Time Warner Cable & Bright House Networks to carry WAPA America.
May 10, 2008
WAPA America announced that it has entered into agreements with Time Warner Cable (NYSE: TWC) and Bright House Networks to carry its programming. WAPA America recently launched on Bright House Network’s Digital Cable tier (channel 63) in Orlando, Florida and will soon launch on Time Warner’s New York City system and Bright House Network’s Tampa system. The terms of the deals were not disclosed.
WAPA-TV is a portfolio company of private equity firm InterMedia Partners, headquartered in New York City.
Jose Ramos, President of WAPA-TV said, “We are delighted to be launching WAPA America with Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks and look forward to serving their Hispanic customers with the best in Spanish-language programming. We plan to be a vital part of their extended communities.“
Added Melinda Witmer, Executive Vice President and Chief Programming Officer for Time Warner Cable: “Time Warner Cable is committed to ensuring that our Hispanic customers receive culturally relevant, family-oriented content in Spanish language.”