WealthTV to Enrich GCI Customers in Alaska
GCI to Deliver more High Def. Programming to Anchorage, Fairbanks, & Juneau
SAN DIEGO, CA, July 14, 2006 – WealthTV, the premier luxury lifestyle and entertainment network in digital and high definition, today announced that it has signed a long term agreement with Alaska’s largest telecommunications and cable provider, GCI, to bring WealthTV’s luxury lifestyle and entertainment programming to GCI’s customers in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau in both digital and crystal clear high definition formats.
With its own state-of-the-art high def production studios, WealthTV will complement GCI’s robust channel lineup with unique and original compelling programming on what every American dreams of – from travel secrets to fast cars, from better etiquette to better investing, and much more available in brilliant clear high definition “GCI is delivering what its subscribers are seeking, high-caliber entertainment and the life-like high definition experience,” said Charles Herring, president of WealthTV. “We are pleased to have GCI as a distribution partner and look forward to having its viewers enjoy the luxury lifestyle programming that they are passionate about.”
According to consulting firm Bain & Co., purchases of luxury goods are expected to triple during the next four years. Luxury fever continues to grow in strength as Americans across all demographics seek luxury items and experiences. Combined with the growing demand for high definition content, WealthTV’s luxury lifestyle programming delivers what viewers are dreaming of.
“Consumers are looking to enjoy the luxury experience. The aspirational appeal of WealthTV delivers that experience to the user by simply watching their television. The ability for WealthTV to deliver their programming in high definition, further enhances the experience,” said Bob Ormberg, Vice President of Content & Product Development for GCI. “With the addition WealthTV, GCI is further enhancing its robust high definition programming lineup to meet the desires of our customers.”
About WealthTV
WealthTV is the premier lifestyle, entertainment and informational network--the destination for exclusive and original programming. Televised 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, WealthTV supplies viewers with informative shows that provide invaluable insight on what every American dreams of. From travel secrets to fast cars, better etiquette to better investing, WealthTV delivers these and much more. The network fills a television vacuum by delivering intellectually stimulating, thought-provoking entertainment and always-unbiased news from an insider’s perspective. For more information, please visit www.wealthtv.net.
About GCI
GCI is the largest telecommunications company in Alaska. A pioneer in bundled services, GCI provides local, wireless, and long distance telephone, cable television, internet and data communications services throughout Alaska. More information about the company, please visit www.gci.com.
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For more information, contact:
Charles Herring
WealthTV
858-270-6900
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