Charlotte, NC – The Inspiration Networks announces the addition of seasoned technology professional, Vincent Ritter, as Director of Information Technology. The announcement was made today by Mark Kramer, SVP of Broadcast Media Services for The Inspiration Networks. “Vincent brings a wealth of IT management experience to Inspiration,” noted Kramer.  “He has extensive experience in the[...]

Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced the expansion of its flagship network, INSP, in Comcast communities throughout Washington and Oregon.  INSP is now offered on channel 235 in Portland, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene and Vancouver. The announcement was made by Mark Kang, SVP of Worldwide Distribution. “This latest expansion makes INSP’s family-friendly programming[...]

Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced the expansion of its flagship network, INSP, in St. Croix, USVI, beginning Saturday, October 15, 2011.  The announcement was made by Bill Airy, Chief Strategy Officer.  “This latest expansion makes INSP’s family-friendly programming available to more viewers in the Virgin Islands,” noted Airy. “We are delighted[...]

Indian Land, SC – INSP will present the world premiere of two Gaither Productions specials featuring Christian legends Billy Graham, George Beverly Shea, and Cliff Barrows.  The specials, recorded at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, will debut in September. “These may be two of the most unique and memorable programs ever produced by the[...]

Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks strengthens their affiliate sales team by adding industry veteran Mark Kang as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Distribution.  The announcement was made today by Bill Airy, Chief Strategy Officer. An accomplished executive with extensive cable experience, Mark comes to Inspiration after successful turns at Sportsman Channel and Court[...]

Building on Strong Audience Response to ‘New Day’ Direction, Network Adds Beloved TV Favorites Indian Land, SC – INSP-The Inspiration Network has announced a fall 2011 schedule that features many of the greatest family favorites in television history.  The announcement was made today by Doug Butts, SVP of Programming. New to the network are such[...]

Charlotte, N.C. – MediaComm, the production/post production subsidiary of The Inspiration Networks, appoints seasoned professional and Emmy® award winner Kris Binder as Director of Air Operations.  The announcement was made today by Mark Kramer, President of MediaComm.  In this position, Binder will lead the Air Operations departments of Traffic, Scheduling, Master Control and the Media[...]

Indian Land, S.C. – Shawn Nicholson has been promoted to Director of Sales Operations for The Inspiration Networks.  The announcement was made today by Marc Favaro, Executive Vice President of Worldwide Sales.  In this new position, Nicholson will manage and oversee operational policies, objectives and initiatives, and sales-related activity for INSP and Halogen TV.     ‘This[...]

The Contract allows INSP to enter the upfront markets as network ratings surge. Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced that a contract has been signed with The Nielsen Company to provide daily ratings for INSP-The Inspiration Network. The announcement was made by Bill Airy, Chief Strategy Officer.  “This is an historic day[...]

Indian Land, SC – Inspiration Ministries announces the addition of Christopher Selby as Director of Partner Communications for Ministry Outreach. The announcement was made today by Farley Lafferty, VP of Communications and Marketing.  In this position, Selby will oversee various ministry communications, all partner communications and serve as editor of the monthly magazine “Inspiration Today.”[...]

Indian Land, SC – Tara Brown has joined the Corporate Communications team of The Inspiration Networks in the position of Media Relations Manager.  The announcement was made today by John Roos, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications and Research. “A creative professional with over twenty years of public relations experience, Tara comes to Inspiration as[...]

Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks has named Lia Fisher to the position of Director of Sales. The announcement was made today by Marc Favaro, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales. “Lia comes to Inspiration from Food Network and The Cooking Channel,” noted Favaro.  “She has a proven track record in ad sales, generating multi-million[...]

Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks announces the addition of accomplished media sales professional, Gary Saginario, as a Director of Sales. The announcement was made today by Marc Favaro, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales. “A twenty-year industry veteran, Gary comes to Inspiration from NBC Universal where he managed many prominent agencies, media buying shops[...]

Indian Land, SC – The following is a statement by David Cerullo, Chairman and CEO of Inspiration Ministries, on the death of David Wilkerson: “America, and the world, has suffered a great loss in the passing of David Wilkerson.  In every society, the Lord raises up men of character as a prophetic voice to their generation. [...]

Indian Land, SC – April 19, 2011 – The Inspiration Networks today announced the expansion of its flagship network, INSP, to all Time Warner Cable systems in the Carolinas. The announcement was made by Bill Airy, Chief Strategy Officer. Beginning in April, INSP will be available to an additional 75,000 Time Warner Cable subscribers in [...]

Indian Land, SC – April 14, 2011 – The Inspiration Networks has named Kathy Koske to the position of Director of Sales. The announcement was made today by Marc Favaro, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales. Koske is a fifteen-year veteran of the cable television industry and comes to Inspiration from the TV Guide Network.  Previously,[...]

New, never-before-seen-on-TV footage to air exclusively on INSP Indian Land, SC – March 28, 2011 – INSP – The Inspiration Network and Gaither Productions once again are teaming up to produce another Gaither Homecoming Marathon to be aired Easter weekend on INSP.  This exclusive TV special will feature music and themes for The Passover.  The[...]

Network launches January 6th across the Triad on Time Warner Cable digital channel 281 Indian Land, SC, January 6, 2011 – The Inspiration Networks today announced the expansion of its flagship network INSP – The Inspiration Network on Time Warner Cable in the Carolinas. Starting January 6th, INSP will serve Time Warner Cable’s digital subscribers[...]

The Inspiration Networks Denies Any Direct Relationship with “World Inspirational Network,” Vows to Protect Itself from Infringement Responds to press statements by new IPTV service; will defend its legal right to the “inspirational” name and brand. Indian Land, SC, December 10, 2010 –The Inspiration Networks announced today that it has no relationship with an organization[...]

INSP – The Inspiration Network Launched on Time Warner Cable in Wisconsin Network available to “Digital Variety” subscribers on channel 387. Tweetable Headline: @insptv now available on Time Warner Cable in #Wisconsin on channel 387. Enjoy family-friendly TV shows “The Waltons,” “Our House,” and more. Visit www.insp.com for full program schedule. Indian Land, SC -[...]

SPECIAL PROBES THE MYSTERIOUS WORLD OF THE AFTERLIFE “Where Do People Go When They Die?” takes a journey into the unknown Program airs on INSP, BET and ION Indian Land, SC – “Where do people go when they die?”- a question debated for centuries by theologians and philosophers. Some people even claim to have “crossed[...]

INSPIRATION PROGRAMMING TO TARGET CARIBBEAN AUDIENCE   Inspiration’s international feed begins October 18, 2010 on channel 652 on Columbus systems Indian Land, SC – Beginning Monday, October 18, 2010, The Inspiration Networks begins airing a new programming line-up to Caribbean audiences.   Inspiration Network International (INI) is scheduled to replace the current U.S. feed as announced[...]

The Inspiration Networks Announces Agreement with Sullivan Entertainment Inc. Multi-year deal brings television series “Wind at My Back” to INSP – The Inspiration Network. Series supports network’s “It’s a New Day!” rebrand. Indian Land, SC – Doug Butts, SVP Programming for The Inspiration Networks, today announced the signing of an exclusive multi-year agreement with Sullivan[...]

“The Waltons” Reunion Special to Air October 18th on INSP Richard Thomas, Ralph Waite, Michael Learned, Mary McDonough, Judy Norton, Eric Scott, Jon Walmsley, David Harper, Kami Cotler, and series creator Earl Hamner will appear on the special, which airs October 18th at 7:00pm EST on INSP – The Inspiration Network. Indian Land, SC –[...]

The Inspiration Networks Signs Agreement with The Nielsen Company To Receive Ratings for INSP-The Inspiration Network Ratings are part of the network’s rebrand and strategy to broaden its reach and viewership with values-based entertainment content for socially-conservative Boomers. Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced that an agreement has been signed with The[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2010 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com INSP to Air “The Waltons” and “Our House” Multi-year deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution brings the family classics to INSP starting Monday, October 18th. Series supports network’s “It’s a New Day!” rebrand. Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced an[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27, 2010 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com The Inspiration Networks Announces Major Rebrand for Flagship Network INSP – The Inspiration Network Network will target underserved market of socially-conservative boomers with values-based entertainment programming. Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced a major rebrand for its flagship network INSP –[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2010 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com INSP Adds Daywind Records’ “Live at Oak Tree” Series Unique “reality” series gives viewers access to their favorite Christian music artists as they record, talk about life on the road, and mingle with other artists. Indian Land, SC – INSP – The Inspiration Network today[...]

For Immediate Release: August 19, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com INSP Program Wins Award Indian Land, SC – Doug Butts, SVP, Programming for The Inspiration Networks, today announced that the television series “Ancient Secrets of the Bible,” which airs on INSP – The Inspiration Network, was honored with a “Bronze Crown Award” in the film/television[...]

For Immediate Release: July 26, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com The Inspiration Networks Announces Jim Goss as New Senior Vice President, Creative Services, On-Air Promotions and Short Form Programming New position will develop the strategic direction for short-form programming and on-air promotions across The Inspiration Networks’ domestic and international television networks and supporting platforms. Indian[...]

For Immediate Release: July 6, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com INSP – The Inspiration Network Expands on Comcast in Colorado The network will be available to Digital Preferred subscribers on Channel 221 in most Colorado areas. Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced that its flagship network INSP – The Inspiration Network is[...]

For Immediate Release: June 22, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com The Inspiration Networks Promotes Brian Williams to VP, Creative Services Williams will lead print, web, and broadcast design services. Indian Land, SC – Brian Williams has been promoted to VP, Creative Services for The Inspiration Networks. In this capacity, Williams will lead the division that manages[...]

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Indian Land, SC – Marc Favaro, EVP of Worldwide Sales for The Inspiration Networks, today announced that John Russo has joined the organization as Director of Sales for its new television network, Halogen. In this capacity, Russo will be responsible for all national advertising[...]

For Immediate Release: June 7, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Wardell brings more than 15 years of experience in traditional, interactive, and Internet advertising to his new role. Indian Land, SC – Marc Favaro, EVP of Worldwide Sales for The Inspiration Networks, today announced that Rick Wardell has joined The Inspiration Networks as VP,[...]

For Immediate Release: May 10, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Much needed food, water, and supplies being delivered to flood victims. Indian Land, SC – Responding to the devastating floods in Nashville, TN, The Inspiration Networks and humanitarian partner Convoy of Hope today announced that tractor-trailers filled with food, drinking water, and other supplies[...]

INSP – The Inspiration Network Announces New Movie Series “Reel Inspiration” For Immediate Release: NCTA Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com “Reel Inspiration” features the best in family-friendly movies starring some of the biggest names in music and television. Indian Land, SC – A new original movie series, “Reel Inspiration,” debuted this month on INSP –[...]

For Immediate Release: NCTA Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Multi-year deal brings faith-based and family-friendly TV specials and series to INSP – The Inspiration Network. Indian Land, SC -The Inspiration Networks today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Grizzly Adams Productions that will bring faith-based and family-friendly television specials and series to INSP[...]

For Immediate Release March 2, 2010 Contact Melissa Prince +1 704 724 0745 mprince@insp.com Inspiration programming wins four awards during “An Audience of One” Indian Land, SC, USA – Inspiration Network International (INI – Sky channel 567, Freesat channel 690 and Multichoice channel 350) received four programming awards from the Christian Broadcasting Council (CBC) as[...]

For Immediate Release February 23, 2010 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Shuping, Executive Vice President of Programming, will retire on February 28th, 2010. Indian Land, SC - The Inspiration Networks today announced that Ron Shuping, Executive Vice President of Programming, will retire on February 28th, 2010. The announcement was made by Bill Airy, COO of The Inspiration[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2009 CONTACT: Melissa Prince 704.724.0745 mprince@insp.com The broadcast will reach more than 130 million homes worldwide on INSP and INI. Inspiration will carry a live broadcast of the funeral service for Oral Roberts on its domestic and international networks. The service will be broadcast from the Mabee Center on the[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 26, 2009 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Targeting the under-served 18-34 Demographic group, the Network Debuted October 24, 2009 Indian Land, SC – Bill Airy, Chief Operating Officer of The Inspiration Networks, today announced the launch of “Halogen,” a new 24/7 multiplatform socially conscious television network devoted to empowering its viewers[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2009 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com The program, “The Basement 360,” follows leaders of “The Basement,” a popular Birmingham, AL-based ministry event. Indian Land, SC – INSP – The Inspiration Network today announced that it will launch a new reality TV program from Steelroots, one of the leading providers of[...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15, 2009 CONTACT: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Second season of network’s breakout hit “The Uprising” debuts October 17th. Indian Land, SC – INSP – The Inspiration Network today announced that it will launch the second season of its hit reality TV series “The Uprising” on Saturday, October 17th at 11:30pm EST.[...]

For Immediate Release: May 27, 2009 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com New “Philmont Rising” Webisodes Added Monthly (Indian Land, SC) – Forefront Records and Philmont joined forces with Steelroots this spring for a new original series of webisodes featuring the Charlotte-based rock band. The webisodes reveal what happens during a day in the life of[...]

For Immediate Release: May 4, 2009 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced Jenna Czaplinski has been promoted to the position of Marketing Director. The announcement was made by Bill Airy, Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Czaplinski will be responsible for managing the marketing staff that serves[...]

For Immediate Release: April 28, 2009 Contact: Melissa Prince 803.578.1359 mprince@insp.com Black Pearl Skate & Surf, the world’s largest outdoor concrete skatepark, hosts pro boarders Christian Hosoi, Brian Sumner and Jay “Alabamy” Haizlip Charlotte, NC -Legends in the world of skateboarding hit the bowls and pipes of Black Pearl Skate Park in Grand Harbour, Cayman[...]

For Immediate Release: April 21, 2009 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Networks today announced that it has promoted Marc Favaro to Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales. The announcement was made by Bill Airy, Chief Operating Officer. In this position, Favaro will be responsible for all long- and-short-form advertising sales[...]

Rentrak’s TV Essentials Service Addresses the Specific Needs of Networks, TV Stations and Advertisers Indian Land, SC – The Inspiration Network (INSP), a 24 hour-a-day network available to more than 56 million U.S. households via cable, satellite and telco television, today announced it has entered into a linear measurement deal with Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT).[...]

For Immediate Release: March 26, 2009 Contact: Melissa Prince 803.578.1359 mprince@insp.com An additional 4.7 million HH now receive INI Indian Land, SC – An agreement has been reached between Sky Italia and The Inspiration Networks for the launch of Inspiration Network International (INI) on satellite Hotbird 6; channel 960. The announcement was made today by[...]

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 5, 2008 Contact: Melissa Prince mprince@insp.com UK 0203 239 9008 US 803 578 1359 Inspiration wins one Gold and three Bronze awards Indian Land, SC, USA - Inspiration (Sky channel 567, Freesat channel 690 and Multichoice channel 3??) received four programming awards from the Christian Broadcasting Council as announced today[...]

For Immediate Release: November 20, 2008 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com (Indian Land, SC – November 20, 2008) – Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming, is excited to announce two additional channels now available through their IPTV platform: INSP – The Inspiration Network (Channel 131) and i-Lifetv –[...]

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release October 23, 2008 Contact: Melissa Prince mprince@insp.com UK 0203 239 9008 US 803 578 1359 Iliad’s French service, “FREE TV,” is available to 3.1 million homes in France. Indian Land, SC, USA -Inspiration Network International (INI), the fastest-growing inspirational network for the international audience, is now available on the French[...]

For Immediate Release: October 2, 2008 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com The series, titled “Thunder Road,” premiers on Friday, October 18th at 11:00p.m. EST. INDIAN LAND, S.C. – INSP – The Inspiration Network, the fastest-growing inspirational network in the U.S., today announced that it is bowing a new reality TV series called “Thunder Road.” The[...]

For Immediate Release: September 26, 2008 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com (NAPLES, Fla. – September 26, 2008) – Sky Angel, a national provider of faith-based and family-friendly television and radio programming, is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of two channels: INSP – The Inspiration Network and i-Lifetv – Inspirational Life Television. INSP targets the[...]

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2008 Contact: Kristina Hill 704-806-1511 khill@insp.com DISH Network to Add The Inspiration Network On August 27, 2008 The launch increases INSP’s distribution to more than 54 million households. Indian Land, S.C. -David Cerullo, Chairman & CEO of The Inspiration Networks, today announced that INSP – The Inspiration Network – will[...]

For Immediate Release: August 19, 2008 Contact: Kristina Hill 704.806.1511 khill@insp.com DIRECTV To Launch INSP – The Inspiration Network On August 27 The launch increases INSP’s distribution to more than 54 million households. Indian Land, SC – David Cerullo, Chairman & CEO of The Inspiration Networks, today announced that an agreement has been signed for[...]

For Immediate Release July 23, 2008 Contact: Melissa Prince mprince@insp.com UK 0203 239 9008 US 803 578 1359 Freesat’s subscription-free, HD service is available to 98%of homes in the UK. Charlotte, NC, USA – An agreement has been reached for the launch of Inspiration Network International (INI) on Freesat, the joint venture between the BBC[...]