Crawford Satellite Services, a service area of Crawford Communications, Inc., adds NRB Network to its growing cable platform by providing NRB with origination, transmission and satellite space along with 24/7 engineering support. The contract with Crawford enables NRB Network to increase its footprint to provide Christian programming for cable audiences and additional satellite TV subscribers.

“The transition to Crawford will serve as a springboard for us as we position the Network for future growth,” says Troy Miller, president and COO for NRB Network. “We are particularly excited about the potential to expand our reach through other platforms like cable and the Internet.” Crawford delivers NRB Network’s content to SES AMERICOM’s AMC-10 cable neighborhood, currently the Network is available through DIRECTV on channel 378. The NRB Network provides a variety of news, talk shows and family-oriented programs to teaching and preaching. With a variety of shows airing, the Channel televises “The 700 Club”; “Windows of Hope”; “Answers in Genesis”; and “In Touch” with Dr. Charles Stanley – the newest addition to the 2009 schedule. Plans are being developed to stream these programs on at www.nrbnetwork.tv.

"The Network was founded in 2005 with a vision to change the face of Christian television,” says Miller. “Since that time, our progress has been steady. Now with the move to Crawford, the vision is accelerating.” With a variety of shows airing, the Channel televises “The 700 Club”; “Windows of Hope”; “Answers in Genesis”; and “In Touch” with Dr. Charles Stanley – the newest addition to the 2009 schedule. Plans are being developed to stream these programs on www.nrbnetwork.tv.

“Crawford’s comprehensive service offerings give NRB Network the extra capacity to meet their broadcast goals,” says Vince Matherne, vice president of sales and marketing for Crawford. “For many years, we have worked with clients who want to expand media access, and we provide the platform to deliver their message around the world.”