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Cable Industry Launches MyLife On Demand, a Health & Wellness Video on Demand Cable Network
Healthy Lifestyle Programming Educates Viewers While Providing Healthcare Industry Advertisers With Prolonged Engagement With Target Audiences
| Source: National Cable Communications (NCC)
NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - February 23, 2009) - National
Cable Communications (NCC), the
leader in cable television advertising and marketing, recently announced
the rollout of MyLife On Demand across and on behalf of multi-system
operators (MSOs) throughout the United States.
Specifically, MyLife On Demand is a cable industry-wide, first-of-its-kind
health and wellness video on
demand (VOD) network. MyLife On Demand uses the latest digital cable technology
to micro-target and deliver a wide range of relevant and comprehensive
health and wellness information to enhance the lives of today's
health-conscious consumers. It provides many national, regional and local
advertising options for healthcare marketers.
MyLife On Demand's long-form programming covers topics such as health
services, medical conditions, pharmaceuticals, oral health, vision,
fitness, nutrition and alternative procedures. MyLife On Demand brings
together programming from the leading providers of health content in the
US, including NBC Digital Health Network, HealthiNation and ExerciseTV.
Easy access, highly relevant topics and fresh programming ensure that
consumers will make MyLife On Demand a frequent destination and important
resource for their health information.
According to NCC's Senior Vice President of Marketing and Business
Development Andrew Capone, who spearheads the project, "MyLife On Demand
gives healthcare industry marketers an interactive means to engage with
their target audiences. Through digital ad campaigns, branded content and
sponsorship of long-form, quality health and wellness programming, we can
craft unique targeted marketing programs for health advertisers."
Added David Porter, Vice President, Marketing and New Media at Cox Media,
"MyLife On Demand's health and wellness programming is now available 24/7
to educate consumers while providing healthcare industry marketers with a
highly effective means to cut through the media clutter. It is a priority
for the cable industry to come together and roll out distinct products for
consumers and advertisers. We believe MyLife On Demand proves that
commitment."
MyLife On Demand is currently available in over 30 million cable homes
across Comcast, Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, Bright House,
Insight, Bresnan and OnMedia, and is expected to reach the full footprint
of digital wired cable subscribers in the near future.
For more information about NCC, visit www.spotcable.com. Healthcare
industry marketers can request more details about MyLife On Demand by
contacting Andrew Capone directly at
andrew_capone@spotcable.com or 212-548-3386.