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Amidst Trends of Increasing Online TV Viewership CatholicTV Experiences Surge in Online Viewers 11/3/2009 - 5:41 AM PST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MEDIA ADVISORY
Catholic PRWire
WATERTOWN, MA (November 3, 2009) - According to an April 2009 survey by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project, the share of online adults who watch videos on video-sharing sites has nearly doubled since 2006. CatholicTV is experiencing a similar trend according to its website analytics which show that online viewership has become increasingly popular. Online viewership at CatholicTV.com from U.S site visitors has increased 20% in the last 6 months and as much 251% from site visitors from other countries such as Germany. In an effort to accommodate this increasing demand for online Catholic television programming, CatholicTV now offers over 700 full-length episodes of various Catholic shows in its archives with full-screen viewing available.
CatholicTV is a nationally-broadcasted television network headquartered near Boston. CatholicTV streams its broadcast simultaneously, 24 hours a day at www.CatholicTV.com
Below are some of the shows which are available at CatholicTV.com either in the archives or accessible via the live, streaming broadcast.
WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge- Catholic game show featuring 3rd graders answering questions about the faith.
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=137
We’ve Got to Talk- Father Dan O’Connell preaches in front of a blue screen with unusual backgrounds. He was once filmed with a superhero costume on with a blue screen of the city in the background.
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=77
The Future Depends on Love- A program on marriage and how married love and life transforms the world.
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=74
Real FaithTV- A show for teens produced by teens which explores everyday issues of morality and faith from a young person’s perspective. Produced by Diocese of Trenton, NJ
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=60
In Your Faith- explains the Catholic faith simply and offers examples from the perspective of a young person. (Salt and Light Television)
http://www.catholictv.com/shows/default.aspx?seriesID=105
CatholicTV’s broadcast is viewable 24 hours per day by visiting www.CatholicTV.com and clicking on “Watch CatholicTV Live”.
About CatholicTV:
CatholicTV provides family-friendly, religious, news, and educational programming 24 hours daily. Founded over 50 years ago, CatholicTV is available in selected areas on cable in the United States and Canada, via Sky Angel and online via a live stream anytime, everywhere at the station's web site www.CatholicTV.com. Father Robert Reed, a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston, is the Director of CatholicTV. Click here to paste this into your browser to find out how to watch CatholicTV where you live: http://www.CatholicTV.org/schedule/where-to-watch.aspx
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CatholicTV http://www.CatholicTV.com MA, 02471 US Chris Pham - Public Relations Coordinator, 617-923-0220 |
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