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RRsat Signs Distribution Contract With the English Club TV Channel
English Club TV Channel will appear in Asia soon
AIRPORT CITY BUSINESS PARK, Israel, July 18, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a leading provider of
comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and
radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it has signed a contract with ECTV
Network Limited for the distribution of the English Club TV Channel via MEASAT Satellite
to Asia. This will give the local TV viewers the opportunity to watch the English Club TV
Channel. The English Club TV Channel is going to be broadcast throughout Asian continent
from November 2012.
For almost 5 years, the English Club TV Channel has been giving viewers the
opportunity to learn and improve their English via TV sets, PCs, tablets and mobile phones
in more than 40 countries of Europe. English Club TV is not only an educational channel
with variable programs for learning English, but also an entertaining and informational
resource that helps to be abreast of the latest world news, weather forecasts etc.
Different themes of programs and differentiated approach to the levels of English language
skills of the viewers will meet the varied tastes of viewers who want to learn English.
"We are happy to have another customer recognizing our strength and experience in the
Asian market," commented Lior Rival, VP Sales & Marketing, RRsat. "The English Club TV
joins the long list of customers whose content we are already distributing to Asia. RRsat
highly values education and recognizes the importance of well delivered educational
programs. We take pride of being a part of this exciting educational project, and we look
forward to a long term relationship."
Andrew Semchenko, the Managing Director of ECTV Network Limited, declares: "We are
happy to start cooperating with RRsat expanding the geography of English Club TV
broadcasting. Our partners have offered us technical solutions that will help us to be
more effective and attractive in the global marketplace. We are moving into a new market
which is a part of our global strategy. I'm sure that our experience as well as the
experience and excellent service from RRsat will help us get positive feedback from the
market. Our official representative in Asia, Promo TV Group, has already investigated the
opportunities for English Club TV in the main part of Asia and received positive forecasts
for the next years. I am sure that we will help a lot of people learn and improve their
English."
About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global, end-to-end,
content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television and radio
broadcasting industries, covering more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat Global
Network, composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the public
Internet, RRsat provides high-quality and flexible global distribution services 24/7 to
more than 630 channels reaching multiplatform operators, Internet TV and direct-to-home
viewers worldwide and also offers occasional use services for sports, news and events with
a fleet of flyaways and over 10 transportable satellite news gathering services (SNG)
units. More than 130 television and radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and
playout centers comprising comprehensive media asset management services. Visit the
company's website http://www.rrsat.com
About ECTV NETWORK LIMITED
ECTV distributes the English Club TV channel in more than 40 countries in Europe and
Asia.
English Club TV programs are developed for viewers and listeners who have different
levels of English. Language learning technology is patented, and all rights are reserved.
English Club TV is an educational channel for those who study English. All programs
have been developed by experienced methodologists and have an educational aspect, which
helps to combine education and entertainment. Programming content is divided into
different levels and topics, which help viewers to replenish their vocabulary with new
words from different areas of life and therefore can feel comfortable in an English
speaking environment.
For more information go to: http://www.english-club.tv
Information in this press release concerning ECTV Network Limited is based on
information provided by ECTV Network Limited and has not been independently verified by
RRsat.
This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding (i) the growth of our business and
the television and radio broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our
client base and sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our ability to
successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our ability to develop and
commercialize the RRinternetTV service, (v) our expectation to extend the average length
of our contracts in the future, (vi) our ability to develop, expand and commercialize our
HD Platform, (vii) our ability to report future successes, (viii) our ability to expand
our activity in the American market, and (ix) our intention to distribute dividends in the
future and the size of any dividends declared. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and the industry as of the date
of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its
expectations, except as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risks indicated in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer
to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2011 and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.
Company Contact Information:
Christine Ben Amram, MarCom Manager
Tel: +972-3-9280808
Email: marketing@RRsat.com
External Investor Relations Contacts:
Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
Tel: +1-646-233-2161
rrsat@ccgisrael.com
Source: RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd
RRsat Signs Distribution Contract With the English Club TV Channel
English Club TV Channel will appear in Asia soon
AIRPORT CITY BUSINESS PARK, Israel, July 18, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST), a leading provider of
comprehensive content management and global distribution services to the television and
radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it has signed a contract with ECTV
Network Limited for the distribution of the English Club TV Channel via MEASAT Satellite
to Asia. This will give the local TV viewers the opportunity to watch the English Club TV
Channel. The English Club TV Channel is going to be broadcast throughout Asian continent
from November 2012.
For almost 5 years, the English Club TV Channel has been giving viewers the
opportunity to learn and improve their English via TV sets, PCs, tablets and mobile phones
in more than 40 countries of Europe. English Club TV is not only an educational channel
with variable programs for learning English, but also an entertaining and informational
resource that helps to be abreast of the latest world news, weather forecasts etc.
Different themes of programs and differentiated approach to the levels of English language
skills of the viewers will meet the varied tastes of viewers who want to learn English.
"We are happy to have another customer recognizing our strength and experience in the
Asian market," commented Lior Rival, VP Sales & Marketing, RRsat. "The English Club TV
joins the long list of customers whose content we are already distributing to Asia. RRsat
highly values education and recognizes the importance of well delivered educational
programs. We take pride of being a part of this exciting educational project, and we look
forward to a long term relationship."
Andrew Semchenko, the Managing Director of ECTV Network Limited, declares: "We are
happy to start cooperating with RRsat expanding the geography of English Club TV
broadcasting. Our partners have offered us technical solutions that will help us to be
more effective and attractive in the global marketplace. We are moving into a new market
which is a part of our global strategy. I'm sure that our experience as well as the
experience and excellent service from RRsat will help us get positive feedback from the
market. Our official representative in Asia, Promo TV Group, has already investigated the
opportunities for English Club TV in the main part of Asia and received positive forecasts
for the next years. I am sure that we will help a lot of people learn and improve their
English."
About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global, end-to-end,
content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television and radio
broadcasting industries, covering more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat Global
Network, composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the public
Internet, RRsat provides high-quality and flexible global distribution services 24/7 to
more than 630 channels reaching multiplatform operators, Internet TV and direct-to-home
viewers worldwide and also offers occasional use services for sports, news and events with
a fleet of flyaways and over 10 transportable satellite news gathering services (SNG)
units. More than 130 television and radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and
playout centers comprising comprehensive media asset management services. Visit the
company's website http://www.rrsat.com
About ECTV NETWORK LIMITED
ECTV distributes the English Club TV channel in more than 40 countries in Europe and
Asia.
English Club TV programs are developed for viewers and listeners who have different
levels of English. Language learning technology is patented, and all rights are reserved.
English Club TV is an educational channel for those who study English. All programs
have been developed by experienced methodologists and have an educational aspect, which
helps to combine education and entertainment. Programming content is divided into
different levels and topics, which help viewers to replenish their vocabulary with new
words from different areas of life and therefore can feel comfortable in an English
speaking environment.
For more information go to: http://www.english-club.tv
Information in this press release concerning ECTV Network Limited is based on
information provided by ECTV Network Limited and has not been independently verified by
RRsat.
This press release contains forward looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding (i) the growth of our business and
the television and radio broadcasting industries, (ii) our expectation to expand our
client base and sell additional services to our existing client base, (iii) our ability to
successfully integrate the teleports we acquired, (iv) our ability to develop and
commercialize the RRinternetTV service, (v) our expectation to extend the average length
of our contracts in the future, (vi) our ability to develop, expand and commercialize our
HD Platform, (vii) our ability to report future successes, (viii) our ability to expand
our activity in the American market, and (ix) our intention to distribute dividends in the
future and the size of any dividends declared. These forward-looking statements involve
known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations,
assumptions, estimates and projections about the companies and the industry as of the date
of this press release. The company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking
statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its
expectations, except as may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to
risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements, including the risks indicated in our
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer
to our SEC filings and the amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F
for the year ended December 31, 2011 and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.
Company Contact Information:
Christine Ben Amram, MarCom Manager
Tel: +972-3-9280808
Email: marketing@RRsat.com
External Investor Relations Contacts:
Ehud Helft / Kenny Green
Tel: +1-646-233-2161
rrsat@ccgisrael.com
Source: RRSat Global Communications Network Ltd