A victory for cultural decency. The Nashville Network is dead! - GoFuckYourself.com

MrPopup · 04-15-2003, 01:36 PM

Of course, they arent exactly getting BETTER...lol.

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TNN Rebrands Itself Spike TV

APRIL 15, 2003 -

TNN: The National Network will become Spike TV on June 16 and will be repositioned as the first network targeting men.

"Today the first network for men has a name, and it's Spike TV," said Albie Hecht, president of TNN. "Spike TV captures the attributes and essence of what we want the first network for men to be. It's unapologetically male; it's active; it's smart and contemporary with a personality that's aggressive and irreverent. This is a first major step in our journey to super-serving men in a way no one has done before."

The network's new logo will be unveiled at the MTV Networks upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday, May 6.

During a conference call, Hecht announced the network's first slate of male-skewing programming, which includes partnerships with Men's Health magazine and CBS MarketWatch.

The re-naming of the channel will be supported by a multi-million dollar awareness campaign that will include on-air, outdoor and print advertising.

Spike TV will be available in 86 million homes.

Rictor · 04-15-2003, 01:40 PM

TNN has been scaring me lately by showing Star Trek and other programs that I wouldn't associate with them. It makes sense now that they have changed their name.

It was pretty scary watching Star Trek on TNN though since they too phone-in commentary over the end credits every day (haven't seen it in a while so I'm not sure if they still do).

Billy Bob would call in and say something like, "That there Jean Luc sure do gots a purty mouth!" Sorta ruined the show for me.

rooster · 04-15-2003, 01:43 PM

it hasnt been the nashville network in a long time.

MrPopup · 04-15-2003, 01:55 PM

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Originally posted by rooster
it hasnt been the nashville network in a long time.

Ever heard of an ACRONYM jerkface?

04-15-2003, 02:05 PM

They are forgetting about MenTV. I guess maybe it doesn't count because it's up here in Canada.

Nothing but reruns of Cops and Fox specials like "World's Most Outrageous Crazy Accidents and Police Pursuits Part 17", mixed in with some Benny Hill and boating shows.

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MrPopup Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: on the internet Posts: 3,783	A victory for cultural decency. The Nashville Network is dead! Of course, they arent exactly getting BETTER...lol. ************************ TNN Rebrands Itself Spike TV APRIL 15, 2003 - TNN: The National Network will become Spike TV on June 16 and will be repositioned as the first network targeting men. "Today the first network for men has a name, and it's Spike TV," said Albie Hecht, president of TNN. "Spike TV captures the attributes and essence of what we want the first network for men to be. It's unapologetically male; it's active; it's smart and contemporary with a personality that's aggressive and irreverent. This is a first major step in our journey to super-serving men in a way no one has done before." The network's new logo will be unveiled at the MTV Networks upfront presentation in New York City on Tuesday, May 6. During a conference call, Hecht announced the network's first slate of male-skewing programming, which includes partnerships with Men's Health magazine and CBS MarketWatch. The re-naming of the channel will be supported by a multi-million dollar awareness campaign that will include on-air, outdoor and print advertising. Spike TV will be available in 86 million homes. __________________ <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1" bgcolor="#008000"><tr><td><font size=3>Gone</font></td></tr></table>

04-15-2003, 01:40 PM	#2
Rictor Old Timer Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 12,208	TNN has been scaring me lately by showing Star Trek and other programs that I wouldn't associate with them. It makes sense now that they have changed their name. It was pretty scary watching Star Trek on TNN though since they too phone-in commentary over the end credits every day (haven't seen it in a while so I'm not sure if they still do). Billy Bob would call in and say something like, "That there Jean Luc sure do gots a purty mouth!" Sorta ruined the show for me.

04-15-2003, 01:43 PM	#3
rooster Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,384	it hasnt been the nashville network in a long time.

04-15-2003, 02:05 PM	#5
evildick Guest Posts: n/a	They are forgetting about MenTV. I guess maybe it doesn't count because it's up here in Canada. Nothing but reruns of Cops and Fox specials like "World's Most Outrageous Crazy Accidents and Police Pursuits Part 17", mixed in with some Benny Hill and boating shows.