FIGHT NETWORK LAUNCHES IN HD ON COGECO DIGITAL TV
By
Mike Johnson on 10/24/2013 4:31 PM
Fight Network Launches in High-Definition on Cogeco Digital TV
Toronto, Oct. 24, 2013 – Fight Network, the world’s premier 24/7 television channel dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, is now available in high-definition (HD) to Cogeco Digital TV customers in Ontario. Fight Network is included in the Cogeco Digital TV Sport Life Theme Pack on Channel 749, in addition to its SD position on Channel 121.
“We are so pleased that Cogeco Cable Canada has stepped up and added Fight Network programming in HD. We’ve received massive interest from subscribers, as well as restaurant and bar owners who want to receive Fight Network in HD, and we continue to add to our HD base,” said Leonard Asper, CEO of Fight Network. “With the addition of Cogeco Digital TV, our presence in the ever-growing digital and mobile platforms continues to expand.”
“Cogeco Digital TV service offers the exceptional quality and viewing experience of HD television that attracts new customers to Cogeco every month,” said Anne Isabelle Roussy, Vice President, Marketing and Product Development at Cogeco Cable Canada. “We’re continually on look out for interesting and relevant HD offerings on the market and are pleased to add Fight Network to our customers’ choice of Sport Life programming,” added Ms. Roussy.
Fight Network will be announcing two additional HD launches on Dec. 4, 2013.
For More Information Contact:
Fight Network
Chad Midgley
VP Programming & Production chad@fightnetwork.com www.fightnetwork.com
About Fight Network:
Fight Network (www.fightnetwork.com) is the world’s premier combat sports network dedicated to complete coverage of combat sports, including fights, fighters, fight news and fight lifestyle. The channel is available on all major carriers in Canada, select countries in Europe and Africa, on TSN Radio in Canada via its program “Live Audio Wrestling,” and in North America via its programming on Sirius XM Channel 167 and its programming block on Pursuit Channel (www.pursuitchannel.com). Fight Network’s parent company Anthem Media Group also owns a significant interest in the Pursuit Channel and 100% of Fantasy Sports Network (FNTSY), which will be launching across North America.
