Great American Country Hits the Road Again with New Original Series ‘Going Rv’
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Series Premieres Wednesday, July 8, at 10 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK —June 29, 2015-- Great American Country sets out on the open road once again with new episodes of returning original series, Going RV. The exhilarating series, which gained a fast following with its October 2014 preview, tracks families on their quest to find the perfect motor home for their highway adventures. Going RV returns to the network with 12 new half-hour episodes beginning Wednesday, July 8, at 10 and 10:30 p.m. ET/PT with back-to-back episodes.
“Nothing says road trips, relaxation and fun like summer, and Going RV is the perfect series to celebrate the season,” said Allison Page, general manager of Great American Country and sister networks HGTV and DIY Network. “We’re following along as families shop for their dream RV, and highlighting the features and amenities in these trailers that will have everybody jumping on board for a road trip of their own.”
Whether trading in an existing motor home or shopping for a brand new RV with all the bells and whistles, viewers find out what happens when daring homeowners trade their walls for wheels. Going RV joins new and returning RV-themed series on Great American Country including Celebrity Motor Homes in which host, Blair Herter tours the poshest homes-on-wheels around, from luxury motor homes to superstar tour buses, as well as popular series, Flippin' RVs, which follows hosts Justin and Anna Scribner as they scour the countryside looking for vintage RVs and trailers that they can restore to their former glory.
ABOUT GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY
Great American Country, sister network to HGTV and DIY Network, delivers original lifestyle programming coast-to-coast to viewers in more than 62 million US households. Hit original series include Flippin’ RVs, Junk Gypsies, Barn Hunters, Off the Map With Shannen & Holly starring Shannen Doherty and Holly Marie Combs, and Flea Market Flip, hosted by design enthusiast and Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer. Learn more, and discover where you can watch GAC using the “Find Us” tool at gactv.com.
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DIY Network Inspires Summer Home Improvement Projects with New Series, Returning Favorites
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NEW YORK --June 29, 2015-- DIY Network will inspire homeowners to kick start their summer home improvement projects with two new series. American Rehab: Virginia, premiering on Wednesday, July 8, at 11 p.m., will follow the restoration process of a 250-year-old Virginia home. The Treehouse Guys, premiering on Tuesday, July 14, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, will showcase an adventurous team of builders as they create fun one-of-a-kind family treetop retreats. Premiere episodes of viewer favorite series are also on tap, including Yard Crashers (Chris Lambton) on Monday, July 6, at 10 p.m. ET/PT; House Crashers (Josh Temple) on Monday, July 6, at 11 p.m. ET/PT; and Sledgehammer (Jason Cameron) on Monday, July 27, at 11 p.m. ET/PT.
“Whether you’re interested in historic home restoration, whimsical treehouses or fast-paced smash and remodel jobs, DIY Network will ignite your passion for do-it-yourself projects,” said Allison Page, general manager, HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country.
The home featured in American Rehab: Virginia, Mount Airy, has been in Tayloe Emery’s family for 10 generations—and some of its rooms haven’t been touched since it was built in the 18th century. Each episode follows the process as Tayloe and his wife Catherine tackle a full restoration of the estate while preserving its beauty and history.
In The Treehouse Guys, builder B’fer Roth and his crew of “treehouse dreamers” showcase their unique twist on traditional home building. Each episode features the team as they climb high and build spectacular treehouses, from Hobbit-style cottages to open air structures that offer unparalleled woodland views.
Demolition is the name of the game in Sledgehammer when host Jason Cameron surprises homeowners with a sledgehammer and permission to trash and remodel their most-hated rooms.
Meanwhile, more kitchen and outdoor renovations are on the way with new episodes from the Crashers franchise. Homeowners get a major surprise when they run into builder Josh Temple and his House Crashers crew at the local home improvement store. In each episode, one lucky shopper hands over their house keys so Josh and his team can execute a total room transformation. In new episodes of Yard Crashers, landscape expert Chris Lambton is on the lookout for home improvement shoppers who are game to get a total backyard makeover.
ABOUT DIY NETWORK
DIY Network, from the creators of HGTV and Food Network, is the go-to destination for rip-up, knock-out home improvement television. Currently in more than 58 million homes, DIY Network’s programming covers a broad range of categories, including home improvement and landscaping. The network’s award-winning website, DIYNetwork.com, consistently ranks among America's top home and garden Internet destinations for entertaining videos, home improvement advice, step-by-step instructions, message boards, blogs, an interactive program guide and more. Viewers can also become fans of DIY Network and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts and do-it-yourselfers through Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., DIY Network is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
HGTV Explores Appeal of Tiny Houses in New and Returning Series
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NEW YORK --June 29, 2015-- The American dream of homeownership is as popular as ever, even if ‘home sweet home’ is only a couple of hundred square feet in size. This summer, HGTV explores the “tiny house” movement in two new series. Tiny House, Big Living, premiering on Monday, July 6, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, follows families who want to move into a one-room-fits-all property. Viewer favorite Tiny House Hunters returns for a second season, allowing viewers to tag along as home buyers shop for a variety of “micro-house” options. Tiny House Hunters also premieres on Monday, July 6, with new episodes airing each night at 10 p.m. ET/PT through Friday, July 10.
“Tiny House, Big Living and Tiny House Hunters showcase clever and surprising ideas for living in a remarkably small amount of space,” said Allison Page, general manager, HGTV, DIY Network and Great American Country. “For many of our viewers, the concept of eliminating the constraints that come with owning a typical home and opting for a simpler and more affordable life is a romantic idea with great appeal.”
Tiny House, Big Living highlights how to live large in a small space. Even with structures smaller than 200 square feet, the right layout and high-end accents can help homeowners feel like they are living in style. The series highlights petite customizable properties filled with features such as curved staircases that provide extra storage space, granite countertops and full-sized appliances. Tiny House, Big Living proves that there are countless luxurious touches that make a tiny house feel like a modern, cozy retreat.
In Tiny House Hunters, home buyers across the country are searching for the perfect small place. From converted train cars and little barns to yurts and modular cabins, the series covers every option for compact living. Each episode features families who tour three homes under 600 square feet and find out if they can feel at home in a fraction of the space.
ABOUT HGTV
America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and HGTV.com, the premier source for home-related inspiration, instruction and entertainment, attracts more than six million people each month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
Jonathan Defeats Drew in Final Battle of HGTV’s ‘Brother Vs. Brother
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Proceeds from Sale of the Brother vs. Brother Renovated Homes Benefit Rebuilding Together
NEW YORK - In last night’s epic finale of HGTV’s Brother vs. Brother, the network’s ultimate home improvement and house flipping contest, Property Brother Jonathan Scott was crowned the winner. The four-episode competition series featured fun-filled sibling rivalry as Jonathan and Drew vied to see who could most successfully renovate and resell a Las Vegas fixer upper. The sale of both brothers’ renovated homes yielded a profit of $88,888, which will be donated to the Southern Nevada affiliate of HGTV’s longtime charitable partner, Rebuilding Together, a national organization that transforms the lives of low-income homeowners by providing critical home repairs to improve the safety and health of their homes and revitalizing the communities in which they live.
The donation will be used for much-needed repairs to a facility owned by Transition Services Inc., a Las Vegas non-profit organization that provides meaningful work for adults with developmental disabilities.
“I will never let him live this down because I won the most important season of Brother vs. Brother,” says Jonathan. “The best part of the competition, however, was donating our profits to Rebuilding Together and seeing those funds being put to good use right here in our hometown of Las Vegas.”
Cynthia Baca, executive director of Rebuilding Together of Southern Nevada, added, “Thanks to the generosity of HGTV, Drew and Jonathan, we are able to support the individuals served through Transition Services Inc., by remodeling one of their training facilities to accommodate additional clientele.”
Brother vs. Brother pitted Jonathan and Drew against each other as they put their home renovation and real estate skills to the test. From demolition to sale, the guys buy two Las Vegas fixer uppers and completely renovate every room with their own money. Each week, Jonathan and Drew went head-to-head in a series of home improvement challenges and, to up the ante, the loser of the challenge faced dares such as dancing in an exotic male revue and wearing an embarrassing costume in the middle of a crowded public place. Online visitors to HGTV.com can check out additional behind-the-scenes footage, exclusive extended cuts and uncensored dares captured by Drew and Jonathan’s older brother JD Scott.
“Jonathan beat me fair and square. That’s fine, but that’s this season,” responded Drew. “Next time, mark my words. Jonathan is going down.”
The brothers will next appear on HGTV in the new season of Buying & Selling, premiering on Wednesday, July 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
ABOUT HGTV
America’s leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 96 million U.S. households and HGTV.com, the premier source for home-related inspiration, instruction and entertainment, attracts more than six million people each month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME™ consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
ABOUT REBUILDING TOGETHER
Rebuilding Together strengthens the lives of people in our most vulnerable communities by providing low-income homeowners with critical home repairs, accessibility modifications and energy-efficient upgrades. Rebuilding Together’s local affiliates and nearly 100,000 volunteers complete about 10,000 rebuild projects each year. As we rebuild homes, community spaces and nonpr
Verizon and Scripps Networks Interactive Turn Up Mobile Video Offering With Agreement
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Source: Verizon
High-Profile Lifestyle Programming Includes HGTV, Food Network, Travel Channel and More
NEW YORK --June 25, 2015 -- Verizon has announced a multi-year content licensing agreement with Scripps Networks Interactive, one of the world's leading developers of lifestyle video content, for Verizon's mobile first video offering. The agreement includes content from Scripps Networks Interactive brands including Food Network, HGTV, Travel Channel, DIY Network and Cooking Channel and will be available to Verizon Wireless customers later this year.
More than 45 compelling lifestyle series will be available for streaming on the mobile first video offering including House Hunters, (HGTV), Cutthroat Kitchen (Food Network), Bizarre Foods, (Travel Channel), Rehab Addict (DIY Network) and My Grandmother's Ravioli (Cooking Channel).
"As mobile consumption continues to increase, it's important that we provide audiences with the opportunity to enjoy the series and videos they love across the fullest possible range of devices," said Henry Ahn, executive vice president of content distribution for Scripps Networks Interactive. "Great content will always connect with audiences, and this agreement with Verizon provides new and existing viewers with another way to engage with our powerful lifestyle brands."
"Beyond convenience, it is first-choice content on a first-choice platform," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition at Verizon. "And being able to deliver this seamlessly via mobile, to an audience that is passionate about these genres is that much more powerful."
In the US, young millennials' (18-24 year olds) OTT consumption of original digital video increased 21 percent in 2014 according to a recent study done by NScreenMedia, and while OTT viewership on PCs is still most popular among millennials, smartphone viewing increased 10 percent from 2014 to 2015 according to an Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) study. Consumers increasingly demand 24/7 access to great entertainment, informative programs and popular videos, no matter where they are and no matter what wireless device they have in their pockets.
About Scripps Networks Interactive
Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. is one of the leading developers of engaging lifestyle content in the home, food and travel categories for television, the Internet and emerging platforms. The company's lifestyle media portfolio comprises popular television and Internet brands HGTV, DIY Network, Food Network, Cooking Channel, Travel Channel and Great American Country, which collectively reach more than 177 million consumers each month. Companion websites complement on-air programming with video and social media that inform and inspire. The company's global networks reach millions of consumers across North and South America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Scripps Networks Interactive is headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, delivers broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 108.6 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.
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