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posted February 02, 2006 12:42 PM -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MJM, HERE IS A PROJECT FOR YOU, WHO IS QBID CORP ATTORNEY?? I still want to know? -------------------- Kick me and i will Kick you back.
I thought they already got the info.
And, I sent an email to Richard asking him (as a start). I'll get back to you if I find out more...
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Q Television Network Updates from the NTCA Wednesday April 13, 1:56 pm ET President and CEO Frank Olsen Interviewed on CNN Headline News
PALM SPRINGS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2005--Q Television Network (Pink Sheets: QBID - News) announced today that the company had many great successes at the NTCA (National Telecommunications Cooperative Association) last week. President and CEO of the Network, Frank Olsen, was exclusively interviewed on CNN Headline News April 4th at the conference, where Mr. Olsen discussed many of the successes the network has had since it launched in October 2004.
"I was very pleased with the outcome of the NTCA," said Frank Olsen. "We met with many executives from cable carriages that we had been hoping to speak with. We were also very pleased that Carol Hinnant accepted our offer to become Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Marketing while at the conference. Our booth was received very well by both the cable executives and the media who attended the show."
"We were thrilled to discuss being a premium channel for a new large telephony company that is going to enter into the cable arena later this year," Olsen continued. "We are still in discussions with them, and can't discuss the name of the company at this time."
About Q Television Network: This television network was organized to create and develop a network devoted to providing television programming for the gay and lesbian community. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming will be available on a subscription basis to those desiring its programming. The network will broadcast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Q Television Network is the Network for the Gay Games VII. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Contact:
Media Contact: CWR & Partners, LLP Ronnie Welch, 508-222-4802 Ronnie*cwrpartners.com or Investor Contact: Equity Relations, Inc. Richard Brown, 978-767-0048 Staff*EquityRelations.com
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Member Rated: posted April 13, 2005 20:03 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are mentioned on this site!!
Verizon FiOS TV Will Offer a New Customer Experience, Seidenberg Says Monday April 18, 12:48 pm ET - Calls on Broadcasters to Support Verizon's Franchise Reform
LAS VEGAS, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers will have a compelling alternative to cable television when Verizon enters the video market later this year with FiOS TV, Ivan Seidenberg, the chairman and CEO of Verizon, told the National Association of Broadcasters today. ADVERTISEMENT
"FiOS will change the competitive landscape in the video marketplace, both now and in the future. From Day One, we'll offer a new technology, a new business model and a new customer experience," Seidenberg said.
Speaking at the NAB's national convention, Seidenberg called on broadcasters to help break down "the biggest barrier" to Verizon's entry into video: the requirement that Verizon obtain a second franchise from local authorities, in addition to the one the company already has, to carry video on its fiber networks.
He said the broadcast and communications industries are "natural partners" in exploring new digital technologies that will enhance their relationships with their local customers.
"As technology barriers fall, and we begin to marry the power of broadcasting with the mobility of wireless and the interactivity of the Internet, we'll offer a compelling customer experience that will give you many new ways to reinforce just how important you are in the lives of your audience," he said.
As an example, he noted that Verizon Wireless is the first wireless company in the United States to deliver a true wide-area broadband experience. Verizon Wireless' wireless broadband uses a technology called EV-DO, and the company is expanding its EV-DO network to reach some 150 million people by the end of 2005.
Using EV-DO, Verizon Wireless' new V CAST service delivers mobile segments of network TV shows, movie previews, 3-D games, music videos and sports highlights on wireless handsets.
"We're convinced that, once customers get a taste of this whole new wireless experience, they will see it as every bit as indispensable as their mobile phone service is today," Seidenberg said.
Verizon also is the first communications company to make a major commitment to deliver fiber-optic technology all the way to homes and businesses. The company has deployed its fiber-to-the-premises network in more than 100 communities across its service territory, and it plans to reach a total of 3 million homes by the end of this year. Seidenberg said Verizon will expand its fiber broadband network in the years ahead as fast as the technology and marketplace will allow.
Today, Seidenberg noted, customers served by Verizon's fiber network can sign up for blazing-fast FiOS Internet Service, which delivers speeds up to 30 Mbps (megabits per second) downstream and 5 Mbps upstream. For video, the network will deliver 100 Mbps downstream and up to 15 Mbps upstream, making FiOS the fastest interactive network being deployed in America today.
Seidenberg said the tremendous capacity of Verizon's all-fiber network means that it can carry all kinds of local content and high-definition programming. FiOS TV will offer HDTV and DVR (digital video recorder) functionality on multiple TV sets. Its upstream speeds will give customers multimedia and interactive capabilities such as sharing family videos, video on demand, 3-D gaming and setting camera angles for sporting events.
Seidenberg told the broadcasters that Verizon looks forward to joining with them to explore the creative and commercial possibilities of the digital future. He also said that Verizon is committed to partnering with broadcasters on the policy issues related to Verizon's entry into video.
Citing the requirement that Verizon obtain a franchise from local authorities to provide cable service, Seidenberg noted that, as a local telephone company, Verizon has always had a franchise to deploy and operate its networks. Now, he said, the company is being asked to obtain a second franchise to use these networks to compete in video.
While continuing to negotiate local franchises, he said, Verizon is seeking statewide solutions in some jurisdictions as well as a federal solution to this issue.
"We ask you to lend your persuasive voice in support of clearing away this barrier to video competition and speeding the day when America's communications companies can use our fantastic resources to offer your content and provide a true and compelling alternative to cable," he told the broadcasters.
At the same time, he pledged that Verizon would work with broadcasters to protect intellectual property in a digital universe. In addition, he said, with the tremendous bandwidth of its fiber network and business interest in providing as much content as possible, Verizon will help broadcasters address retransmission issues in ways that expand the market for both the company and the broadcasters.
With more than $71 billion in annual revenues, Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ - News) is one of the world's leading providers of communications services. Verizon has a diverse work force of more than 210,000 in four business units: Domestic Telecom serves customers based in 29 states with wireline telecommunications services, including broadband and other services. Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network, serving 43.8 million voice and data customers across the United States. Information Services operates directory publishing businesses and provides electronic commerce services. International includes wireline and wireless operations and investments, primarily in the Americas and Europe. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
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Member Rated: posted May 01, 2005 19:24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- we suspect that they may be the telephoney company that Q has struck a deal with for later this year. That Verizon PR was talking about thier upcoming project.
its speculation that seems to add up.
Rod
quote: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Originally posted by stashu: Am I missing something? What does that Verizon PR have to do with Q Television? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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quote:Originally posted by MillerTIME: Seems like all Q shows tonight are repeats???According to Skunksyard, all shows tonight are repeats
Matches up with reports that the studio has been shut down and rumors of Q going bankrupt.
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PT, Just want to say hi, im going down stairs to be with the kids.and Q IS ON THE AIR
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those not willing to wait the time will end up being a pateint
im still not happy about our price. but it is yet another overdue promise come true.
Rod
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quote:Originally posted by MillerTIME: Seems like all Q shows tonight are repeats???According to Skunksyard, all shows tonight are repeats
Matches up with reports that the studio has been shut down and rumors of Q going bankrupt.
MT, I have a rumour!!
Frankie Boy went bankrupt by buying back 35 Billion shares in the last month with money he borrowed from Paul Allen on one of his secret trips to Seattle...LOL
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Lol, ok guys, i dont really think the studios had shut down when once i heard it, but its pretty interesting you have to say that coincidentally the shows are a repeat tonight for the first time since christmas or thanksgiving. And on a thursday night?
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have fun with the kids see you when they go to bed
Rod
quote:Originally posted by imakmony2005: PT, Just want to say hi, im going down stairs to be with the kids.and Q IS ON THE AIR
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Posted by: YearOfTheDog In reply to: None Date:2/2/2006 11:03:00 PM Post #of 216594
Out.com Exclusive: Q Television Shuts Down Production Is this the end for the gay channel? We have the real story. by Jeffrey Epstein Q Television Network, one of the three gay cable channels (and the only one that features 100% original content) has shut down production for about two weeks, we have learned. The network, which features openly gay talent like Steve Kmetko, Reichen Lehmkuhl, and Sandra Bernhard, is still paying salaried employees, but all independent contractors (also called 1099 workers) were let go earlier this week, which has sent tongues wagging that this might leave just the Logo and here! networks to battle it out for gay audiences.
Not true, says Honey Labrador, who cohosts and produces Q’s morning show Brunch and will be the anchor for the network’s extensive coverage of the Gay Games this summer in Chicago. “We are completely committed to what it is Q Television does and this is provide original, live programming,” Labrador tells us. “So we are taking until the 13th of February to concentrate on our live programming. Some of it is retooling some of the shows as well as preparing ourselves for the unprecedented live coverage of the Gay Games.” Q owns the exclusive broadcast, radio, and internet rights to the Games.
Q’s Executive Vice President of Network Operations, Carol Hinnant, adds that while the 1099 workers have been released, when production starts again on the 13th she expects them all to be rehired. “We’re hoping they’ll all come back, but some of them may have taken other jobs by then,” she notes. “But we can’t afford to pay 1099 employees while we’re in this planning session.”
Hinnant told us that effective this week Q is in more homes than ever, as they have added part of Massachusetts, Texas, and Virginia to their coverage areas. Plus, she points out, that while shows are not in production, the network has not gone dark. “Everything is up and running,” she says. “We prerecorded sessions that we’re running this week. But we are a small staff with a large commitment coming up with the Games. We’re even going behind the scenes of the Super Bowl to learn how to handle these big events. It’s not easy being a stand-alone, start-up network, but I have confidence in what we’re doing.”
quote:Originally posted by MillerTIME: Posted by: YearOfTheDog In reply to: None Date:2/2/2006 11:03:00 PM Post #of 216594
Out.com Exclusive: Q Television Shuts Down Production Is this the end for the gay channel? We have the real story. by Jeffrey Epstein Q Television Network, one of the three gay cable channels (and the only one that features 100% original content) has shut down production for about two weeks, we have learned. The network, which features openly gay talent like Steve Kmetko, Reichen Lehmkuhl, and Sandra Bernhard, is still paying salaried employees, but all independent contractors (also called 1099 workers) were let go earlier this week, which has sent tongues wagging that this might leave just the Logo and here! networks to battle it out for gay audiences.
Not true, says Honey Labrador, who cohosts and produces Q’s morning show Brunch and will be the anchor for the network’s extensive coverage of the Gay Games this summer in Chicago. “We are completely committed to what it is Q Television does and this is provide original, live programming,” Labrador tells us. “So we are taking until the 13th of February to concentrate on our live programming. Some of it is retooling some of the shows as well as preparing ourselves for the unprecedented live coverage of the Gay Games.” Q owns the exclusive broadcast, radio, and internet rights to the Games.
Q’s Executive Vice President of Network Operations, Carol Hinnant, adds that while the 1099 workers have been released, when production starts again on the 13th she expects them all to be rehired. “We’re hoping they’ll all come back, but some of them may have taken other jobs by then,” she notes. “But we can’t afford to pay 1099 employees while we’re in this planning session.”
Hinnant told us that effective this week Q is in more homes than ever, as they have added part of Massachusetts, Texas, and Virginia to their coverage areas. Plus, she points out, that while shows are not in production, the network has not gone dark. “Everything is up and running,” she says. “We prerecorded sessions that we’re running this week. But we are a small staff with a large commitment coming up with the Games. We’re even going behind the scenes of the Super Bowl to learn how to handle these big events. It’s not easy being a stand-alone, start-up network, but I have confidence in what we’re doing.”
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im holding, i worked hard for my 5 mil shares heh, no point to sell really, already held out this long
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Ouch. That can't be good. Glad to hear they added some part of Virginia, but dam. I imagine the bid will drop off tomorrow. I have always been all or nothing on this one. I just never thought we could come so close to nothing.
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Networks do this type of stuff all the time as to prerecord for reorganization, move studios ect. How I wish I could afford to buy shares more now.
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It's all coming together now, this is all in speculation however, maybe when they did actually complete the audit in October, they realized how much in debt they were, so the creditors were trying to get their money for QTV, so the only possible way frank could do that was to extend the shares to 100 bill, to free up some money,so what's been happeneing is, all the employees that have worked for Q have been dumping all their shares, because more then likely they probably knew they were going to be laid off...
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Can't sell now anyways, might as well wait and see what happens on the 13th. It's been 2 years, we can handle 2 weeks. All the "I told you so's" will be deafening!
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quote:Originally posted by Rich735: Never say it can't get any worse...IT JUST DID!!!
Rich I disagree, I feel that this is a good move.This is a growing buissness and this type of stuff must happen GROWTH and EXPANSION VERY VERY GOOD imo. Posts: 264 | From: oregon | Registered: Mar 2004
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Interesting news nontheless. Who knows why it was really done. It could be very bad and be the first sign of bankruptcy, or they may need time to upgrade the studios because of all those new shows. I just dont think its as bad as it sounds.
Interesting that out.com released that news late tonight because of the rumors on the boards about QTN being shut down. Out.com is owned by planetout. Planetout and QTN have some sort of close relationship......
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