Zone Vision Tune In To Audio Network

Zone Vision Tune In To Audio Network

Zone Vision Networks, a leading international broadcaster and distributor of thematic television channels, has chosen Audio Network to supply music for its new channel, Reality Extra, which launches on BSkyB on 28th February 2006. The deal also includes use of Audio Network’s music on Zone Vision’s other brands The Horror Channel and Club, with a view to extending the agreement to cover the rest of the Zone Vision channel portfolio later in the year

Audio Network , pioneers of the revolutionary service for high quality music and sound effects, are the only major library to operate outside the MCPS system and work directly with broadcasters and production companies.

Juliette Squair, Director of Business Development at Audio Network said:

“We are thrilled that Zone Vision has chosen Audio Network, it is a great endorsement of the quality and range of our music and exciting to be working with such an innovative company.”

Andrew Kidger, SVP On-Air, Zone Vision added, “We are very excited about the launch of Reality Extra. We wanted to make sure that the music we use emphasises the style and character of the channel - it is youthful and true to real life. It is great to be working with Audio Network and we believe their talent and ideas really hit the spot."

About Zone Vision Networks

Based in London, Zone Vision Networks Ltd (ZVN) is a leading international broadcaster and distributor of thematic television channels. The company was founded in 1991 and today has 18 offices and studios throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and Latin America.

Zone Vision Networks owns and operates five thematic channels: Reality TV, Europa Europa, Romantica, Club and The Horror Channel, which are broadcast in over 125 countries in 22 languages, with over 150 million paying subscribers. ZVN are also equity affiliates in the studio blockbuster movie entertainment channel, Showtime (Turkey). In addition, Zone Vision has a successful channel representation business and currently represents over 30 international channels from such companies as Discovery, Viacom, Turner, Hallmark and Eurosport, managing over 60 million subscribers. Zone Vision also has a program distribution business and continues to acquire formats, series and specials from leading producers around the world.

Zone Vision Networks is 87.5% owned by chellomedia, a division of Liberty Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK). Liberty Global owns interests in broadband distributeon and content companies operating outside the continental United States, principally in Europe, Asia/Pacific and the Americas. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, Liberty Global is the largest broadband cable operator outside the U.S. in terms of subscribers.

About Audio Network

Audio Network launched in 2002, revolutionising the media music market. Its music is available direct to the customer through a simple subscription and licence system. Customers pay a small annual or production fee and all the music they use is covered in perpetuity for the World.

Audio Network’s clients include almost all the major independent production companies and broadcasters.