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MTV Networks International
Selects SatLink Communications To
Broadcast NickeIodeon Polska
August 25, 2008
SatLink Communications Ltd., announced that
Viacom’s MTV Networks International has chosen
the company to broadcast its newly launched
channel, Nickelodeon Polska. SatLink is
transmitting the channel on its MCPC (Multi
Channel Per Carrier) platform on Hotbird 8 at
13° East for Digital-To-Home (DTH) digital
broadcast.
Nickelodeon Polska, a Polish-language channel is
targeted at the viewers aged 2 to 12 years. It
includes a mix of international content
(“SpongeBob Squarepants”, “Dora the Explorer”,
“Jimmy Neutron”) from its parent channel, as
well as local programming, such as a kids dance
show, `Dancing Nick` and `Drawing School`.
According to Izabella Wiley, Vice President,
General Manager, MTV Networks Polska: “SatLink`s
offer was highly competitive and compliant with
our requirements. We have high hopes for the
Nickelodeon brand in Poland. MTV Networks Polska
looks forward to other projects with SatLink in
the future.”
“We are excited that MTV selected SatLink to
transmit their new Nickelodeon offering to the
growing Polish market. They add to our
expanding Eastern and Central Europe channel
environment,” commented David Hochner, CEO of
SatLink Communications. “2008 is shaping up to
be a great year for SatLink as we expand and
establish our clients’ presence around the globe
throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and North
America.”
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