The E.W. Scripps Company is a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, cable television programming and interactive media. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations and four cable television networks, including FINE LIVING.
In addition to FINE LIVING, Scripps cable television network brands include Home & Garden Television (HGTV), Food Network and Do It Yourself (DIY):
Home & Garden Television (HGTV) presents some of America's best home builders, decorators, gardeners and craft experts as they provide practical information to help people make the most of their lives at home. Launched in 1994, HGTV is one of the nation's fastest-growing cable television networks, distributed in more than 77 million househlds as of January 2002. HGTV Canada, a partnership between HGTV and Alliance Atlantis, launched in 1997. HGTV can also be seen in Japan, Australia, Thailand, Hungary, Czech and Slovak Republics.
Food Network, a 24-hour cable television network, was launched in 1993 and now reaches more than 60 million subscribers across the U.S. Scripps acquired controlling interest in the network from A.H. Belo Corporation in 1997. Food Network's programming focuses on cooking, food preparation, healthy eating, at-home entertaining and restaurants. Internationally, the network is distributed in Canada, Japan and the Philippines.
Do It Yourself (DIY) is a simultaneous on-air, on-line network that provides immediate access to step-by-step instructions, in-depth demonstrations and tips for the do-it-yourself home enthusiast. The multi-platform network merges television with an integrated website to help viewers take projects from concept to completion. Call your cable carrier or satellite provider to find out how to receive DIY.
E.W. Scripps also operates Scripps Howard News Service, United Media, the worldwide licensing and syndication home of PEANUTS and DILBERT, and 31 websites, including hgtv.com, foodtv.com, diynet.com and comics.com.
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