0403, 2013

Private Television Network Brings Relaxing Atmosphere to Business

The eScapes Network Launches an Innovative New Product and Service MONROE, MICHIGAN, March 1, 2013 — Michigan-based TV network eScapes is offering a Private Television Network (PTN) to businesses to help foster a relaxing atmosphere. The eScapes Network is a TV network that specializes in relaxation television, pairing beautiful scenery from around the world with beautiful music. This programming now forms the basis of a Private Television Network that is available to businesses. More information on eScapes PTN Continue Reading Full News Story

1712, 2012

eScapes Announces Daytime Programming Change

‘Midday Getaway’ with Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Sandy Kovach MONROE, MICHIGAN, December 10, 2012 – The only cable television network offering US-patented Hybrid Radio/Television announced the premiere of “Midday Getaway with Sandy Kovach,” airing daily from 10 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday. Midday Getaway is a positive, uplifting program designed to engage and inform viewers. Fans of the show can email, tweet, post on Facebook, or call the live audio studio with music and artist requests or comments and feedback. “I’m so happy to be a part of this amazing endeavor. No one else is doing anything like eScapes!” said Sandy Kovach, “I’m getting to share great music with people in a whole new

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2711, 2012

eScapes Launches New Primetime Program, “After Dark with Johnny Williams”

National Radio Legend Goes Primetime MONROE, MICHIGAN, November 26, 2012 – The eScapes Network introduces “After Dark with Johnny Williams,” a new evening program featuring the captivating music selections and rich voice of nationally known on-air personality, Johnny Williams. After Dark broadcasts daily from the eScapes live audio studio from 7 pm to midnight, Monday through Friday. The video showcases sunsets and evening scenes of island beaches, cityscapes, nature and more. Fans of WNIC’s ‘Pillow Talk’ or XM Radio can now find Williams on the nation’s only US-patented Hybrid Radio/Television Network. “I’m very excited by this unique opportunity,” said Williams, “combining HD video with my favorite song selections is the best of both worlds!” Continue Reading

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eScapes Celebrates 1000th Episode
1605, 2012

eScapes Celebrates 1000th Episode

MONROE, MICHIGAN, May 16, 2012 – On the one year anniversary of its launch on Buckeye CableSystem Channel 168 in Northwest Ohio, The eScapes Network completed its 1000th episode! “This is a proud accomplishment,” said Jon Oswald, General Manager at eScapes. “Our videographers supply us with extraordinary HD video footage to work with and our dedicated post-production team consistently delivers quality programming every day.” The milestone episode is “Umhlanga Beach,” KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa premiering Monday, May 21st on After Five at 5:15 pm (Eastern time). Exotic in name and location, our 1000th episode gives viewers a glimpse of beach life and seaside paradise just north of Durban. Continue Reading Full News Story

1301, 2012

eScapes Announces “No Repeat Week”

The eScapes Network, beginning Monday, January 9, 2012, will not repeat episodes between 6:00 am-1:00 am each week. Also debuting with this new schedule is an hour-long daypart, “eScapes Presents,” designed to showcase some of the network’s best episodes on a single subject each night in prime time. Responding to a challenge to keep eScapes Network content fresh and interesting, Robert A. Oklejas, President and Chairman of the Board of eScapes said, “Our production department has stepped up to the challenge and created ‘no repeat week.’ Our content is amazing by itself, but coupled with no repeating episodes for the entire week means that our channel continues to maximize viewer satisfaction.” Continue Reading Full News Story

1101, 2012

eScapes Begins Broadcasting in Fresno and Visalia

The eScapes Network is now available in sunny Fresno, California beginning January 2012. “We are thrilled to be working with Cocola Broadcasting Companies, LLC to bring the eScapes Network to the Fresno area,” said John Baghdassarian, Vice President of Distribution and New Business Development. “Fresno and Visalia are one of the first markets on the west coast to enjoy our unique hybrid radio/television network.” Continue Reading Full News Story

2010, 2011

eScapes Provides Cable Subscribers with Over 600 Episodes

The eScapes Network celebrated its 600th episode! The eScapes Network premiered at the 2011 Cable Show in Chicago. Per Robert Oklejas, Chairman of the Board of the eScapes Network, “The Cable Show was our first large scale opportunity to show the decision makers within the cable industry just how unique and appealing The eScapes Network is as a content provider.” The eScapes Network delivers programming that is different than any other cable offering. Continue Reading Full News Story

2908, 2011

Veteran Marketing Executive John Baghdassarian Joins eScapes

The eScapes Network announced today that it is engaging the services of veteran affiliate sales executive John Baghdassarian in its push to add to the distribution portfolio of the network. “John brings a skill set and Rolodex of contacts with him that should open some doors up for us pretty quickly,” said Jon Oswald, eScapes’ General Manager. “With over 14 years of distribution and startup success, we’re extremely pleased to have a person of John’s experience and background on board to help in our efforts.” Continue Reading Full News Story

eScapes Produces 500th Episode
2507, 2011

eScapes Produces 500th Episode

Very few television programs ever achieve such a milestone. The classic TV series Bonanza ran from 1959 to 1973 and didn’t do it. M.A.S.H. ran for eleven years on network television and didn’t even come close to it. In fact, it took The Simpsons 25 years to accomplish what the eScapes Network has done in a little less than six months. And what is “it”? The 500th produced episode. Granted, the eScapes Network does not have the logistical burdens of scripted programming– actors, sets, script revisions, and the like– but just as its network cousins, eScapes is highly dependent on locations. In fact, that’s what the eScapes Network is all about… locations. Continue Reading Full News

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0906, 2011

eScapes Prepares for The Cable Show

THE ESCAPES NETWORK PREPARES TO UNVEIL TO THE CABLE WORLD “TELEVISION YOU NEVER WANT TO TURN OFF” New Hybrid Radio/Television Network Exhibiting At The Cable Show 2011 MONROE, MICHIGAN, June 9, 2011 – Final preparations are underway at The eScapes Network headquarters in downtown Monroe for next week’s annual Cable Show in Chicago June 13– 16. “We’re very excited to be exhibiting at the show this year,” said Robert Oklejas, Chairman of the Board of the eScapes Network. “The Cable Show is our first large-scale opportunity to show the decision makers within the cable industry just how unique and appealing the eScapes Network is as a content provider.” Since going live on Buckeye Cable System in

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