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AT&T Debuts "WatchTV" with Two New Unlimited Wireless Plans

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Thursday, June 21, 2018
Television, Internet television, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, DirecTV Now, HBO, AT&T Mobility, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse, Pandora Radio, Sony Entertainment Network

The plans AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM and AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premiumii are scheduled to launch next week.

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  • The plans AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM and AT&T Unlimited &MoreSM Premiumii are scheduled to launch next week.
  • Premium services include HBO, Cinemax, SHOWTIME or STARZ as well as music streaming services like Amazon Music Unlimited and Pandora Premium.
  • "We were the first wireless provider to bring entertainment and unlimited data together, and, once again, we're redefining what that means," said David Christopher, president, AT&T Mobility and Entertainment.
  • WatchTV is available with our two latest unlimited wireless plans:
    Sign up for AT&T Unlimited &More Premium and get:
    $15 monthly credit toward DIRECTV, DIRECTV NOW and U-verse TV
    Sign up for AT&T Unlimited &More and get:
    At launch, full details on our wireless plans will be available on att.com/unlimited.

AT&T Hello Lab Reprises Inclusive Filmmaker Mentorship Program; Emmy® Award Winner Lena Waithe Joins Common and More

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Joint ventures, DirecTV, High-definition television, Whalerock Industries, Fullscreen, Television, California

In its second year, the AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program is all about the next generation of storytellers.

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  • In its second year, the AT&T Hello Lab Mentorship Program is all about the next generation of storytellers.
  • The filmmakers will debut their short films on the Hello Lab channel on DIRECTV and DIRECTV NOW later this year.
  • AT&T Hello Lab enlisted Fullscreen as its lead agency partner for the program, with Whalerock Industries as the production services partner.
  • AT&T Hello Lab will help each filmmaker create a high-production quality signature film and offer support as they learn the ropes of the entertainment industry.

AT&T Launches Next-Gen Video Platform for DIRECTV for Business Customers

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Monday, June 18, 2018
DirecTV, High-definition television, Television, Economic history of the United States, Information and communications technology

This is the third generation of our DIRECTV for Business video headend.

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  • This is the third generation of our DIRECTV for Business video headend.
  • The platform can also help businesses prepare for the future of video programming delivery through easy customization.
  • As business and entertainment needs evolve, business owners can download software upgrades, instead of installing costly hardware.
  • Other large business properties outside of the hospitality industry will benefit from the new platform as well.

Puerto Rico's WAPA Television and WAPA Deportes Reach Multi-Year Retransmission Consent Agreement with DIRECTV in Puerto Rico

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Friday, June 15, 2018
Lesser Antilles, History of the Caribbean, WAPA, CARIBBEAN, Hurricane Maria, DirecTV, WAPA-TV, Rafael Bracero

When Hurricane Maria struck and severed WAPA's local transmission capabilities, DIRECTV Puerto Rico provided critical technical support to help WAPA restore those communications.

Key Points: 
  • When Hurricane Maria struck and severed WAPA's local transmission capabilities, DIRECTV Puerto Rico provided critical technical support to help WAPA restore those communications.
  • "We have had a longstanding relationship with WAPA and WAPA Deportes in service of the local Puerto Rico community," said Jos Juan Dvila, Vice President and General Manager for AT&T Puerto Rico/USVI.
  • Now that the two channels are back, DIRECTV homes regain their usual access to "Mother," currently the highest-rated program in Puerto Rico, as well as exclusive programming events like Miss Universe Puerto Rico.
  • Viewers also have access to the exclusive sports programming on WAPA Deportes, including the MLB and Puerto Rico Basketball League (BSN, for its Spanish acronym) seasons, as well as the 2018 World Series and BSN playoffs.

Newsy expands sales leadership team

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Television, Interactive television, TiVo Inc., Newsy, TiVo, DirecTV, RT

CINCINNATI, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Next-generation national news network Newsy has expanded its New York City-based sales and distribution team, hiring Ken Ripley as vice president of sales and appointing Stephen Strong as vice president of strategic partnerships.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Next-generation national news network Newsy has expanded its New York City-based sales and distribution team, hiring Ken Ripley as vice president of sales and appointing Stephen Strong as vice president of strategic partnerships.
  • Newsy CEO Blake Sabatinelli says these hires bolster the network's strong sales organization as it continues its expansion onto cable and over-the-top television systems.
  • "We look forward to harnessing their expertise as Newsy establishes itself as the leading multi-platform news network."
  • He previously launched and led sales divisions for media companies including DirectTV, TiVo, Current TV, Sony Pictures Television and Discovery Communications.

Bulk TV Delivers High Definition DIRECTV Solution to Blessing Health System

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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
High-definition television, Television, DirecTV, Ion Television, Economic history of the United States

Bulk TV custom-engineered and installed a complete, high definition system to upgrade the television service at the 307-bed, acute-care Blessing Hospital in addition to the Blessing Wellness Center.

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  • Bulk TV custom-engineered and installed a complete, high definition system to upgrade the television service at the 307-bed, acute-care Blessing Hospital in addition to the Blessing Wellness Center.
  • Bulk TV custom designed and engineered a high definition (HD) solution, which delivers DIRECTV HD content without additional set-top boxes at each TV.
  • "We had a strict deadline to complete this project, the Bulk TV & Internet team worked long hours to complete the work on time and exceed our expectations," said Craig Kurk, maintenance director for Blessing Health System.
  • In addition to Blessing Health System, Bulk TV also has relationships with other notable healthcare and senior living groups.