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Wyoming Named Best State for Retirement, Arkansas the Worst

Press release from Bankrate.com, March 23, 2015: Florida and Hawaii may be dream retirement spots for some, but Wyoming is actually the best state for retirees, according to new research from Bankrate.com. The worst state for retirees is Arkansas. Bankrate.com…

Meredith Corp. and Katz Broadcasting Announce Multi-Network Distribution Agreement

Press release from Meredith Corp. and Katz Broadcasting, March 20, 2015: Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com) will carry the three emerging Katz Broadcasting television networks, Grit, Escape and LAFF, in five markets as part of a major new distribution agreement announced…

Logo ‘Ru-News’ Hit Series ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ for Eighth Season and Announcement of Nationwide Casting Call

Press release from Logo, March 20, 2015: Hot off the heels of the seventh season premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Logo today announced the greenlight for an eighth season. The recent season premiere saw a ratings spike of nearly 20%…

2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship Scores Highest Overnight Rating Ever for First Thursday of Tournament

Press release from CBS Sports and Turner Sports, March 20, 2015: CBS Sports and Turner Sports’ exclusive second round coverage of the 2015 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV on Thursday, March 19, delivered…

Investigation Discovery Announces ‘Instamentary’ Series ‘Front Page’

Press release from Investigation Discovery, March 19, 2015: Investigation Discovery announced today the greenlight of FRONT PAGE, a new “instamentary” series covering major cases making headlines, within just weeks of the initial incident or arrest. “Working in conjunction with the…

NBC Hosts Screenings of New Midseason Drama ‘American Odyssey’ in 10 Cities on March 25

Press release from NBC, March 20, 2015: NBC will host screenings of its new midseason drama series “American Odyssey” in 10 cities on March 25, prior to the show’s network debut on Sunday, April 5, at 10-11 p.m. ET/PT. In…

Letter From Bounce TV Co-Founder Martin Luther King III to Time Warner Cable Group VP David Lange

Here is the full text of a letter sent March 19, 2015, from Martin Luther King III, one of the co-founders of Bounce TV, to David Lange, group vice president, Time Warner Cable: Dear Mr. Lange, I am writing to…

Key Programming Executives Promoted to Pivotal Roles at A+E Networks

Press release from A+E Networks, March 18, 2015: A+E Networks®, an industry leader in creating award winning content, has elevated two key programming executives to new roles within the A+E Networks portfolio. Elaine Frontain Bryant has been promoted to Executive…

ESPN Networks Home to Entire NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship

Press release from ESPN, March 17, 2015: The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championship Presented by Capital One will be shown in its entirety across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN3, WatchESPN and ESPN FULL COURT beginning with first-round action on Friday,…

Sling TV to Deliver A+E Networks Channels by End of March

Press release from Sling TV, March 17, 2015: Sling TV today announced that four A+E Networks’ channels – A&E, HISTORY, H2 and Lifetime – will be available in its “Best of Live TV” core package by the end of March….