Thanks for some of the cleanup men mailman.
What is the source of your information on the OCT rollout of Texas and the startup EQUIPMENT order?
Also a news release:
Tuesday September 9 6:53 PM EDT
Company Press Release
Phillip Mallios Named Vice President Affiliate Relations for ACTV'S Southwest Regional Network
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 1997--Filling a key executive position for ACTV Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IATV) Southwest digital regional network, Phillip Mallios has been named Vice President, Affiliate Relations. The announcement was made by Dick Barron, Vice President and General Manager ACTV Southwest, to whom Mallios will report.
In a unique agreement which underscores the close working relationship between FOX Southwest and ACTV, Mallios will also continue to fulfill his responsibilities as Director of Affiliate Sales for FOX Southwest until his replacement is named. In this position, Mallios has been responsible for marketing and distributing the regional sports network throughout its five state, 800 plus cable affiliate region, managing distribution contracts and cable-related business for the network.
In making the announcement, Barron said, ``Phillip's appointment marks a significant milestone for ACTV Southwest. He is a high-caliber veteran in the affiliate arena and has ten years of successful working relationships with cable operators in this area. Our recent agreement with NextLevel Systems guaranteeing our availability in all of their digital set-tops allows us to move full speed ahead in our affiliate efforts.''
FOX Sports Net consists of nine owned-and-operated regional sports networks, along with their numerous affiliated systems across the U.S. Launched on Nov. 1, 1996, the network is the U.S. sports telecasting arm of the worldwide sports alliance formed between News Corp. (NYSE:NWS - news), Liberty Media (NASDAQ:LBTYA - news) and Tele-Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:TCOMA). This fall, the network expands its reach to more than 55 million subscribers with the launch of FOX Sports Detroit and the debut of numerous other regional networks under the FOX Sports Net banner. Combined, FOX Sports Net's regional cable networks provide more than 3000 hours of live programming each year, covering more than 1500 events.
In consultation with FOX Sports Net, ACTV has previously announced plans to launch regional networks with FOX Sports Southwest serving over 5 million cable homes in Texas and four neighboring states, FOX Sports West serving over 4.8 million homes in Southern California, Arizona and Nevada, FOX Sports Northwest, serving 2.4 million homes in Oregon, Washington and parts of Alaska, Idaho and Montana and Sunshine Network which serves 4.3 million homes in Florida. ACTV and FOX Sports Net intend to roll out a number of additional regional networks over the next two years.
ACTV's regional networks will allow viewers to enhance and augment their viewing experience. For example, the individualization of basketball coverage includes unique features like Jam Session -- a recap of the game's most exciting baskets. Hockey coverage features Goals-On-Demand -- a compilation of all the scores of the contest. Features such as Star Cam -- which provides an isolated view of the featured player of the game, instant replay -- anytime -- and in-depth
statistics are all part of the enriched coverage which can be provided by ACTV's proprietary programming software for all sporting events.
Contact:
Bender, Goldman & Helper
Stu Ginsburg, 212/371-0798
sginsburg@bghny.com
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Mallory Factor Inc
Lee S. Isgur, 212/350-0000
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Company Contact:
ACTV, Inc.
Daniel Mahony, 212/262-2570 |
