Annual of The Kasama station

March 8, 2014

THE LEADER NETWORK

From day one, it has been a rapid ascent for the newest kid on the broadcast block.

Millions and billions poured into technology, facilities, programs, privatization, talents and people resources. 10 stations and affiliates and more than 25 cable stations tie-ups in a year.

The RPN Transmitter which changed the skyline of Panay Avenue in Quezon City.

No.3 in the chart in the months over the new world-class and quality primetime progrms developed and produced through the years. Continuing investments to improve reach, programs and systems, Enough reason for IBC to proclaim itself "the leader network." A claim affirmed by the TV viewing public, whose perception of RPN-9 largely pertains to its phenomenal growth.

At the close of the year 2014, RPN performed better than expected.

Proof of growing confidence in the network - sales increased by 35% over 2013, while airtime sale sto blocktimers rose by 300%. To cope with burgeoing demands, The Kasama Network increased its manpower force by about 25%, beefing up critical areas of operation.

Number 3 Post Sustained

Through the years, RPN-9 sustained its viewership ratings and now a strong and certified number 3 position in the TV industry behind Channels 2 and 7, based on the recent surveys of Kantar Media/TNS. The country's fledgling network has made a dent on the viewing audience. Has started to hit the right track record in its present programming.

RPN maintains a close ratio between its foreign canned programs on Philippines primetime television history and the station's locally-produced shows. Being an active buyer in the world's video marts, The kasama Network has a wive inventory of top-rated foreign series as well as specials, concerts and Miss Universe beauty pageant. It is very aggressive in local program development.

It also enjoys good relations with blocktimers and cop-producers, who further widen its programming birth.Being young and upscale, RPN has drive and dynamism of one in a hurry to go places. In a span of the months, it has developed close to the local productions (drama, comedy, talk shows, variety shows, game shows and reality shows), with more than potential chartbusters due to premiere on primetime TV.