The Impact Network green lights an aggressive slate of original programming. A total of twelve new shows have been announced for development; a fresh program line-up with household names that promise compelling content targeted to millennials and faith-based viewers. Executive Producers, Royal Jackson and Jean Chouteau will take the reins in delivering content to the Impact Network and its over 80 million viewers. Jackson and Chouteau team up to deliver a full spectrum of programming options, as well as scripted content and network specials to include the Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert, “Dear Houston” with James Fortune, a native and resident of Houston.
“Get It Straight” is a fast paced news and entertainment show hosted by Khalif M. Townes, the number one blogger and the undisputed leading source of information in the faith-based arena. Townes will be joined by his hilarious co host, industry trendsetter Robert Hatcher, Erik “Bluetooth” Griggs and BET’s Neffeteria Pugh as they engage viewers in authentic dialogue on interests reflecting the conversations of millennials across all platforms. Taking you behind the biggest stories and even those brewing as they seek truth, allowing you to GET IT STRAIGHT!
Together, they tackle many beliefs and disbeliefs running rampant on social media and within our culture. Tune in, get your facts checked and stick around to discuss cultural interests within the faith-based community. This show holds everyone accountable, including your favorite celebrities who, must sit in the “hot-seat”, this highly addictive rollercoaster features in-depth and thought provoking interviews.
The Impact Network greenlights an aggressive slate of original programming. A total of twelve new shows have been announced for development; a fresh program line-up with household names that promise compelling content targeted to millennials and faith-based viewers. Executive Producers, Royal Jackson and Jean Chouteau will take the reins in delivering content to the Impact Network and its over 80 million viewers. Jackson and Chouteau team up to deliver a full spectrum of programming options, as well as scripted content and network specials to include the Hurricane Harvey Relief Concert, “Dear Future Houston” with James Fortune, a native and resident of Houston.
Jackson and Chouteau will oversee the new program direction for The Impact Network. About the announcement, Jackson said, “We are setting out to do something that hasn’t been done before in this space and that’s, merge the worlds of faith, inspiration, lifestyle and culture together in ways that are relevant to today’s audiences. With The Impact Network being the urban inspirational voice it’s our mission to uplift our culture and communities with positive imagery and messages that will empower them in their daily lives. Because what we see, we believe and become.” The unveiling of the greenlit shows includes: “The Beyoncé’s’,”a reality series proving the family that slays together stays together. Famous people have families too and The Beyoncé family relies on humor and faith to maintain perspective in the devastated city of Houston amidst the backdrop of their own grief. The music industry’s favorite singing siblings, the Shelby 5, will appear in a reality series titled “Shelbyville” and this family doesn’t just do music, they are music. The “Digital Don Show” is where life and tech intersect and steps into your home and gets you wired up or wireless! Don Vito and his team of “digitizers” update all the latest gadgets, appliances and technology in homes across the country on this energized, enthusiastic and evolved home improvement series.
The highly anticipated program slate will depict the complex life and life lessons of the redeemed and serialize honest stories. Chouteau shares, “There’s no lifestyle more exciting than serving the Lord and there’s no greater feeling than to walk in your purpose. Being able to deliver such a diverse variety of content is a dream realized. There is no joy, freedom or really any creativity in delivering the same regurgitated content to viewers or distribution partners. Viewers are maturing in what they want to watch and also evolving in how they view those programs. Beyond creativity you must understand fluidity; this is an absolute”.
Jackson and Chouteau have partnered to create television content to fill the void and meet the demand of both viewers and advertisers for positive quality television targeted toward millennials and faith-based viewers.
It would seem as if Jackson and Chouteau have delivered on the hype and buzz circulating around this highly anticipated lineup. In addition to the aforementioned programs, here are the remaining greenlit programs currently in development for The Impact Network: Tru G with Snoop Dogg – viewers will follow the journey of Snoop as he releases his passionate yet controversial Gospel Project. Grab your mate and save the date for “Marriage Matters”. Hosted by Shelby “Soullow”, it is said to be an invigoratingly engaging talk show with guest interviews, a robust expert panel and a live studio audience filmed in Atlanta, with a prospective air date of February 14, 2018. The new program lineup also includes, Xscaping Hollywood, Fix It! with James Fortune, The Newt Testament, Impact the Stage and finally, a new makeover show that we can all sink our teeth into! The Queen of Smiles follows dentist to the stars, Dr. Catrise Austin, the subject of Cardi B’s smash hit record, “Bodak Yellow”, as she changes lives one smile at a time and on her own dime! Brooklyn Bosses offers a different look into NYC than we’re used to as this reality series follows philanthropist, musician, and tastemaker Melky Jean and a sister-circle of Brooklynites who pray before they leap, and they always play for keeps. Want a closer look at the line-up? Check out the full show descriptions and trailers of some of the upcoming shows on The Impact Network. Will you watch? Subscribe to trendingnowtv.com today and be one of the first to be notified when the BIG REVEAL of The Beyoncé Family is announced on October 5, 2017. Will you tune in? Let us know! To view the new program line up click HERE
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About The Impact Network: The Impact Network was founded in 2010 by Bishop Wayne T. Jackson and Dr. Beverly Y. Jackson in Detroit, Michigan and is the fastest growing African-American one hundred percent (100%) independently owned and operated inspirational TV network in the United States with diverse family oriented programming. Available on Comcast Xfinity, Time Warner Cable, Bright House Cable and Charter Cable which Spectrum Cable owns, DirecTV and The Dish Network. The Impact Network reaches 80 million cable and satellite households in the United States, with international distribution in Africa, and the Bahamas on Cable Bahamas.
About Royal Jackson: Royal Jackson is a media magnate and creative entrepreneur. He currently holds the position as Chief Brand Officer at the Impact Network where he guides the overall brand direction and brand experience from a strategic and creative perspective. After being on the dean’s list and receiving a Bachelors of Science & Arts in Advertising, Marketing and Graphic Design at the acclaimed Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Royal took a position as an art director in New York City at the global advertising headquarters of Ogilvy & Mather where he became an award-winning art director, creating campaigns for top-tier fortune 500 companies, such as Ford, Yahoo, Levi’s and Kraft. His branding and creative skills have reached across industries as Royal Jackson has consulted for corporations, media companies, tech startups, entertainers, films, music artists, fashion, and non-profits. He has helped build global businesses and was instrumental in recruiting entrepreneurs of diversity for NBC’s Shark Tank, not to mention speaking at conferences and directing and executive producing television shows, films and digital content. Royal believes good design is good business and that in today’s economy the creative edge is what separates businesses from brands.
About Jean Chouteau: Jean Chouteau is an Executive Producer maintaining consistent relationships with WEtv, Lifetime, A&E, and in 2016 her first production landed a straight to series deal with VH1. She maintains successful relationships with leading production studios, including, True Entertainment, Bunim-Murray, and Endemol Shine. Chouteau is also a Brand Strategist at Strategic Resolutions Impact Group, a boutique brand management and strategic marketing firm located in Southern Maryland. Emerging from behind-the-scenes with an unmatched professional portfolio, she has become a trendsetter and the industry leader in making visions tangible. Since 2002 Chouteau has created strategies for projects working with Daymond John, Dr. Catrise Austin, District of Columbia Public School Board, American Airlines, XM Satellite Radio, Marion Barry, Black Opal, True Indian Hair, Atlantic Records, Monami Entertainment, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Frank Ocean and Outback Steakhouse just to name a few. She’s hosted a drive home radio show at Hampton University titled “What Happens Next with Jean Chouteau” and has appeared as an in-studio guest on Good Day New York, Good Day Dallas, and numerous radio interviews to include XM Satellite Radio, The Russ Parr Morning Show and the BBC.
