National Geographic Channel

Cable Network




National Geographic Channel (NGC) is the network for adventures all over the world and amazing journeys - on land, under sea, in the sky and beyond. With unique access to the most respected scientists, journalists and filmmakers, NGC offers innovative and contemporary programming of unparalleled quality that pushes the boundaries and takes you as far as you can go.  NGC launched in January 2001, initially earning some of the fastest distribution growth in the history of cable and more recently the fastest ratings growth in television.  NGC HD, a high definition simulcast of the linear network launched in January 2006, has been the #1 most requested network in HD by consumers for the past three years according to Beta Research. NGC has carriage with all of the nation's major cable and satellite television providers, making it currently available to more than 66 million homes.



Locations

1145 17th Street, NWWashington, DC 20036Phone: 202-912-6500Fax: 202-912-6603

Home Page: http://www.natgeotv.com
Subscribers: 66,000,000 (4/08) [Source: Network]Cable Service Type: National Cable Program ServicesDistribution Area: USAffiliates: CableLaunch Date: January 2001Service Hours: 24/daySatellites Used: C3, Transponder 1, Channel 8"Cable in the Classroom" Programming: YesProgramming Genres: Arts/Culture/History, Children & Family, Education/Learning, Lifestyle, Other, Science/TechnologyService Levels: Basic – Analog or Digital

Cable Programs

A Man Among BearsDangerous Encounters with Brady BarrDog Whisperer, TheExplorerTabooWho Knew? With Marshall Brain

Web Links

National Geographic Channel's Education WebsiteNational Geographic Channel's Education Website


Executives

David Haslingden - Chief Executive OfficerSteven J. Schiffman - Acting General ManagerMike Hopkins - Executive Vice President & General Manager, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, Fox Cable NetworksKiera G. Hynninen - Senior Vice President, MarketingRichard Goldfarb - Senior Vice President, Media SalesMichael Cascio - Senior Vice President, Special ProgrammingJuliet Blake - Senior Vice President, Production Russell A. Howard - Senior Vice President, CommunicationsMike Beller - Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs