San Jose, CA Jan 26, 1999 - � On Command Corporation
announced today the launch of Previews On Command�, a monthly, in-room
entertainment preview guide. The publication is available free of
charge to On Command�s domestic base of more than 800,000 hotel rooms,
and is initially being distributed to approximately 2,000 hotel properties.
Previews On Command will provide hotel guests a comprehensive summary
of On Command�s in-room feature film offerings, accompanied by feature
stories regarding celebrities, Hollywood trivia and more. The periodical
will showcase both original and syndicated editorial stories from noteworthy
entertainment sources.
"Our customers are looking for entertainment that is timely and convenient,"
noted David Keefe, On Command�s Director of Marketing and Advertising.
"Previews On Command is another means for On Command to address hotel guests�
needs directly, while also providing another valuable service amenity to
our hotel partners."
Keefe added, "Our market research has indicated that many guests arrive
in their hotel rooms relatively uninformed about the variety and quality
of available in-room entertainment options. Previews On Command will
provide a useful and enjoyable resource, and will enhance the guests� viewing
experiences."
On Command Corporation is the world�s leading provider of in-room entertainment,
information and business services to the lodging industry. The company
is based in San Jose, California with offices located across the United
States and around the world in Bangkok, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Mexico
City, Singapore, Sydney, and Toronto. The company annually serves
more than 200 million guests worldwide, covering approximately 3,200
hotel properties and 921,000 guest rooms. On Command Corporation
is listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ONCO and its warrants
are traded under the symbols ONCOW and ONCOZ. On Command Corporation
is a majority-owned subsidiary of Ascent Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:
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