BKMP BLACKOUT MEDIA CORP WY (U-BKMP) - News Release Blackout Media's Fight Network Selects OEB to Be in Its Corner as Public Relations Agency of Record
"OEB is a very good fit for us. The company has a proven track record in the entertainment media space along with an international network that we can tap into as we expand Fight Network into a global brand which has been our focus from the start," said Mike Garrow, President of Fight Network.
The Fight Network launched its 24-hour specialty television channel on Rogers Digital Cable in September, 2005. On February 1, the channel became accessible to all Cable, Satellite and Telco providers across North America via its full-service distribution agreement with Canadian Satellite Communications, Inc., known as (Cancom) on the Anik F1R system. Additional carrier agreements for the television channel have also been signed and will be announced in the coming months as Fight Network begins further roll out of its service across North America.
"We believe that The Fight Network has exceptional potential," said Brian Fox, Executive Vice-President of OEB Enterprise.
"When you look at the overall popularity and proven track record that each of the various combatant sports have on their own, be it boxing, pro wrestling and mixed martial arts, then combine them all onto one linear desination accesable to consumers 24 hours a day, add in Fight Network's integrated radio, web, print and live event offerings, you quickly realized that this brand delivers a compelling one two punch, right from the opening bell," he added.
OEB Enterprise was selected to represent The Fight Network in an agency competition involving six public relations firms. Founded in 1946 as Ontario Editorial Bureau, one of Canada's first public relations firms, the company joined Enterprise Canada, a leading strategic communications and government affairs firm, in 1999. Clients include Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort, Steamwhistle Brewery and Black and Decker.
For More Information contact: Stephen Murdoch, OEB Enterprise, (905) 682-7203
More about The Fight Network:
The Fight Network is a cross-platform media brand with interest in television, radio, print and online content offerings.
The Fight Network is the first and only all-combatant sports and entertainment channel that delivers the very best in boxing, pro wrestling, mixed martial arts, and other combatant styles, along with top-notch "fight theme" movies, documentaries and news, 24 hours a day. For more details on The Fight Network please visit: www.thefightnetwork.com
About Blackout Media Corp.:
Blackout Media Corp. is a holding company with an interest in Blackout Communications, who is a diversified media and entertainment company conducting operations in digital television, VOD, PPV, radio the internet and print under the brand name "The Fight Network." The activities of Blackout Media Corp. are conducted principally in Canada and the United States. www.blackoutmedia.com (coming soon).
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Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the company, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Technical complications that may arise could prevent the prompt implementation of any strategically significant plan(s) outlined above. The company cautions that these forward-looking statements are further qualified by other factors. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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