Northbrook, IL, April 25, 2007 --(
PR.com)-- VDC Corporation announced today that its cable system will add the Starfish Network to their programming line-up, allowing the station to be watched via any internet connected web browser. The Starfish Network is dedicated to the advancement of non-profits and charitable organizations and will be offered free of charge at VDC.com.
The agreement combines one of the most innovative cable providers with the important message and content of the Starfish Network. Anyone with an internet connection will be able to open a web browser on their computer or mobile device and watch the high quality streaming broadcast 24/7 without downloading any additional software.
"The VDC team has built an exciting and powerful media platform that is capable of changing the way we watch television,” said Jeff Rothschild, VP of Programming for VDC. “Broadcasting a channel like the Starfish Network is a great way of displaying the capabilities of our technology and advancing the needs of charitable organizations."
Starfish will deliver timely, accurate information and news about the great charitable and humanitarian challenges of our time - to educate, motivate, encourage and inspire its viewers, in an entertaining and appealing way.
The Starfish Network will be broadcast free of charge for users at VDC.com, complementing the existing $8.95 subscription line-up of stations including The Sportsman’s Channel, Fashion TV, Mav TV, Trace TV, NASA TV, The Pentagon Channel, and many more. The Starfish Network progresses the mission of VDC by using innovative technology to spread not only entertainment, but also important messages about non-profits and charity related organizations.
About VDC Inc.
VDC's innovative streaming video technologies connect millions of people in the United States with a cable television experience on their desktop computers and mobile devices every day. Founded in 2003 by Scott Wolf, VDC is tapping into the cable industry via the internet to provide 24/7 streaming channels to VDC users. VDC offers a way for users to sign up for a paid package of channels, including The Sportsman’s Channel, Fashion TV, Mav TV, Trace TV, NASA TV, The Pentagon Channel, and many more. VDC is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. For more information, visit www.vdc.com.
About The Starfish Network
The Starfish Television Network provides a public service broadcasting outlet for excellent programming about the nation's philanthropic community (consisting of non-profit organizations, grantmaking foundations, social entrepreneurs, philanthropists and volunteers). By telling the stories of individuals and organizations making a difference in our world, Starfish will deliver timely, accurate information and news about the great charitable and humanitarian challenges of our time - to educate, motivate, encourage and inspire its viewers, in an entertaining and appealing way. Starfish will provide superior service to the philanthropic community, real value to its sponsors, and a first quality viewing experience for its audience.
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