Contact:Juanita Gordon Phone: 330-746-1109 Email: info@ValleyGoldShow.com For Immediate Release January 6, 2009
Local TV Talk-Variety Show Signs Syndication Deal to Europe
Youngstown, OH - Los Angeles (USA); Cologne (Germany)–It was January 2005 that “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton,”which features interviews and performances with Celebrities and Award-winning Artists and Entertainers, aired its inaugural weekly broadcast on WKBN –TV 27 (CBS) on a Monday night at 1:37 AM.Now, nearly four years later, Executive Producer, Debor’ah Benton just signed a five-year contract with Global Broadcasting Company, Inc. to syndicate “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton”across Europe on the Global Broadcasting cable channel America Unleashed which will be carried on the Kabelkiosk platform.
The GlobalBroadcasting Company, Inc. and Eutelsat visAvision GmbH have announced the launch of a bouquet of seven thematic television channels via Eutelsat’s KabelKiosk platform. These channels are featuring content by independent producers from the USA. The package offer includes America Unleashed, Total Hip Hop Television, News and Finance, Indie Pix and Classics, Faith Lifestyle, Indie Sports Games and Comedy and Travel Home and Garden. The launch of the first channels is intended in the beginning of 2009 on the new EUROBIRD™ 9A satellite at Eutelsat’s newest orbital position 9 degrees East.
The Eutelsat KabelKiosk is Europe’s leading independent channel and service platform for broadband network operators in Western Europe offering more than 100 digital German and international TV channels in eleven languages. The KabelKiosk serves 250 cable and IPTV affiliates with about 2.6 million households in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxemburg and Denmark. The launch on the KabelKiosk platform strengthens the position of The Global Broadcasting Company, Inc. and the channel’s growing distribution throughout Western Europe.
“I had to work frantically to get the first four shows to the network by deadline. A few days later, the network called and asked for ten more shows ASAP, and somehow, instead of being overwhelmed, I find that exhilarating!” Debor’ah cajoled. Her excitement is largely due to the fact that her show, which initially began in her living room, will now be seen by millions on the continent of Europe, improving her stock as an Executive Producer and Host, and attracting more internationally known entertainers to guest on the show.Ms. Benton said she envisions hundreds of people flocking to Youngstown weekly, to be part of the studio audience and meet their favorite celebrities on her show.She sees that Youngstown is turning a corner and she intends for “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” to become known as a global asset from her community. In keeping with that goal, Benton says she has been developing some strategic partnerships which include former music industry executive, Tarone Claybrook, Executive Director of HeartReach Ministries, Inc., local and regional Sales Executives for securing advertisers and sponsors for her show’s Ohio-PA broadcasts, and via her seat as a Founding Member of the National Rhythm & Blues Music Society, which is giving her access to a growing list of professional Artists and Entertainers for future shows. Here in the states, “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” can be seen every Saturday on WYFX-FOX TV 17/62 at 12:00 Noon.Within her nearly new studio which is located in downtown Youngstown, OH, the show sports its own professional House Band and is taped before a ‘live’ studio audience of up to two hundred people. Featured guests are most often nationally and internationally known Celebrities and Entertainers. What’s next on the agenda for Debor’ah Benton is completing those requested ten shows and shipping them off to the network in the next few days, as well as preparing for celebrity guest appearances on up-coming Valley Gold Show tapings in her downtown studio. For more information about “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” Call:330-746-1109 Email: info@ValleyGoldShow.com Visit: www.ValleyGoldShow.com
LinMar Strategies Announces New Face of Old School Entertainenment
For Immediate Release:
LINMAR STRATEGIES ANNOUNCES THE NEW FACE OF OLD SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT
"The Valley Gold Show with Debor'ah Benton"
August 2008 – Youngstown, OH – LinMar Strategies for Entertainment an Ohio-based television production company, has just announced the new format featuring more ‘Old School’ Celebrity Entertainers on its flagship program, "The Valley Gold Show with Debor'ah Benton.” In so doing, the company plans to capitalize on what has been attracting nationally-known Entertainers to this small town, and strengthen their brand in the process. If you ask Americans who is the face for Jell-O Pudding, most will say ‘Bill Cosby; ’or the face for home decor, you’ll hear ‘Martha Stewart’.If you ask people residing in Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, who is the face showcasing ‘Old School’ R & B Artists and Entertainers, you’re likely to hear a resounding, Debor’ah Benton [of Valley Gold Show] When first introduced over three years ago, the initial concept for “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton” was that of a family-friendly talk format featuring local personalities. However, as word about the show spread, the variety of guests began to include internationally known celebrities from all genres of art and entertainment; from classically trained musicians and dancers, to legendary athletes, network TV, Film, and Broadway Stars.The show became highly viewed, but the greatest audience responses always seemed to follow the exclusive interviews and performances segments featuring ‘Old School’ celebrities.The Whispers, The Chi-Lites, Ohio Players, Temptations, and others appeared on the show; laying the foundation for what was becoming The Valley Gold Show brand.Many pioneering artists of R&B never had a platform to share their stories with the masses; that is, not until The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton.With so many stories yet to be told, producers recently have decided to feature a ‘Roots of R&B’ segment each month. Host, Debor’ah Benton has a long, rich history in the soul music genre that has played such an important role in our nation, and specifically within her television broadcast community which currently includes Mahoning, Trumbull, Lawrence, Mercer, and Shenango Counties. In a written statement Debor’ah explains, “As an African American girl, growing up in the Valley, I was aware of the volatile climate all around me. The fight for civil rights, integration vs. segregation, Black Panthers, the KKK, Black Power, White Flight, and so many of the growing pains and challenges confronting our nation.Yet in the midst of the chaos and turmoil, there was Motown, The Philly Sound, Stax, and more.It was in this infectious wave of soulful expression that I, and millions of other Americans, found years of refuge in our treasured 89 cent black vinyl discs made available in the local Soul Music stores.” And so began Debor’ah’s great affinity for Rhythm & Blues music, and her deep respect for the Artists and Entertainers who made it all happen. Debor’ah spent several years performing and she also studied to become a producer. However, her greatest satisfaction comes from presenting stories of inspiration to the world, “with a healthy dose of entertainment,” she is careful to add. With heightened emphasis in the vision for “The Valley Gold Show with Debor’ah Benton,” the producers have partnered with The National R & B Music Society, to book entertainers for their fall line-up where they expect to feature a host of a rich list of Entertainers, including from the ‘Old School’ era.Some of those names include Ted Mills of Blue Magic, GQ, The Persuaders, The Manhattans, The Marcels, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King, Little Anthony & The Imperials, and many more. For more information, to schedule an appearance, or for audience tickets, contact Publicity Representative Sadie Jackson,Phone: 330-746-1109 / Email:marketing@linmarstrategies.com .