Full menu of Comcast SportsNet Chicago Available to Dish Network Subscribers

ENGLEWOOD, CO; CHICAGO, IL (PRWEB) April 21, 2005

Beginning March 30, fans of the Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks can watch their teams on DISH Network Ch. 429 as part of its America's Top 60 Plus programming packages and above. Subscribers of DISH Latino Dos, DISH Latino Max, Latino Everything Pak and Multi-Sport packages are also eligible to receive Comcast SportsNet Chicago.

Comcast SportsNet plans to carry over 250 regular season games for the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks and features live pre- and post-game coverage for each team. Comcast SportsNet also features unique locally produced programming including SportsNite, SportsRise and SportsDay, daily sports newscasts designed to inform and entertain the local sports fan with the latest news affecting their teams and the world of sports, plus, Chicago Tribune Live, a weeknight talk show discussing the day's most pressing sports stories. The network is also home to collegiate sporting events and numerous live breaking press conferences.

"Passionate Chicago sports fans can now look to DISH Network for coverage of their favorite professional and college-level Chicago teams," said Eric Sahl, vice president of Programming at EchoStar. "Offering Comcast SportsNet Chicago is an example of DISH Network's commitment to provide our subscribers with an extensive choice of programming."

"We're very excited to have DISH Network and its subscribers on board with us for the start of the White Sox and Cubs baseball seasons and the playoff run of the Chicago Bulls," said James J. Corno, Senior Vice President/General Manager for Comcast SportsNet Chicago. "DISH Network subscribers will love what we have to offer for every sports season, with our unrivaled coverage of our pro teams and our comprehensive line-up of local sports news and talk programming."

DISH Network will broadcast Comcast SportsNet Chicago to qualifying customers in Illinois and parts of Iowa, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin at no additional cost.

For more information on DISH Network and any of its products or services call 1-800-373-5341 Ext. 3753, visit http://www.dishnetwork.com or contact your local DISH Network retailer. For information on Comcast SportsNet, visit http://www.yournewdish.com.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network , the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-373-5341 Ext. 3753.

About Comcast SportsNet

Comcast SportsNet currently consists of four regional sports networks servicing the Philadelphia, Washington, Baltimore, Chicago, and Northern and Central California television markets. Together, the four networks reach over 13 million households and provide game coverage for the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, and Chicago Blackhawks; the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, and Sacramento Kings; and MLB's Philadelphia Phillies, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox.

Contact: http://www.yournewdish.com


Phone: 1-800-373-5341 Ext. 3753

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DISH Network Partners With Sound Choice to Offer First Nationwide Interactive Karaoke TV Channel

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) May 5, 2005

"The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice brings one of the most popular hobbies to the most comfortable place you can think of, your living room," said Susan Arnold, vice president of Programming at DISH Network. "With the addition of karaoke, DISH Network is the largest U.S. provider of ITV programs, with more than 25 interactive channels, and the world leader in the number of ITV-enabled homes serving over 10 million customers."

The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice allows viewers to choose from two different play-lists consisting of 10 songs each. The songs range from country to hip-hop and rotate bi-weekly. Viewers are given a free preview of the channel before being prompted to subscribe to the service.

Customers can subscribe to The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice for $ 4.99 a month through "DISH Home's" Ch. 100, via the web at http://www.dishnetwork.com, or by calling 1-800-333-DISH. Customers can purchase karaoke equipment to enhance their experience at http://www.dishkaraoke.com.

The Karaoke Channel by Sound Choice application was developed by OpenTV Corp. (Nasdaq: OPTV) utilizing its ITV middleware technology. DISH Network customers with the following OpenTV-enabled receivers can use their remote controls to access interactive TV programs: Model 3900, Model 4900, DISH 111, DISH 311 and 301, DISH 501, 508, 510 and DISH 811.

For more information call 1-800-333 DISH (3474) or go to http://www.dishnetwork.com. For print quality images go to http://www.dishnetwork.com and click "about us."

About Sound Choice

Sound Choice believes that you don't have to be a star to enjoy singing. Everyone is born with an innate desire to sing and regardless of ability level it should be encouraged, not suppressed. Sound Choice is proud to provide the music for individuals of any age to express themselves through this personal form of interactive entertainment. http://www.soundchoice.com .

About OpenTV

OpenTV Corp. is one of the world's leading interactive television companies. Deployed in approximately 50 million digital set-top-boxes in 96 countries, the company's software enables a wide array of functionality, including enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit http://www.opentv.com or http://www.yournewdish.com

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation serves more than 11 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.yournewdish.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Source: OpenTV Corp.

Contact: Kelley Baca of EchoStar's DISH Network, +1-303-723-2012, or kelley.baca@echostar.com; or K'Nesha Maddox of Sound Choice, +1-704-583-1616, ext. 1106, or nesham@soundchoice.com; or Marc McCarthy of OpenTV, +1-415-962-5111, or mmccarthy@opentv.com

Web site: http://www.soundchoice.com


Web site: http://www.dishnetwork.com


Web site: http://www.dishkaraoke.com


Web site: http://www.opentv.com


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Dish Network's 2005 Team Summit Mearly Sold Out

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) May 5, 2005

Chief Executive Officer Charles Ergen will share his vision of satellite TV's future at the eighth annual Team Summit, a three-day event that educates retailers about DISH Network satellite TV equipment and services and improves their ability to serve their communities.

"DISH Network's retailers have been very supportive of our annual Team Summit," said Jim DeFranco, EchoStar's co-founder and executive vice president. "We look forward to interacting with them and hearing their feedback, since our retailers are a key element of our past and future success."

Held at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, the Team Summit Tech Expo will display consumer electronics products and marketing services from nearly 120 vendors nationwide. The conference will also feature training sessions on topics such as High Definition TV, International Programming, Video on Demand, Interactive Television, digital video recording, commercial TV sales opportunities and service and installation.

Major event sponsors include ESPN/Disney, RaySat, Inc., Home Box Office (HBO), MTV Networks, Starz Encore Group LLC and The Weather Channel.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network , the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474). Also Visit http://www.yournewdish.com

Contact: Molly Noonan, 303-723-2023, mollynoonan@echostar.com.

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DISH Network Expands High-Definition Package with Addition of VOOM Programming; Lineup will Include 10 Original VOOM HD Channels

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) May 5, 2005

The 10 VOOM HD networks will include RUSH HD, Gallery HD, Rave HD, Ultra HD, Equator HD, Monsters HD, Animania HD, Majestic HD, HD News and Guy TV HD. These networks will give viewers a high-def experience in such entertainment categories as science fiction, fashion, travel, music concerts and more.

"The addition of these original channels makes the DISH Network high definition package the best in the pay-TV industry," said Eric Sahl, vice president of programming for EchoStar. "With programming offering the finest clarity and resolution, customers enjoy a better TV watching experience."

Customers can sign a one-year agreement and receive six free months of HD programming with high-definition receivers in up to two rooms at no charge. For a limited time, those who sign up can also receive more than 180 standard definition channels for only $ 19.99 a month for the first three months, plus a free DVR upgrade, with next-day installation.

For more information on DISH Network, visit http://www.yournewdish.com , call 1-800-333-DISH (3474), or contact your local DISH Network retailer. For downloadable, print quality images of DISH Network equipment, installations or the DISH Network logo, visit http://www.yournewdish.com

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq:DISH) serves more than 11 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(TM), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.yournewdish.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

Contact: EchoStar Communications Corporation

Mark Cicero, 720-514-5065

mark.cicero@echostar.com

http://www.dishnetwork.com


SOURCE: EchoStar Communications Corporation

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Dish Network Offers Discount Prices Plus Many Free Incentives

(PRWEB) July 23, 2005

People are very excited about these amazing offers that have been found through http://www.WatchDishnetwork.com. Customers are saving over $ 300 a year when they switch to a satellite TV system.

Dish Network is offering Free Installation when you order online, plus up to four receivers for the whole household. The best free incentive is that Dish Network is giving away with new orders is the FREE DVRs. I recommend this deal to a friend who had been looking for a cheap way to watch TV. He was complaining that ?Cable is costing me way too much money?. Then I told him about how much I spend a month and how many movies, music, and local channels I have. He could not believe it. He ordered satellite TV the very next day. The satellite TV system is for everyone, even for those with HDTV. The offer from Dish network even includes HDTV equipment. You also get up to 256 channels of CD quality sound and picture for the music lovers in your household. You also get free HBO & Showtime for the movies lovers. With these amazing deals from Dish Network there is something for everyone.

The convenience of ordering through http://www.WatchDishNetwork.com is simply amazing. You can order your service online or over the phone, you are scheducle for installation the very next day at no extra cost. The website allows you to chose which package you would like to receive.

DISH Network is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates! DISH Network is a trademark and service mark of EchoStar Communications Corporation.

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DISH Network Ready for Hurricane Season

(PRWEB) July 30, 2005

(http://www.dishnetwork.com) Hoping against a repeat of last year's hurricane season, DISH Network pledges to assist in maintaining and recovering satellite television service for customers in the worst of circumstances.

DISH Network has alerted extra technicians to stand by and has reviewed methods that could allow customers to receive local channels of neighboring TV stations in affected areas.

A study from Colorado State University expects up to eight hurricane strength storms that could again ravage the East Coast. Last year, DISH Network prepared its installation crews, retailers and customer service centers for the storms' aftermath with an increased presence and dedicated customer service representatives to address victims' needs quickly and efficiently.

"We're focused on helping ensure that DISH Network customers get the critical news and information they need before, during and after the storm," said Eric Sahl, DISH Network's vice president of Programming.

Once again, DISH Network plans to dedicate hundreds of technicians from all over the country to help victims in the event of a disastrous storm.

Historically, when a storm affects power in an area it also affects the ability of cable to continue broadcasting, and damage to the cable's land-based facilities can knock the service out for weeks. DISH Network uses satellite technology to bring TV into the home and often continues service with little interruption if customers can continue to supply power to their equipment with a generator.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.2 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network , the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. DISH Network ranks No. 1 in Customer Satisfaction among Cable/Satellite TV Subscribers by J.D. Power and Associates. Consumers can visit http://www.theonlydish.com for special promotionals and more.

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THEONLYDISH.COM Offers support of DISH NETWORK'S 'DISH City Makeover'

Somerville, NJ (PRWEB) September 3, 2005

TheOnlyDish.com, a proud affiliate of AllSat.com, one of the leading online retailers of DISH Network services and equipment, announced today that it is offering its support to DISH Network?s ?DISH City Makeover? campaign.

The DISH City Makeover is an opportunity for every household in a participating city or town to receive a complete satellite TV system, including free TV programming, for 10 years. In turn, the town must agree to officially change its name to ?DISH.?

To participate, the town government must agree to change the name legally and permanently on government buildings, post offices, official letterhead, schools and hospitals if applicable, street signs where necessary, and any other government signage that contains the city or town?s name. The municipality must also file all necessary state and federal documentation.

Submissions must be sent to CityMakeover@dishnetwork.com for approval by Nov. 1, 2005.

TheOnlyDish.com urges New Jersey residents to take advantage of a decade worth of free programming by changing their town?s name to DISH. Representatives from TheOnlyDish.com will contact city officials and try to convince them to participate in the Makeover. For more information about the DISH City Makeover or to get involved with the campaign, visit TheOnlyDish.com.

DISH Network provides ?Better TV for All? by giving customers the latest technology such as high definition and digital video recording, award-winning customer satisfaction and America?s lowest all-digital price.

By signing up with DISH Network, television subscribers find they can save money, while receiving the best in customer satisfaction, programming and equipment. With DISH Network?s Digital Home Advantage, customers can receive more than 60 channels including local channels, with free installation, no commitment, and no equipment to buy, all for $ 31.99 per month. Customers can also get a free upgrade to a digital video recorder (DVR).

DISH Network leads the pay-TV industry in international programming, with more than 100 channels in more than 25 languages. DISH Network also offers more interactive TV, and more high definition channels than any other pay-TV company in the U.S. DISH Network recently unveiled its one-of-a-kind, high definition DISH Player-DVR 942, which allows customers to record, fast-forward and pause live TV in multiple rooms.

Additional information is available at http://www.TheOnlyDish.com. Contact: Jose Rodriguez, joserodriguez@theonlydish.com, or by calling 800-425-5728. Ext. MY8762

About TheOnlyDish.com:

TheOnlyDish.com is an affiliate of AllSat.com, an authorized DISH Network retailer. Visit us on the web at http://www.TheOnlyDish.com for more information and to order services.

About EchoStar:

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network?, the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

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DISHCELL.COM Offers Support of Dish Network's 'Dish CityMakeover'

OSPREY, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2005

Dishcell.com, a proud affiliate of AllSat.com, one of the leading online retailers of DISH Network services and equipment, announced today that it is offering its support to DISH Network's "DISH City Makeover" campaign.

The DISH City Makeover is an opportunity for every household in a participating city or town to receive a complete satellite TV system, including free TV programming, for 10 years. In turn, the town must agree to officially change its name to "DISH."

To participate, the town government must agree to change the name legally and permanently on government buildings, post offices, official letterhead, schools and hospitals if applicable, street signs where necessary, and any other government signage that contains the city or town's name.

The municipality must also file all necessary state and federal documentation. Submissions must be sent to CityMakeover(At)dishnetwork.com for approval by Nov. 1, 2005. Dishcell.com urges New Jersey residents to take advantage of a decade worth of free programming by changing their town's name to DISH. Representatives from Dishcell.com will contact city officials and try to convince them to participate in the Makeover. For more information about the DISH City Makeover or to get involved with the campaign, visit http://dishcell.com. DISH Network provides "Better TV for All" by giving customers the latest technology such as high definition and digital video recording, award-winning customer satisfaction and America's lowest all- digital price.

By signing up with DISH Network, television subscribers find they can save money, while receiving the best in customer satisfaction, programming and equipment. With DISH Network's Digital Home Advantage, customers can receive more than 60 channels including local channels, with free installation, no commitment, and no equipment to buy, all for $ 31.99 per month. Customers can also get a free upgrade to a digital video recorder (DVR). DISH Network leads the pay-TV industry in international programming, with more than 100 channels in more than 25 languages. DISH Network also offers more interactive TV, and more high definition channels than any other pay- TV company in the U.S. DISH Network recently unveiled its one-of-a- kind, high definition DISH Player-DVR 942, which allows customers to record, fast-forward and pause live TV in multiple rooms.

Additional information is available at: http://www.dishcell.com

About Dishcell.com:

Dishcell.com is a proud affiliate of AllSat.com, an authorized DISH Network retailer. Visit the web site at http://www.Dishcell.com for more information and to order services including FREE cellphones and cellphone plans from TMI Wirelss, which DishCell.com is also an affiliate of.

About EchoStar

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) serves more than 11.4 million satellite TV customers through its DISH Network(tm), the fastest growing U.S. provider of advanced digital television services in the last five years. DISH Network offers hundreds of video and audio channels, Interactive TV, HDTV, sports and international programming, together with professional installation and 24-hour customer service. Visit EchoStar's DISH Network at http://www.dishnetwork.com

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W3 elegida por DISH Network.

Buenos Aires, Argentina. (PRWEB) June 28, 2006

DISH Network, empresa que provee servicios de televisi?n satelital en Estados Unidos, eligi? a W3 para dise?ar su site en Espa?ol.

El portal cuenta con informaci?n acerca de productos, servicios, herramientas de b?squeda de programaci?n, un demo de control remoto, listados de los partidos de f?tbol, localizador de distribuidores y otros datos ?tiles para sus clientes.

W3 junto con Bonsai3 desarroll? y dise?? el sitio que utiliza tecnolog?a de content management y bases de datos para la actualizaci?n din?mica de sus contenidos. El desarrollo puede visitarse en http://www.dishnetwork.com/dishlatino

W3 es una empresa de desarrollos sobre plataformas web con 10 a?os de experiencia en el mercado regional. Est? especializada en comunicaci?n corporativa. Prioriza el dise?o de la informaci?n y la relaci?n del usuario final con el producto. Esta filosof?a se aplica tanto a proyectos institucionales para Internet como para la implementaci?n de aplicaciones de Intranet y soluciones de e-learning .

Sus trabajos para Citibank han sido premiados por la publicaci?n Global Finance con el premio al Mejor Banco en Internet 2004 en Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia y Costa Rica, Mejor Banco en Internet en 2005 en Chile, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago y Per?.

Tiene clientes como Citigroup, Nextel, McDonald's, Bunge, Nestl?, Palm, AIG, Diario La Naci?n, Techint, Total Austral, Swiss Medical Group, OCA y Domec y presta servicios en 21 pa?ses.

DISH Network? Adds Vietnamese Programming to its International Lineup as First to Carry Thuan Viet Channel

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) December 20, 2007

EchoStar Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH) and its DISH Network? satellite TV service today announced that it is enhancing its already robust international programming lineup by premiering the Thuan Viet channel. Thuan Viet is available exclusively on DISH Network and is the satellite TV provider's first Vietnamese channel.

Thuan Viet is a pure entertainment channel with offerings for the whole family, including hit dramas, comedies, cooking, fashion and travel shows, traditional and modern Vietnamese music, Vietnamese stage performances of Cai Long, Kich and more. Thuan Viet is considered the first true Vietnamese television channel created for America with 100 percent of the programming originating in Vietnam.

"As the leader in international programming, DISH Network is proud to launch its first Vietnamese channel," said Tracy Thompson, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network. "With its wide range of quality Vietnamese programs, we are certain Thuan Viet will be a hit with the Vietnamese community living throughout the United States."

"The Vietnamese American community is extremely large and relatively untapped. We saw a huge demand among this market for true programming from Vietnam instead of programming that is dubbed into Vietnamese," adds Dennis Young, founder and CEO of Glocal Media Networks. "We are proud to partner with DISH Network to be the first to bring authentic Vietnamese television programming to the U.S. The channel will be a pure entertainment channel with no news. We are confident that Thuan Viet will become the No. 1 channel for Vietnamese Americans."

Thuan Viet is available to DISH Network subscribers for $ 9.99 a month on channel 918. New customers who subscribe to the Thuan Viet channel along with either DishFAMILY, America's Top 100, or a qualifying international package will receive free equipment and free standard professional installation for up to four rooms.

For more information or to subscribe to DISH Network, visit http://www.dishnetwork.com , call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) or contact a local retailer.

About EchoStar Communications Corporation

EchoStar Communications Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) has been a leader for more than 27 years in satellite TV equipment sales and support worldwide. The Company's DISH Network? provides more than 13.695 million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction which has surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network customers also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry, and six months free of DishHD. EchoStar is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit http://www.echostar.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.

About Glocal Media Networks

Glocal Media Networks is a privately held US media company with offices in Los Angeles, Singapore, Manila and Saigon. Glocal is a fast rising media company focusing on the development and operation of pay television channels across all platforms (DTH, cable, IPTV and mobile TV). Glocal provides linear and non-linear television channels across the different platforms in the U.S., Canada, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines. In 2008, Glocal expects to expand into China, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and Russia.

Media Contact:

Melissa Hawken Morris

DISH Network

(720) 514-5351

Rachael Shapiro

Glocal Media

(310) 991-9568

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CarterBaldwin Places IT Leader Mike McClaskey in Chief Information Officer Role for DISH Network Corporation

Roswell, GA (PRWEB) May 6, 2008

CarterBaldwin Executive Search, a leading provider of retained executive search services in Atlanta, announced this week that its search to fill the CIO position for DISH Network Corporation has ended in the selection of Mike McClaskey, formerly of Perot Systems Corporation. As the senior information technology leader, McClaskey's role will be to develop the overall information technology mission, the company's strategic objectives and supporting tactical plans. As CIO for DISH Network, he will also manage a 900+ person IT staff consisting of internal and outside resources.

McClaskey's most recent background includes 12 years with Perot Systems, where he served as Group Director for New Business Development of Global Infrastructure Services before becoming CIO and senior leader for Infrastructure Solutions in 2002. To his new tenure with DISH Network, he will bring broad experience in enterprise IT operations and governance, technology strategy, outsourcing and globalization.

CarterBaldwin partner Margaret A. (Maggie) Bellville led the Atlanta-based executive search efforts for DISH Network.

"This was a critical position for DISH Network," said Bellville. "Theirs is a large, complex environment and the candidate we were looking for had to have significant hands-on technology transformation leadership experience."

Bellville, who joined CarterBaldwin in 2005 to establish a specialty practice area in Telecommunications and Broadband, employed her own hands-on experience in the search, from the creation of the search profile through presentation of relevant findings to DISH Network.

"Mike McClaskey is a perfect fit for DISH Network," continued Bellville. "He is both innovative and award winning; his experience includes 20 years of senior level technology experience. He fully understands that after 10 years of explosive growth, DISH Network is ready for a deliberate strategic plan--a sound strategy for assessing the objectives and priorities for going forward into the next stage."

DISH Network Corporation, formerly known as EchoStar Communications and listed by Fortune as the nation's 252nd largest company, is among the sizable share (40 percent) of the CarterBaldwin client roster that comes from the Fortune 500. Others include Dover Corporation, Newell Rubbermaid, Unisource Worldwide, Husqvarna, InterContinental Hotels Group, and General Dynamics. The company places "C" Suite executives, officers, and board directors in industries such as healthcare, finance, biotech, energy, telecom and non-profit sectors. The firm, headquartered just north of Atlanta, was recently named for the second year running to the prestigious Inc. 500 list of America's fastest growing privately held companies.

About CarterBaldwin:

CarterBaldwin is a retained executive search firm in Atlanta managed by a partnership team with more than 50 years of combined experience. Through extensive industry knowledge and comprehensive understanding of the intangibles required to create strong management teams, CarterBaldwin has secured top industry leaders for dynamic companies throughout the United States. The company is headquartered just north of Atlanta. Additional information is available at http://www.carterbaldwin.com.

About DISH Network Corporation:

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH) provides more than 13.78 million satellite TV customers with industry-leading customer satisfaction, which has surpassed major cable companies for seven years running. DISH Network customers also enjoy access to a premier line of award-winning Digital Video Recorders (DVRs), hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.

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DISH Network to Add The Inspiration Network on August 27, 2008

Indian Land, SC (Vocus) August 22, 2008

David Cerullo, Chairman & CEO of The Inspiration Networks, today announced that INSP - The Inspiration Network - will be carried on DISH Network, the nation's third largest pay-TV provider. INSP will be available to DISH Network's approximately 13.79 million subscribers beginning August 27, 2008, on DISH Network Channel 259.

"We are excited to announce the launch of INSP on DISH Network," said Cerullo. "INSP began operations in 1990 and now the network is available in more than 54 million homes across the country. We look forward to serving DISH Network subscribers with our diverse and exciting lineup of quality, inspirational programs."

INSP targets the millions of Americans who embrace inspirational values and has the most in-depth array of inspirational programming in the industry. The network features original and exclusive music and talk programs as well as content for kids, teens, women, and men. In addition, INSP offers a wide variety of content from some of the world's leading ministries.

For more information about INSP, including a list of programs, visit http://www.insp.com .

For more information about DISH Network, visit http://www.dishnetwork.com or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474).

About The Inspiration Network

The Inspiration Networks are available to more than a billion people worldwide through multiple distribution platforms, including Internet Broadband (http://www.inspiration.net)] and four satellite and cable TV networks (INSP - The Inspiration Network; i-Lifetv - Inspirational Life Television; LFC - La Familia Cosmovision; and INI - Inspiration Network International). The Inspiration Networks also operate "Inspiration Video On Demand," the first inspirational platform for cable television and satellite video on demand (VOD) delivery; and "Inspiration Global," providing broadband video content in the world's major trade languages.

About DISH Network Corporation

DISH Network Corporation (Nasdaq: DISH), the nation's third largest pay-TV provider and the leader in digital television, provides approximately 13.79 million satellite TV customers as of June 30, 2008 with industry-leading customer satisfaction which has surpassed major cable TV providers for eight consecutive years. DISH Network also provides customers with award-winning HD and DVR technology including the ViP722? HD DVR, which received the Editors' Choice awards from both CNET and PC Magazine. In addition, subscribers enjoy access to hundreds of video and audio channels, the most International channels in the U.S., industry-leading Interactive TV applications, Latino programming, and the best sports and movies in HD. DISH Network offers a variety of package and price options including the lowest all-digital price in America, the DishDVR Advantage Package, high-speed Internet service, and a free upgrade to the best HD DVR in the industry. DISH Network is included in the Nasdaq-100 Index (NDX) and is a Fortune 300 company. Visit http://www.dishnetwork.com/aboutus or call 1-800-333-DISH (3474) for more information.

Contact:

Melissa Prince

704-724-0745

mprince @ insp.com

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