LOGO channel
In February 2007, Logo also started publishing shows for download with BitTorrent. The channel s website says: Logo s programming is a blend of movies with gay themes, reality television, travel programming, dating/romance shows, documentaries, music videos, stand-up comedy, news, and syndicated programs with gay characters or gay interest/fanbases.In 2006, Logo acquired three LGBT websites: 365gay.com (a site featuring news relevant to the LGBT community), AfterEllen.com (a site featuring news and commentary on bisexual and lesbian women in media and entertainment), and AfterElton.com (a site featuring news and commentary on bisexual and gay men in media and entertainment). Launched in June 2005, the channel s programs are geared towards the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) community.
A deal with Comcast Logo became available on the Dish Network in May 2009. Logo was available in an estimated 35 million homes as of February 2009 and is in the 25 largest media markets in the United States. The channel was founded by MTV President Brian Graden, who in 2007 was named by Out Magazine as the 10th most powerful gay person in America. Day to day operations are handled by Lisa Sherman, who is Executive Vice President and General Manager. On August 2, 2007, Logo launched VisibleVote08.com (a site offering Logo s coverage of the 2008 U.S.
On May 29, 2007, Logo launched HappiestGayCouple.com (a site for fans of the series Rick & Steve). On November 5, 2008, Logo launched the second phase of its site re-design. As of March 2007, Logo is available on wireless platforms on Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and Helio. As of September 2006, Logo has programming content available for download on iTunes, Amazon Unbox, and AOL Video.
In 2007, Logo acquired DowneLink.com (a social networking site primarily targeted to LGBT people of color) for a reported $4.8 million, although it is thought to be higher. On March 22, 2006, Logo launched its second site, NewNowNext.com (a blog on pop culture news and trends). On July 28, 2007, Logo launched a new audio podcast titled Oh God I m Gay, which addresses spiritual issues for LGBT people. Other Logo-hosted websites: MTV Latin America · Nickelodeon Latin America · Nick Jr.
Presidential election). At launch the offering included audio and video podcasts for CBS News on Logo, Jason Bellini s Here & Now, Talking to Manatees, She Said What?, and Wisecrack.
As of March 2009 a (non-comprehensive) list of programming includes: Logo publishes a collection of web sites, all of which it describes as being a part of LOGOonline, the umbrella name for these sites. Logo s first web site, LOGOonline.com, launched shortly before the channel in June 2005. In December 2006 Logo began offering content for download on Wal-Mart s service.
The advertiser-supported channel struck carriage deals prior to its launch date with DirecTV, Charter Communications, Adelphia, Cablevision, Time Warner Cable of New York City, and RCN. Their second film was released in 2008, the film version of the Noah s Arc television series entitled Noah s Arc: Jumping the Broom. As of January 2007, Logo offers several audio and video podcasts through the podcast section of the iTunes store.
Logo programming has been available on the Roost service since the time of its official launch. In early 2007, Puccini for Beginners became the first film released in theaters in conjunction with Logo. Logo is an American digital cable television channel owned by Viacom s MTV Networks division.
Some content originated from other Viacom properties including Comedy Central, MTV and VH1, although the amount of such content has been reduced in favor of more original programming. Prior coming to Logo, Sherman was Senior Vice President and Group Account Director of the New York office of the Hill Holliday advertising agency. According to company executives the name does not represent anything and is not an acronym.
In June 2007 and November 2008, Logo programming became available for download on XBox LIVE and Zune Marketplace, respectively. As of September 2006, Logo features select programming content on the Video On Demand platform on Comcast, Cox, Time Warner Cable, and Verizon cable providers. Latin America · VH1 Latin America Paramount Pictures Corporation: Paramount Pictures · Paramount Home Entertainment · Paramount Vantage · Paramount Classics · Paramount Pictures International .
