The Word Network

The Word Network
TypeReligious broadcasting
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaWorldwide
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerAdell Broadcasting Corporation
Key peopleKevin Adell (CEO)
Ralph Lameti (CFO)
History
Launched2000
Links
Websitewww.thewordnetwork.org
Availability
Terrestrial
Zuku TV (Kenya)Channel 899
Sky UKChannel 587

The Word Network, also known as The Word, is a religious broadcasting network that claims to be the largest African-American religious network in the world.[1] It was founded in February 2000 by Kevin Adell who also owns WFDF, a local AM radio station, and WADL, a television station serving the Detroit television market. The network is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.[2] The network is also available as streaming content on Apple TV, Roku,[3] Chromecast, YouTube Red, and via smartphone apps. The network is also available on cable and satellite in several countries, and on over-the-air television.[4]

  1. ^ "The Word Network Breaks Ground On State-Of-The-Art Studio « CBS Detroit". Detroit.cbslocal.com. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 2013-05-27.
  2. ^ "The Word Network". Highbeam.com. 29 August 2005. Archived from the original on 18 October 2016.
  3. ^ "Roku". Channelstore.roku.com.
  4. ^ "The Word Network Moves Toward Mainstream". mediapost.com.