FBN one of the top emerging networks that operators want to carry…
Multichannel News’ Linda Hogstead writes about a new study from Beta Research Corp.
Outdoor Channel and Fox Business Network are the top emerging networks that operators most want to carry, while DIY Network and Lifetime Movie Network rank as the leading mid-sized networks, according to the latest study from Beta Research Corp.
In a nationally representative survey of 130 operators, 83% expressed interest in carrying Outdoor Channel by the end of 2008. Second-place finisher Fox Business Network scored 72%, followed by PBS Kids Sprout (69%); ESPNU (67%); Hallmark Movie Channel (66%); CSTV (55%), Nickelodeon Digital Networks (54%); Fox Movie Channel (53%); VH1 Digital Networks (45%) and Lifetime Real Women (44%).



Please tell Dish Network
Comment by frank — January 24, 2008 @ 10:17 am
Emerging? The Outdoor Channel has been around for years!
Comment by Ira — January 24, 2008 @ 11:08 am
Are you sure you’re not thinking of OLN, now VS?
Comment by Jim — January 24, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Jim: On my system they are two separate networks. And we have had The Outdoor Channel for a few years.
Comment by Ira — January 24, 2008 @ 11:22 am
I’ve never heard of the Outdoor Channel.
OLN becoming VS was the best thing that channel ever did.
Comment by Aaron — January 24, 2008 @ 9:16 pm
Aaron: Versus is owned by Comcast and is in about 70 million homes. With the name change to Versus, the Outdoor Channel became the main station covering fishing and hunting.
Comment by Ira — January 24, 2008 @ 10:40 pm