Luken Communications, LLC announced a multi-network agreement with Heartland Broadcasting, LLC. The Rev’n and Retro TV affiliations include WROB and KMJC (Topeka; DMA 136) as well as KCKS (Kansas City; DMA 31). Rev’n and Retro TV can now be found in the Kansas City and Topeka areas on channel 25.7 and 25.9, respectively, in addition to Luken’s Heartland, already available on 25.4.
Robert Nall, CEO of Heartland Broadcasting, said, “As part of our continuing effort to bring a variety of high-quality programming to our audience, adding Rev’n and Retro TV was a must. In the continuously expanding diginet industry, Rev’n is truly one-of-a-kind and Retro TV is a staple in the classic diginet field. We know our viewers will respond favorably to both networks.” Nall continued, “Heartland Broadcasting is proud to introduce both the Best in Classic Television and the only automotive-focused broadcast network to the Kansas City and Topeka markets.”
Ben Kulikowski, Luken’s vice president of Affiliate Sales – Central, said, “The viewer demand for Rev’n and Retro TV has been significant. Our team is proud to answer that call and further our relationship with Heartland Broadcasting by bringing both networks to the viewers of Kansas City and Topeka.”
Rev’n officially launched on Dec. 1, 2014, and currently reaches an estimated 53.8 million homes in 35 markets. Rev'n, a network geared towards the performance enthusiast, is dedicated to all things revving including cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, events, auctions and more. With proven automotive content such as Two Guys Garage, Bidding Wars, Truck U and My Classic Car, Rev'n is a hit with fans and advertisers alike.
With an assortment of vintage comedies like Mystery Science Theater 3000, The Lucy Show and The Joey Bishop Show as well as classic dramas including Doctor Who, The Doctors and Route 66, Retro TV offers The Best in Classic Television. Retro TV’s newest acquisitions, The Barbara Stanwyck Show, The Jerry Lewis Show, Mister Peepers, Crusade in Europe, Crusade in the Pacific, Cooking with Dione Lucas andOpen Book, launched on June 29.