TV One Goes Live on Encoda Systems' Paradigm
DENVER, March 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Encoda Systems, Inc., the leading global
provider of end-to-end broadcast solutions, announced today that new cable
network TV One has gone live with Paradigm, Encoda's integrated, real-time
modular business system.
TV One is an entertainment and lifestyle cable network targeting adult African
American viewers that was launched nationally on January 19, 2004. "TV One was
seeking a solution that supported all aspects of our operation, including ad
sales proposals, traffic and spot placement; promotional production and
scheduling; program financial tracking and scheduling; and materials
management," said TV One Senior Vice President of Operations Jay Schneider.
Paradigm's function-based modules addressed important requirements of TV One for
flexibility and scalability. Paradigm's modules share a single database that
optimizes data flow and information management.
"Encoda also offered a robust off-site hosting solution that provides 24/7
support, and a fully customizable solution that provides the flexibility to meet
the needs of our viewers, advertisers and affiliates," continues Schneider.
Paradigm's integrated design maximizes efficiencies in broadcast operations.
Seamless integration and immediate access to critical business information
improve operational performance and streamline management decision-making
processes.
"We are excited to welcome TV One into the Encoda Systems client family," said
Robert A. Duncan, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Encoda
Systems. "This is yet another example of how Encoda Systems fosters
sustainable, long-term relationships by meeting client requirements through a
customized, personalized solution designed around their business model." About TV One TV One (http://www.tv-one.tv/) offers a broad range of entertainment-oriented
original programming, classic series, movies, fashion and music that focus on
African American themes, issues culture and politics. TV One's investors
include Radio One (NASDAQ:ROIANASDAQ:andNASDAQ:ROIAK)
(http://www.radio-one.com/), the largest radio company that primarily targets
African-American and urban listeners; Comcast Corporation
(NASDAQ:CMCSANASDAQ:andNASDAQ:CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com/), the leading
cable television company in the country; Constellation Ventures; Syndicated
Communications; Pacesetter Capital Group; and Opportunity Capital Partners.
About Encoda Systems Encoda Systems, Inc. (http://www.encodasystems.com/) is the leading global
supplier of end-to-end broadcast solutions, including Automation, Sales,
Traffic, Programming and Financial Systems for the broadcast, cable, and
satellite industries. Most of the leading television, radio, cable and
satellite broadcasting companies in the world now use its systems.
Encoda's Media Management Solutions group processes more than $16 billion in
advertising revenues annually. The Automation Products Group is the leading
provider of single and multi-channel solutions in broadcast automation focusing on increasing broadcasters' success and reducing operating costs in the
ever-changing and complex world of digital broadcasting.
The company is also a major provider of software solutions for advertising
agencies, media buying companies and national media sales rep organizations. Given its unique involvement across all aspects of the media buy-sell process,
Encoda has become the leading innovator in the deployment of electronic
transactional solutions, such as electronic invoicing, electronic contracting,
and agency-rep exchange systems.
Contact:
Tom Hultquist
For Encoda Systems
303-237-4000
Lynn McReynolds
For TV One
410-268-0275
DATASOURCE: Encoda Systems, Inc.; TVOne CONTACT: Tom Hultquist of Encoda Systems, +1-303-237-4000, ; or Lynn McReynolds, +1-410-268-0275, , for TV One Web site: http://www.tv-one.tv/ http://www.encodasystems.com/
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