Hispanic Television Network In Seven New Markets.
June 16, 2001
Hispanic Television Network, Inc. announced that in accordance with its recently signed long-term distribution contract with Time Warner Cable, it will begin airing in seven new cities in three states in the next 8 Weeks. This announcement is separate from any other systems that may launch HTVN programming in the same time period.
The markets that will begin airing HTVN include:
Launch City
Austin, Texas – August 2, 2001
Bakersfield, California – July 31, 2001
Chatsworth, California – July 31, 2001
Kansas City, Kansas – September 1, 2001
Orange County, California – July 31, 2001
Palm Desert, California – August 30, 2001
South Bay, California – July 31, 2001
“This rapid market expansion represents a real breakthrough in our distribution. It allows HTVN access to the lucrative California market and is just the first wave of cable systems to launch our programming,” said Michael Fletcher, chief operating officer for HTVN. “HTVN is focused on the Mexican and the Mexican-American viewer and Time Warner Cable and other systems like it are demonstrating their commitment to diversity in entertainment and selection for the U.S. Hispanic audience.”