The PEAK TV Season 6 Premiers Sunday, February 15, 6:30 PM on WFMZ-Channel 69

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Jan. 30, 2015 - PRLog -- – On Sunday, February 15, 2015, The PEAK TV begins its sixth season of featuring stories that inspire, educate and uplift the Lehigh Valley community.  In-studio interviews for the new season will take place on Tuesday, February 3^rd, 8:00 AM  - 2:30 PM at ASR Media Productions studio, 1412 Walter Street, Suite 202, Bethlehem – MEMBERS OF THE PRESS ARE INVITED.

In-studio guests include Bethlehem Mayor Robert Donchez; St. Luke’s University Health Network’s Anne Grogan, MSW; Dr. Ronald Hodges, DVM from Valley Central Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center; Nancy Dischnat, of the Workforce Investment Board; and Bill Vogler and Bob Jacobs of the newly formed Pinebrook Family Answers.

The PEAK TV, which began in September 2012, is a 2013 Mid-Atlantic Emmy® winner and a 2014 Mid-Atlantic Emmy® nominee. “We are really looking forward to beginning our sixth season of The PEAK TV,” says Ashley Russo, Executive Producer and host of the show, “we are excited to feature more medical breakthroughs, fun ways to stay healthy and fit, as well as community nonprofits.”

Feature stories include:

·      Aging in place with St. Luke’s Center for Positive Aging

·      Community safety featuring the Bethlehem Mounted Police

·      Lifestyle interests such as archery and wine making

·      Healthy eating at Saucon Valley Farmers Market

·      Education with United Way, Sigal Museum and the Workforce Investment Board

·      Regional economics with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce

·      Beauty, fitness and computer tips with our experts

·      Service animals and pet care with Valley Central Veterinary Clinic

·      …and so much more

Please contact Tina Hasselbusch for a full schedule of stories, guests and to arrange an interview with Ashley Russo and co- host, Mike Mittman.

About The PEAK TV

The PEAK, a thirty-minute regional newsmagazine show dedicated to the interesting people, places, and things that make the Lehigh Valley a great place to live and work. Tune in each week as we explore the latest medical news, healthy recipes, ways to stay fit, giving back through volunteering, and more!  Viewers can watch The PEAK TV every Sunday at 6:30 pm on WFMZ, Channel 69 and past episodes can be seen at www.ThePEAKTV.com.  The PEAK TV also airs on the DrTV Channel Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST, and Fridays at 3:30 PM EST (www.drtvchannel.com).

About ASR Media Productions

ASR Media Productions, creators and producers of meaningful media such as Emmy® award winning The PEAK TV, airing on 69 WFMZ-TV, co-producers of Roey’s Paintbox – Art is for Everyone, Fireflies Musical Yoga, Science Time, all airing on PBS39, and Sweat Effect, Larry Holmes’ Road to Recovery.  ASR Media is a committed part of the community and has given in-kind time and resources to over 100 Lehigh Valley non-profits.  ASR Media is focused on partner collaboration and giving a visual voice to the region.  In addition to television production, ASR Media offers a wide variety of production services including web content, commercials, corporate videos, non-profit event recaps, and media training as well as marketing and social media placement that complement and enhance their client’s existing efforts.

About Ashley Russo

Ashley Russo is President and Emmy® Award winning Executive Producer of ASR Media Productions, creators and producers of meaningful media including The PEAK TV, a weekly 30 minute health and wellness program airing on 69 WFMZ-TV.  ASR Media also created and produced for PBS39 Roey’s Paintbox, a creative arts series, Fireflies Musical Yoga, children’s music and movement series, and co-produced Science Time.  Russo, host of The PEAK TV, was honored as a 2013 Woman of Style by Lehigh Valley Style magazine, and has been named as one of Lehigh Valley Business 25 Women of Influence, 2014, and is a three–time Mid-Atlantic Emmy nominee, receiving a statue in 2013.  Her commitment to the community is evidenced by her active involvement as a board member of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the Chamber’s Non-Profit and Business Partners Council, Wildlands Conservancy, The Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Hospital, and the One Saturday Program.

About Mike Mittman:

Mike Mittman is co-host of The PEAK TV, Lehigh Valley’s own health and wellness show airing Sundays at 6:30 PM on WFMZ.  Mike co-hosts the syndicated television show Larry Holmes (http://larryholmes.com/) presents…What The Heck Were They Thinking? with Hall of Fame heavyweight champion, Larry Holmes.  He’s a familiar face to Lehigh Valley television viewers, having broadcast more than 120 hours of LIVE television on Service Electric’s TV-2, most recently as the MusikFest lead entertainment anchor.  Mike was the national host for the syndicated Night of Legends (http://nightoflegends.com/), and has been heard on many of the East Coast’s largest radio stations, including Philadelphia’s legendary WFIL.  Mike long-affiliation with professional boxing, announcing fights for HBO, Showtime, Forum Boxing Inc., led to his 2014 induction into the Lehigh Valley Sports Hall of Fame.  Mike was also named the Media Personality of the Year at the Lehigh Valley Music Awards in 2014.