Cable Network Proves Consumer Demand for Convention Coverage is Strong
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- On the first night of the Republican
National Convention, CN8, The Comcast Network pulled a 1.5 Nielsen rating at
9:00 PM in the Philadelphia cable television market. The network earned a 1.2
average rating for the 9:00-10:00 PM hour.
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"Strong, unbiased coverage of the political process and related issues has
always been a hallmark of our CN8 content," said Michael Doyle, president,
Comcast Eastern Division. "We're proud that we are able to offer in-depth
coverage of this year's conventions and, based on our ratings, our viewers
clearly find extended coverage valuable."
CN8, The Comcast Network spotlights The Republican National Convention
airing expert analysis and podium coverage of key speeches. Hosted by CN8
political director Lynn Doyle and news anchor Arthur Fennell, the network's
RNC coverage, "Campaign 2004: The Republican National Convention" will
continue to air live on CN8, TUESDAY, August 31-THURSDAY, September 2, 8:30-
11:30 PM/ET, from New York City's Madison Square Garden.
As part of its commitment to provide in-depth political coverage to
viewers and allow consumers to tune in to important issues, speeches and
debates at their own convenience, Comcast will also offer approximately 20
major speeches from the Republican National Convention, as well as the
Presidential and Vice Presidential debates, on Comcast On Demand, Comcast's
Video on Demand (VOD) service. Each will be available free of charge the day
after the speech or debate, and each day's coverage will be accessible for a
two-week period following the date of the delivery. CN8's live coverage will
also be available online at http://www.cn8.tv.
About CN8, The Comcast Network
CN8, The Comcast Network (http://www.cn8.tv) has quickly become one of the
nation's largest and most honored regional 24-hour diversified television
networks - serving 6.2 million cable homes on the East Coast. The network
provides quality, locally produced programming in four main areas: live,
interactive television; regional news; entertainment; and coverage of high
school, college and professional sports. CN8 has been nominated for 182
regional Emmy Awards. CN8, The Comcast Network is owned and operated by
Comcast Cable Communications, Inc., a division of Comcast Corporation
(Nasdaq: CMCSA; CMCSK), and the country's leading cable and broadband services
provider.
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Related links:
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CONTACT:
Leslie Padilla, CN8, The Comcast Network,
+1-610-650-1157
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