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DISH: Univision Pulls Channels; Demands DISH Hispanic Customers Pay More Despite Ratings Decline; Fourth Major Univision-Driven Blackout in Two Years

June 30, 2018 by Newswire

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to drastically raise rates amid declining viewership, today Univision Communications Inc. blocked DishLATINO and DISH customers from accessing three of its channels: Univision and UniMás (including local affiliates), and Galavisión. Univision has also blocked Sling customers from accessing all of its channels on the service.

Despite ratings for these channels decreasing by approximately 30 percent over the past five years among DISH customers, Univision is demanding rate increases of roughly 75 percent. In fact, ratings for its flagship Univision channel have declined nearly 40 percent since 2012.

“Univision’s attempted price hikes target Hispanics despite the fact that fewer members of our community are watching Univision,” said Alfredo Rodríguez Diaz-Marta, Vice President of DishLATINO and Sling Latino.

Downward ratings trends are expected to continue. Univision failed to secure rights for the current World Cup, as well as the World Cup in 2022 and 2026, losing out to one of its competitors in domestic Hispanic programming.

“We have served the Hispanic community for nearly 20 years, and as the leading provider of TV packages in English and Spanish, we owe it to our customers to deliver the best content at the best value,” said Rodríguez Diaz-Marta. “For example, in the spirit of our ‘sigamos haciéndola’ campaign, we will soon be the first to launch a new, commercial-free channel wholly dedicated to teaching English as a second language to learners of all levels. This channel will be available to DishLATINO and Sling Latino customers at no additional cost.”

Univision has a history of resorting to blackouts to gain leverage in negotiations. In the last two years, they have blacked out millions of viewers, including customers of AT&T, Charter and Verizon (in a takedown lasting over a month).

In many markets, Univision is available for free, over the air, with an antenna. To help ensure customers don’t lose access to Univision shows as discussions continue, DISH, DishLATINO and Sling TV are making antennas available for free to customers in eligible areas. DISH and DishLATINO customers seeking more information can visit dishpromise.com or dishlatino.com/promesa. Sling customers can visit help.sling.com or ayuda.sling.com.

Univision also sells its top two networks direct to consumers through a streaming product called Univision Now. That product is available for $7.99 per month, yet the programmer is asking DishLATINO and Sling Latino subscribers to pay almost double for the same content.

To ensure customers have additional Spanish-language entertainment options during this time, DishLATINO is making news and entertainment channels available at no extra cost. These options include Multimedios (now available on channels 271, 272, 830 and 831), Mexicanal (now available on channels 273 and 833), and additional free movies on channel 828. Sling TV is providing customers who have the the Best of Spanish TV service or Best of Spanish TV Extra a free preview of the Mexico Regional Service.

“Given current events impacting the Hispanic community, we call on Univision to return its signal to DISH, DishLATINO and Sling TV customers as soon as possible. This is not the time to be making outrageous demands to make up for bad business decisions, or, as many have suggested, better position themselves for a sale,” said Rodríguez Diaz-Marta.

DISH and DishLATINO customers seeking more information can visit dishpromise.com or dishlatino.com/promesa. Sling customers can visit help.sling.com or ayuda.sling.com. The list of affected local markets is available here.

About DISH Network L.L.C.
Since 1980, DISH has worked on behalf of consumers to deliver innovation and value. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides television entertainment and award-winning technology to millions of customers. DISH Network L.L.C. is a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH), a Fortune 250 company. Visit www.dish.com.

About DishLATINO
DishLATINO is the market-leading suite of English and Spanish language programming packages in the United States. It offers its customers 40 Spanish-language news, entertainment, and sports channels in combination with DISH’s broad English-language programming lineup of more than 200 channels. DishLATINO customers can receive the Hopper, the industry’s most awarded DVR, and take advantage of in-language customer service as well as payment solutions including a no-term contract, prepaid pay-TV option.

 

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KT Corp. und GS Retail expandieren gemeinsames VR-Business VRIGHT

June 30, 2018 by Newswire

  • Partner eröffnen zweiten VRIGHT Park in der Nähe der Konkuk Univ. im Osten von Seoul
  • Erster Park in Sinchon im Westen von Seoul zieht über 18.000 Besucher in vier Monaten an
  • KT plant, VR-Business nächstes Jahr in Südkorea und im Ausland als Franchise zu vergeben

SEOUL, Südkorea, 30. Juni 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Die KT Corp. (KRX: 030200; NYSE: KT), Südkoreas größtes Telekommunikationsunternehmen, ist mit seinen hochmodernen und innovativen Technologien der Pionier für neue Geschäftschancen bei der nächsten Generation virtueller Realität (VR).

Players pose before starting Special Force VR: Universal War, a first-person shooting game, at VRIGHT in Sinchon on March 6.

Players pose before starting Special Force VR: Universal War, a first-person shooting game, at VRIGHT in Sinchon on March 6.

Der koreanische Telekommunikationsführer gab heute die Eröffnung seines zweiten VR-Themenparks VRIGHT (www.vright.com) in der Nähe des Hauptportals der Konkuk University in Ost-Seoul bekannt. Der Park ist eine gemeinsame Partnerunternehmung mit GS Retail Co., einem bedeutenden Betreiber von Verbrauchermarktketten in Asiens viertgrößter Volkswirtschaft.

VRIGHT vereint in sich die jüngsten Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien (IKT) von KT, darunter Netzwerke der fünften Generation (5G), VR und erweiterte Realität (augmented reality/AR). KT hat sich einen jährlichen Umsatz von 100 Milliarden Won für sein VR-Business bis zum Jahr 2020 zum Ziel gesetzt, einem Zeitpunkt, an dem der immersive Medienmarkt des Landes die Marke von einer Billion Won erreichen soll.

„KT ist der führende Innovator bei VR- und AR-Technologien, der Dienste der nächsten Generation für sein Geschäftsfeld mit immersiven Medien entwickelt und auf den Markt bringt”, sagte Koh Yoon-Jeon, Leiter der Abteilung Future Business Developmen von KT. „Wir werden Partnerschaften mit Content-Entwicklern, Simulator-Herstellern und anderen kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen im In- und Ausland verstärken.”

VRIGHT wurde heute mit einer schrittweisen Eröffnung gestartet. Die einwöchige Vorschau steht für ausgewählte Studierende und Mitglieder der Korea Tourist Guide Association (KOTGA) zur Verfügung. Der neue VR-Park öffnet seine Tore für die allgemeine Öffentlichkeit am 6. Juli um 12.00 Uhr Mittag und im Park werden 30 neue Spiele, Fahrten und immersive Erlebnisse präsentiert, konzipiert in Partnerschaft mit führenden koreanischen Entwicklern wie Smilegate und Appnori. Für jede Aktivität bzw. jeden Raum wird ein Preis zwischen 5.000 Won und 49.000 Won pro Nutzung oder Stunde berechnet.

Im März eröffneten KT und GS Retail ihre erste gemeinsame Unternehmung namens VRIGHT in Sinchon in der Nähe der Yonsei University im westlichen Seoul. Der zweistöckige Themenpark hat seit seiner Eröffnung mehr als 18.000 Besucher angezogen und ist mittlerweile ein Entertainment-Mekka für junge Leute. Der Sinchon-Park bietet populäre VR-Raum-Aktivitäten und -Attraktionen, unter anderem „Special Force VR: Universal War”, ein Ego-Shooter-Spiel, und HADO, ein AR-Dodgeball-Spiel für Mehrspieler.

KT wird in diesem Jahr noch weitere VRIGHT-Parks unter seinem direkten Management eröffnen. Das Unternehmen beabsichtigt, sein VR-Entertainmentgeschäft ab nächstem Jahr nach der Entwicklung eines Geschäftsmodells als Franchise zu vergeben, um seine VR-Inhalte und ‑Plattformen an individuelle Betreiber sowohl in Südkorea als auch im Ausland zu angemessenen Preisen zu verkaufen.

Für weitere Informationen besuchen Sie bitte unsere englische Website unter https://corp.kt.com/eng/.  

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Für Anfragen nehmen Sie bitte Kontakt zu unserem Foreign Media Relations Team unter [email protected] auf.

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KT Corp. et GS Retail développent leurs activités RV conjointes « VRIGHT »

June 30, 2018 by Newswire

  • Les deux partenaires ouvrent un deuxième parc VRIGHT à proximité de l’Université Konkuk dans la partie est de Séoul
  • Le premier parc, situé à Sinchon, dans la partie ouest de Séoul, a attiré plus de 18 000 visiteurs en 4 mois
  • L’année prochaine, KT envisage de franchiser ses activités VR conjointes, tant en Corée du Sud qu’à l’étranger

SÉOUL, Corée du Sud, 30 juin 2018 /PRNewswire/ — KT Corp. (KRX : 030200 ; NYSE : KT), la plus grande entreprise de télécommunications de Corée du Sud, explore de nouvelles opportunités dans la prochaine génération de réalité virtuelle (RV) avec ses technologies de pointe et innovantes.

Players pose before starting Special Force VR: Universal War, a first-person shooting game, at VRIGHT in Sinchon on March 6.

Players pose before starting Special Force VR: Universal War, a first-person shooting game, at VRIGHT in Sinchon on March 6.

Aujourd’hui, le leader coréen des télécommunications a annoncé l’ouverture de son deuxième parc à thème RV VRIGHT (www.vright.com), près de l’entrée principale de l’Université Konkuk dans la partie est de Séoul. Ce parc est un partenariat avec GS Retail Co., une grande chaîne de magasins de proximité dans la quatrième plus grande économie d’Asie.

VRIGHT allie les dernières technologies de l’information et de la communication (TIC) de KT – y compris des réseaux de cinquième génération (5G), la RV et la réalité augmentée (RA) – au savoir-faire de GS Retail dans l’exploitation d’espaces de vente au détail hors ligne et à ses activités de distribution. KT vise un chiffre d’affaires annuel de 100 milliards de wons pour ses activités RV d’ici à 2020, lorsque le marché coréen des médias immersifs devrait atteindre un billion de wons.

« KT est à la pointe des innovations dans les technologies RV et RA pour élaborer des services de prochaine génération pour ses activités liées aux médias immersifs », explique Koh Yoon-Jeon, responsable de l’unité de la prospection commerciale de KT. « Nous renforcerons nos partenariats avec des créateurs de contenus, des fabricants de simulateurs et d’autres petites et moyennes entreprises en Corée et à l’étranger. »

VRIGHT a été lancé aujourd’hui tout en douceur. La prévisualisation d’une semaine est disponible pour sélectionner des étudiants d’université et des membres de l’Association coréenne des guides touristiques (KOTGA). Le nouveau parc RV ouvrira ses portes au grand public, le 6 juillet à midi, et proposera quelque 30 nouveaux jeux, manèges et expériences immersives en partenariat avec des développeurs de jeux coréens, comme Smilegate et Appnori. Chaque activité ou pièce sera tarifée entre 5 000 et 49 000 wons par utilisation ou par heure.

En mars dernier, KT et GS Retail ont ouvert leur premier parc conjoint VRIGHT à Sinchon, près de l’Université Yonsei dans la partie ouest de Séoul. Ce parc à thème de deux étages a attiré plus de 18 000 visiteurs depuis son ouverture, et il est aujourd’hui un lieu de divertissement incontournable pour les jeunes. Le parc de Sinchon propose des activités et des attractions VR populaires comme « Special Force VR: Universal War », un jeu de tir à la première personne, et HADO, un jeu de dodgeball RA multijoueur.

Cette année, KT ouvrira d’autres parcs VRIGHT sous sa direction immédiate. La société envisage de franchiser ses activités de divertissement RV l’année prochaine, après avoir élaboré un modèle d’entreprise pour vendre son contenu et ses plateformes RV à des opérateurs individuels, aussi bien en Corée du Sud qu’à l’étranger, à des prix convenables.

Pour de plus amples informations, rendez-vous sur notre site Internet en anglais : https://corp.kt.com/eng/.

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Independence Day Marks the Deadliest Day on the Road for Drivers

June 29, 2018 by Newswire

SEATTLE, June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — More people die in motor vehicle crashes on Independence Day than any other day of the year, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Whether you’re running last minute errands for your backyard barbecue, or on your way in a fully loaded family vehicle to watch the fireworks, it can be easy for drivers to get distracted while driving on the Fourth.

An estimated 40,000 people died in car crashes in 2016, marking a 6 percent increase over 2015 and a 14 percent increase over 2014 – the most dramatic two-year escalation since 1964. In addition, 2017 was the second consecutive year that motor vehicle deaths topped 40,000, according to preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council.

“Improving driver focus and safety is a longtime commitment for Allstate,” said Field Vice President, Mark Testa. “No one is immune to risky driving and that’s why Allstate is bringing awareness to the dangers of distracted driving to prevent further tragedy,” said Testa. “Simple actions like buckling up, slowing down and limiting distractions can help save lives.”

So as more drivers take to the roads this summer, Allstate offers ‘4 for the 4th‘ – four safe-driving tips that drivers can use to help stay safe on the road.

Tips for Distraction-Free Driving:

  1. Put your cell phone and other mobile devices out of reach to eliminate the desire to check them while driving.
  2. Plan ahead by inputting navigation directions and sending messages before leaving for your destination.
  3. Avoid listening to loud music and use caution when engaging with other passengers in your vehicle, which are often unintended distractions.
  4. Download Allstate’s free app, Drivewise. Drivewise uses telematics to personalize the auto experience by considering driving behaviors such as excessive speeding, braking quickly and what time of day you drive (i.e., during rush hour or late night). In the same way a fitness tracker helps improve your healthy habits like movement and sleep, telematics identifies driving habits and offers tips to improve. Other benefits of Drivewise include post-trip feedback and monetary rewards.

Texting may be the most dangerous distraction, though, according to the NHTSA. Reading or sending a text tends to take about five seconds — at 55 mph, that’s like driving an entire football field with your eyes closed, the site says.

According to the NHTSA and CDC, some of the most common causes of distracted driving include:

  • Texting while driving
  • Eating
  • Drinking
  • Reaching for your phone
  • Talking to another passenger
  • Turning knobs in your car, such as adjusting your temperature controls
  • Checking and adjusting your GPS/navigation system
  • Adjusting the radio station or infotainment system
  • Reaching for objects

To learn more about safe driving habits, visit a local Allstate agency owner or go to Allstate.com.

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