Contact: Tersit Asrat, Hosanna Broadcasting Network, 310-348-9188, hbn@hosannabroadcasting.com
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 28 /Standard Newswire/ -- Hosanna Broadcasting Network (HBN) is pleased to announce the launch of its first ever television programming covering the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and parts of Mexico. HBN TV is scheduled to begin broadcasting on a major global communications network in November 2010. The network is a comprehensive world-class provider of end-to-end transmission via satellites and production services to the global broadcasting industry.
"We're very excited about this new opportunity," said Tersit Asrat founder and president of HBN. "God is taking Hosanna Broadcasting Network to a new dimension," said Asrat.
Established in 2007, HBN is a 24-hour Christian radio network that currently broadcasts the Gospel of Jesus Christ via satellite driven radio to parts of Africa, the Middle East and Europe. The agreement with the global communications network will allow HBN to expand its coverage area by reaching an estimated 6 million television homes in North America.
In addition, HBN TV will begin broadcasting in November to 190 cities in the Greater Los Angeles area. Programming will be available on DISH Network® (Channel 20), DIRECTTV® (Channel 20), KNLA TV (Channel 27) and KNLA DT (20.1). The satellite networks and local channels combined will bring new and exciting programming to millions of households.
"This is an amazing opportunity," said Asrat. "Our television lineup will include a variety of relevant Christian lifestyle programming including, health shows, music videos, news segments, movies and much more," said Asrat.
HBN will tape some original programming from its studios in Los Angeles. Christian producers, artists and ministers are invited to submit pre-recorded programming for consideration.
About Hosanna Broadcasting Network
Based in Los Angeles, Hosanna Broadcasting Network (HBN) is a 24-hour Christian radio network that has been broadcasting the Gospel via satellite radio since its inception in June 2007. HBN is dedicated to producing Christian and family oriented programming for global distribution via satellite driven digital radio and television channels. For more information, visit www.hosannabroadcasting.com or call (310) 348 - 9188.