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Gay TV Network Gets Publicity and Expands

PNN - PrideNation Network - is the first 24-hour gay IPTV and radio network the world has ever seen. Recently, it has finished wrapping up of a four-year reality show production. Now viewers and fans will be able to see what this network is all about.

Back in February 2002, PNN opened a retail store on a gay-popular street in Palm Springs for the sole purpose of shooting a reality show. The music retail store was equipped with digital video cameras and media production facilities in the back.

After four years of video production, PNN plans on producing a true behind-the-scenes gay television series on what it takes to run a retail store and entertainment network. `You`re going to see it all,` laughs Corey White ? Program Director for PNN. `The reality material will be integrated with our regular series and programs. This brings a niche format that no other TV network has done, which is presenting our programming and revealing all drama it took to make the shows. With formatted programs and behind-the-scenes going in and out of reality, the entire network will be like one giant soap opera.` `We basically ran our entire operation in this store and the public just could not understand the connection between the retail and broadcast`, said PNN President Allen Edwards. `We did not realize the drama that unfolded throughout the years not only with our business neighbors but with customers, staff and just daily operations of the store and network. We couldn`t make this stuff up if we tried.`