Herring Networks

AWE Expands Its Global Reach with rlaxx TV Partnership

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herring Networks, Inc. announced today that its AWE (A Wealth of Entertainment) entertainment brand has partnered with rlaxx TV to launch its AWE Plus linear channel on rlaxx's platform which reaches more than 26 countries across Europe, the Middle East, South America and Africa. As part of the deal, AWE will also include hundreds of selected episodes for rlaxx TV's On Demand section.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the deal, AWE will also include hundreds of selected episodes for rlaxx TV's On Demand section.
  • For more than 15 years, AWE has been a leading entertainment television network featuring a wide range of content including compelling travel, lifestyle and leisure series.
  • The network spans the globe to produce original series and content that continues to entertain and excite.
  • "rlaxx TV provides AWE an incredibly robust platform with powerful reach and its recent acquisition by ZEASN will create many new and dynamic synergies in the market."

AWE Teams up with Amazon in a Broad Content Distribution Deal

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herring Networks, Inc. announced today that its AWE (A Wealth of Entertainment) entertainment brand has teamed up with Amazon to deliver more than 500 episodes from its programming library to Fire TV as part of the new Fire TV Channels experience.  Fire TV Channels is Fire TV's new, flagship, free ad-supported TV (FAST) video experience.  The AWE content will be featured within the new Travel content category, with additional categories coming soon. 

Key Points: 
  • The AWE content will be featured within the new Travel content category, with additional categories coming soon.
  • For over 15 years AWE has been a leading entertainment television network featuring a wide range of content including compelling travel, lifestyle and leisure series.
  • Herring Networks is also proud to announce that the AWE Plus channel debuted on Amazon's free streaming service, Freevee, in April.
  • "We're thrilled that Amazon sees the value of the AWE brand across multiple services and recognizes its strength in a highly sought-after content category."

OAN Adds to its Significant Broadcast Reach Through Major Market Broadcasting Partnership

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Over the past 12 months, OAN Plus has significantly expanded its broadcast multicast carriage and the channel remains on track to meet its expected target reach of 15 million OTA only homes by the end of Q1 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Over the past 12 months, OAN Plus has significantly expanded its broadcast multicast carriage and the channel remains on track to meet its expected target reach of 15 million OTA only homes by the end of Q1 2023.
  • As the presidential election news cycle builds in 2023, OAN Plus expects to broaden its live coverage to more than five hours daily.
  • "The Major Market Broadcasting portfolio of broadcast stations is robust and it provides us with some exciting new and powerful market coverage," stated Alex Kopacz, EVP, Content Distribution and Strategy at OAN.
  • Major Market Broadcasting owns and operates 20 stations in top markets across the country accommodating more than 100 multicast channels.

OAN Adds KFLA in Los Angeles to Further Extend its Broadcast Over-the-Air Reach

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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In recent months, and leading into the upcoming critical midterm elections, OAN has been aggressive in expanding broadcast multicast carriage for OAN Plus.

Key Points: 
  • In recent months, and leading into the upcoming critical midterm elections, OAN has been aggressive in expanding broadcast multicast carriage for OAN Plus.
  • With the addition of more than one million OTA homes in Los Angeles, OAN Plus is on track to reach its goal of nearly 15 million OTA homes by the end of Q1 2023.
  • "Over the last year, we've been aggressively expanding OAN's household reach into broadcast homes as part of our long-term distribution strategy," stated Alex Kopacz, EVP, Content Distribution and Strategy at OAN.
  • KFLA went on the air in 2007 in Los Angeles and offers a portfolio of news and information channels designed to entertain and inform.

OAN to Launch in 22 States with Zito Media Heading into Midterms

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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"We are thrilled to have Zito Media as a distribution partner as consumer demand continues to drive new deployments across multiple platforms," said Bo LaMotte, EVP Content Distribution and Strategy at OAN.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to have Zito Media as a distribution partner as consumer demand continues to drive new deployments across multiple platforms," said Bo LaMotte, EVP Content Distribution and Strategy at OAN.
  • "OAN delivers more than 18 hours of live news each weekday which clearly differentiates the network from other news services."
  • "Our customers have been asking for One America News," said James Rigas, Co-President for Zito Media.
  • Zito Media is the telecommunications company that provides TV (including Digital Cable), High-Speed Internet, and Digital Phone Services to numerous communities across 22 states.

OAN Partners with VIDAA to Deploy OAN Plus and AWE Plus Worldwide

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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The launch is powered by the global partnership between Herring Networks, VIDAA, and media tech powerhouse, Amagi.

Key Points: 
  • The launch is powered by the global partnership between Herring Networks, VIDAA, and media tech powerhouse, Amagi.
  • VIDAA is a technology and innovation company whose market-leading, independent Smart TV OS powers Hisense, Toshiba and over 100 additional TV brands worldwide.
  • "We're thrilled to be working with VIDAA and Amagi on this rollout, and we're confident that our channels will enhance the overall visibility of VIDAA tv."
  • Both OAN Plus and AWE Plus are currently deployed on more than 30 FAST platforms globally.

OAN Enters Spain Through a Tivify Partnership

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Thursday, August 11, 2022
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On the heels of a recent launch with NetRange to further expand itsCTV footprint globally, OAN now reaches more than 30 countries with its primary and FAST channel feeds.

Key Points: 
  • On the heels of a recent launch with NetRange to further expand itsCTV footprint globally, OAN now reaches more than 30 countries with its primary and FAST channel feeds.
  • In Spain, where the Tivify monthly active users are projected to triple by the end of 2023, OAN Plus will continue to offer its global news perspective and join AWE Plus, a second entertainment channel owned by Herring Networks, on the platform.
  • Tivify is available on any device with multiple channel plans and advanced recommendation technology which allows its users to enjoy the latest generation television experience.
  • About One America News Network, ("OAN"):
    One America News Network, ("OAN"), which launched on July 4, 2013, provides an independent source of credible national and international news around the clock.

OAN Partners with NetRange to Expand its CTV Reach Globall

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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As part of the deal, AWE Plus, a second entertainment channel also owned by Herring Networks, will be made available across the NetRange footprint globally, as well.

Key Points: 
  • As part of the deal, AWE Plus, a second entertainment channel also owned by Herring Networks, will be made available across the NetRange footprint globally, as well.
  • "NetRange has long been a leader in the space and the opportunity to bring OAN and its brand recognition into new content verticals is exciting."
  • Founded in Germany in 2009 as a pioneer for Smart TV portals and ecosystems, NetRange has become the fastest growing Smart TV white-label solutions provider worldwide.
  • In addition, the OAN LIVE app is available on your favorite connected devices.

FreeCast Adds OAN and AWE Encore to SelectTV through Deal with Herring Networks

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Monday, May 4, 2020
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ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing a new agreement with Herring Networks, Inc. to bring One America News Encore and AWE Encore to the company's SelectTV and SmartGuide-powered streaming services.

Key Points: 
  • ORLANDO, Fla., May 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- FreeCast is announcing a new agreement with Herring Networks, Inc. to bring One America News Encore and AWE Encore to the company's SelectTV and SmartGuide-powered streaming services.
  • A Wealth of Entertainment (AWE) is a lifestyle and entertainment channel with both a domestic and international presence.
  • William Mobley, CEO of FreeCast, talked about the opportunity for both companies stemming from the new deal: "These are exactly the kind of channels we want.
  • They're growing fast and people are looking for access to them, even as the shift away from cable TV continues.