BabyFirst Network Launches On Suddenlink

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BabyFirst, the TV network devoted to delivering high-quality child development programming to tots and their parents, announced today it has launched on Suddenlink, the nation’s seventh-largest cable operator. The network is now available to substantially all of Suddenlink’s 1.4 million video customers.  

"We look forward to providing our unique content to Suddenlink's customers with young children," said Sharon Rechter, SVP business development and distribution, BabyFirst in a statement. "We are confident that parents will find great value in our content, which provides an engaging experience for babies during the first stages of their lives."  

Added Suddenlink senior vice president and chief programming officer Kathy Payne: "BabyFirst is a terrific addition to our channel lineup. The network delivers something new and different to our customers and will be of great value to parents with babies." 

This story originally appeared on Multichannel.com

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.