A multi-year contract renewal between DISH Network DISH and Scripps
Networks Interactive^® SNI improves DISH customers' access to Scripps
Networks' entire content portfolio, including new and expanded digital rights.
The agreement includes over-the-top (OTT) multi-stream rights for live and
Video-on-Demand content. The agreement also expands DISH's distribution of
authenticated live and Video-on-Demand Scripps Networks programming on
Internet-connected devices.
Moreover, the agreement widens exposure of Scripps Networks programming to a
larger swath of DISH's traditional viewer base by opening DIY Network and
Cooking Channel to the popular “America's Top 200” programming package.
The renewal agreement applies to the entire suite of Scripps Networks
channels, including: HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel
Channel and Great American Country.
“DISH is delighted to add Scripps Networks' award-winning lifestyle content to
our growing library of sports, family, educational and entertainment options
that will create a redefined video experience for a new type of consumer,”
said Joseph P. Clayton, DISH president and CEO. “This wide-ranging agreement
gives DISH customers dynamic access to Scripps Networks programming today and
tomorrow.”
The OTT rights allow access to Scripps Networks content through a future
multi-stream subscription service of linear and Video-on-Demand content. With
this capability, the content will be available to an untapped segment of
customers that is seeking a flexible, content-driven, Internet-accessible
service.
“This agreement demonstrates the consistent strength and popularity of our
portfolio of brands, and enables even more people to enjoy DIY Network and
Cooking Channel in addition to our existing offering on DISH,” said Kenneth W.
Lowe, Scripps Networks Interactive's chairman, president and CEO. “We are
committed to making our lifestyle content available to consumers wherever and
whenever they want it. This first-of-its-kind OTT deal for Scripps Networks
Interactive enables us to reach even more people through DISH's innovative
services.”
The renewal also expands the authenticated Scripps Networks programming
available to DISH customers at home or on-the-go via Internet-connected
devices – televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and
other devices. DISH customers will be able to use the DISH Anywhere™ app,
dishanywhere.com and Scripps Networks' web properties and apps to view live,
Video-on-Demand and full-season content.
The updated agreement follows news of DISH's groundbreaking agreements with
The Walt Disney Company, announced in March, and with A+E Networks, announced
in August.
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