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Cost cutting helps boost Q2 profits at ATN


TORONTO - Asian Television Network (ATN) reported net income of $770,194 on revenues of $6.29 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2014.While operating revenue dropped 8% year-over-year, net profits increased 13% over the same period in 2013, which the broadcaster attributed to an increase in advertising revenue coupled with a reduction in operating expenses.  EBITDA for the quarter was $1.23 million, up 10% from $1.12 million year-over-year.Broken down by segment, ATN's subscription revenues for the period dropped 9% to $4.92 million; advertising revenue fell 9% to $1.21 million; while programming revenue jumped 29% to $124,448.ATN serves Canada’s diverse cultural...