Lenexa, Kan. and Atlanta, Ga. June 24, 2020 — The National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) and Katz Networks, part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), today announced a multi-year affiliation agreement making Katz’s fast-growing networks Bounce, Court TV, Court TV Mystery, Grit, Laff, and the streaming-service Brown Sugar, available for carriage by NCTC’s more than 750 broadband and cable operators serving all 50 states.
“We’re thrilled to strike this agreement with NCTC and we look forward to building strong partnerships with their members,” said Jeffrey Wolf, Chief Distribution Officer, Katz Networks.
The Katz Networks are targeted, demo-specific brands leading a new generation of fast-growing, multi-platform networks that super serve consumers with diverse and entertaining programming available to be seen everywhere, on over-the-air, cable, satellite television, via over-the-top services, on mobile devices and on the web.
Bounce is the first and only multi-platform African-American network and features a programming mix of original series and movies, off-network series, theatrical motion pictures, specials, live sports and events and more. Court TV is devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting and expert analysis of the nation’s most important and compelling trials. Court TV Mystery reaches women 25-54 with a brand of programming anchored in stories of true-crime and mystery. Grit targets men 25-54 with a lineup of western and action movies and series. Laff is devoted to comedy around-the-clock and presents contemporary off-network sitcoms and popular movies geared toward an audience of adults 18-49. Brown Sugar is the popular streaming service featuring the biggest collection of iconic African-American movies available.
About the National Cable Television Cooperative
The National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc. (NCTC) is a Kansas-based, not-for-profit corporation that operates as a programming, broadband solutions and hardware purchasing organization for its member companies who own and operate cable systems throughout the U.S. and its territories. NCTC seeks to maximize current and future opportunities to ensure the profitability, competitive stature and long-term sustainability of its member companies. NCTC represents more than 700 small and mid-sized independent cable and broadband operators across the U.S., in programming and technology acquisition. NCTC is actively engaged in helping network providers and suppliers evolve their business models to deploy new video/data solutions to match the changes in the media landscape.
Contact for NCTC:
Pam Gillies
National Cable Television Cooperative, Inc.
pgillies@nctconline.org
720-594-8085
Contact for Katz Networks:
Jim Weiss
jim.weiss@scrippstv.com
770-672-6504
