GlobeCast announced that the home shopping channel Authentic TV has signed up to its global distribution network. Specializing in collectables and memorabilia, Authentic TV launched on BSkyB’s platform, uplinked via Eurobird 28.5 degreesE from GlobeCast’s Brookman’s Park teleport.

The distribution service includes an online content storage and broadcast system enabling Authentic TV to create and manage its own programming schedules remotely via the Internet.

Authentic TV CEO Stephen McCreath said, “There were two reasons we chose to launch with GlobeCast. We make decisions based not just on costs and facility standards but also on the individuals who will personally be involved in the management of our business. Although GlobeCast was very competitive on price, we were also very impressed with their management team.”