Post-Newsweek Pair Signs On With Live Well

Multicast net reaches 70% -- and reunites with Emily Barr

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/24/2013 9:00:00 AM

Post-Newsweek stations WPLG Miami and WKMG Orlando have signed on to air the lifestyle digi-net Live Well Network. The spring launch will bring the network's total U.S. network clearance to 70%.

The Live Well Network is operated by the ABC Owned Television Stations Group.

"As the Live Well Network's footprint is quickly expanding throughout the U.S., we are excited to kick off this relationship with Post-Newsweek Stations Inc. in markets as vibrant as Miami and Orlando," said Peggy Allen, vice president of programming at Live Well Network.

Emily Barr, former WLS Chicago president and general manager, co-founded Live Well in 2009 before shifting over to Post-Newsweek to run the group last year.

"The Live Well Network has shown great growth since launching and we have seen how viewers and advertisers are drawn to its creative, original programming," Barr said. "We are delighted to share Live Well with our viewers in Orlando and Miami."

Live Well's original entertainment slate includes My Family Recipe Rocks!, with Joey Fatone, and Live Big with Ali Vincent.