Veria TV Inks Dish Carriage Deal

Upstart health and wellness network Veria TV announced Tuesday that it has secured a carriage deal with satellite provider Dish Network.

Veria TV's HD service is now available on Dish's channel 218 as part of Dish Network's America's Top 250 package or America's Everything Pack.

"Veria TV's DISH Network viewers now have the opportunity to see our library - a large collection of wellness programs in the world - in high definition, the way they were meant to be enjoyed," said Hal Rosenberg, general manager of Veria TV in a statement. "We are delighted to work with DISH Network to offer a better viewing experience to our audience and truly showcase our lifestyle brand."

R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.