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FALLS CHURCH, VA & MINNEAPOLIS, MN- NHK World TV increased its US distribution recently with the launch of it 24/7 channel in the greater Minneapolis metro area on MPS Cable on November 14.

Already an affiliate of MHz Worldview, the decision for MPS Cable to include Japan's premier broadcaster in their channel  line-up was one that simply fit mission. Coleen Kosloski, Executive Director of Technology at Minneapolis Public Schools says,  ”NHK World offers our students another world perspective to compliment MHz Worldview and our diverse education mission to  prepare students for 21st century living."

MPS Cable is a division and teaching resource of Minneapolis Public Schools. The MPS district is the choice for 35,000 students and their families. In addition, nearly 25,000 adult learners embrace life-long learning through a variety community education courses. The district believes relationships – with families and community partners – are a critical component of helping all learners reach higher.

MHz Networks is also developing educational curriculum to correspond with content from its international broadcast partners. The project development is intended to span into next year with a prospective third quarter 2009 launch.

Frederick Thomas, CEO of MHz Networks says he is finding more and more public and independent television stations and distributors interested in including 24/7 international channels in their multicast repertoire, "There's never been a more important time for global awareness and engagement. Relevance of these channels is at an all time high and channels such as NHK World TV allow for the development of global smarts. What's even better is that the channels featured via MHz Networks have made themselves English accessible, thereby encouraging globally-minded viewership in the US."

NHK World TV, an international television service by NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) is Japan’s public broadcaster, which holds the largest domestic and international television network in Japan. It runs five TV channels (two terrestrial, three satellite), and three radio services in Japan. It also broadcasts two international television channels, and international radio services in 18 languages.

NHK World TV is on the air 24 hours a day, sharing the latest news and information from Japan. NHK World TV aims to promote international understanding of Japan by offering a broad range of impartial information and Japanese perspectives.

Launched in 1995, NHK World TV has been offered worldwide via three communications satellites. NHK has recently renewed its program line-ups to target a more global audience, resulting in over 80% of its programs being available now with either English audio or subtitles. Coverage is being enhanced by basing NHK World TV reporters at key bureaus and stations around Asia. NHK NEWSLINE, the channel’s flagship news program, has a new look and revamped content.
 
As well as delivering the latest news and current affairs programs, NHK World TV offers a wide variety of programming: the latest trends in Asia and Japan, the newest technology and products, music, fashion, culture and media events- providing perspectives and reports on the region that are not familiar to American viewers.

NHK World TV is a broadcast partner of MHz Networks. MHz Networks works to secure additional distribution and further brand recognition and marketing of the channel in the United States. 

Additional information is available at: www.mpls.k12.mn.us/Channel_15.html and www.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld.

Contact:
Stephanie Misar
8101 A Lee Highway
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-770-7100
www.mhznetworks.org

MHz Networks is an independent, non-commercial television broadcaster delivering international educational and arts programming and providing diverse cultural perspectives for a globally-minded audience.

MHz Worldview, MHz Networks flagship channel, brings programming to globally-minded audiences in the US though affiliates, including cable, satellite and online. Serving the Washington, DC area’s 4.9 million residents with eight local broadcast channels, MHz Networks features programs from around the world on-air in more than 20 different languages.

A division of Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation headquartered in Richmond, VA, MHz Networks is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. MHz has studio facilities in Falls Church, VA and at Washington, DC’s Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center.

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