PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 29, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Q Television Network (Pink Sheets:QBID) looks out for the gay community by broadcasting live from New Orleans, one of the largest GLBT populations in the country. Scott Withers will provide live news updates throughout the day on the devastation and how it affects the GLBT community. Josh Fountain will provide live news reports from Louisiana as the storm moves throughout the state.
QTN will provide its audience information on how the hurricane is affecting the GLBT community. Q Television's main focus is providing live updates to let the gay community know how their loved ones are during and after the storm. QTN has set up an email address on its web site, hurricane@Qtelevision.com, where those who are concerned about loved ones can send an email to find out information on those hit by the hurricane. The network will also provide information on charities that are focused on helping the community rebuild from the damage it sustains from this devastating storm.
"QTN is the gay television network that goes where the GLBT community needs us. We aren't trying to compete with other news stations, we want to be there for our audience and help them through this potentially devastating storm. Louisiana is home to one of the country's largest GLBT communities, and Q will be there with continuing coverage of the intensity of the storm, the devastation to the GLBT communities, the reconstruction process, and how those outside of the area can help," said Frank Olsen, President, CEO and founder of Q Television Network.
About Q Television:
This 24/7 premium television network is organized to create, develop and feature television programming for the gay and lesbian community, including live and interactive content every weeknight, plus sports, information and entertainment. While the company expects much of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public. The company's programming is available on a subscription basis to those desiring to subscribe. The network is telecast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures availability of the network across the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Q Television Network is the official network of Gay Games(r) VII. The network is also ad-supported. For further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit www.qtelevision.com.