KRON and Jones Computer Network Join Forces to Launch "New Media News"

KRON and Jones Computer Network have formed a strategic partnership to co-produce "New Media News," a daily computer and technology half-hour news program that will air nationally on JCN and sister cable channel Mind Extension University (ME/U). The program, hosted by veteran KRON news anchor Suzanne Shaw, will provide expanded late-breaking news coverage and interviews with leaders in the computer and technology industries. With an initial reach of over 27.1 million households, "New Media News" will cover the rapidly changing world of technology, emphasizing computer users.

Key Takeaways:

• KRON and Jones Computer Network will co-produce "New Media News," a daily computer and technology news program.
• The program will air Monday through Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on BayTV and Monday through Sunday at noon, 8:00 p.m., and 10:00 p.m. (ET) on JCN and ME/U.
• The combined carriage of "New Media News" will give the program an initial reach of over 27.1 million households.
• The program will focus on providing extensive computer and technology news directly from the source, leveraging the resources and reporting experience of KRON.
• "New Media News" has been on the air for over two years, with JCN producing over 250 episodes.
• The program's new format will include news coverage and interviews with leaders in the computer and technology industries.

Statistics:

• Initial reach of "New Media News" will be over 27.1 million households.
• BayTV reaches 1.1 million cable households.
• JCN currently reaches approximately 1.5 million television households.
• ME/U currently reaches approximately 26 million households.

Sources:

• PRNewswire, Sept. 5
• JCN Primer, 1993 (launch of JCN)
• Jones Education Networks, Inc. Press Release, 1994 (launch of JCN as a full-time network)
• KRON Video Enterprises Press Release (launch of BayTV)