dish.com@DISHnews
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