Wednesday, September 28, 2011

DISH Network & Blockbuster Dinner and a Movie Special!

To celebrate our NEW partnership with Blockbuster, we are running a Dinner and a Movie Special for ANY new DISH Network customer that we sign up at a Blockbuster store between now and Sunday, October 2nd!

ALL new customers get to choose a $50.00 gift card to either Applebee's, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, On the Border, Logan's, Ollive Garden, Red Lobster, Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback, Carraba's, Bonefish Grill or Ruby Tuesdays! 

On top of that, they get a FREE movie rental from Blockbuster.  What more could you ask for? 

Good food, Great movies AND the Best in Entertainment from TruMedia and DISH Network! 

Give us a call and sign up TODAY!

1.800.457.3106

Monday, September 26, 2011

5 Things You Need to Know About TruMedia!

1.  We are FAMILY-OWNED!
Ponch and Amanda Wildman run the business with the values they want their children Morgan & Tyler to continue it with into the next generation.

2.  We are LOCAL!
TruMedia currently has offices in Grand Rapids & Alpena, but we are proud to offer services to customers throughout the entire state of Michigan.

3.  We have EXPERIENCE!
Since 2003, TruMedia installers, each with over 8 years of experience in the field, have worked with thousands of residential DISH Network systems as well as commercial and QAM systems of various sizes.  We are also the home of the 2010 DISH Network Tech of the year, Ponch Wildman.

4.  We are AVAILABLE!
Our customers can call us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year or online at:
or by phone at:
1.800.457.3106

5.  WE LOVE WHAT WE DO!
At TruMedia we enjoy helping all of our customers get the BEST price, the BEST technology and most importantly, BEST service when it comes to their communication needs. 


1.800.457.3106

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

TUNE in for DISH Network and Blockbuster's BIG announcement!

DISH Network's CEO Joe Clayton will be makine a BIG announcement about streaming

Friday September 23 10AM-11AM (PT)


Tune in by going to


See you there for the BIGGEST announcement in entertainment!

Contact us for more information!
1.800.457.3106

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

DISH Network 129 Satellite is having issues...here is the current fix!

**HELP WITH DISH NETWORK SATELLITE OUTAGE**

Many people are currently experiencing issues with DISH Network's 129 satellite being out.  While I cannot tell you what the problem is or when it will be fixed as I do not know, I can off you some assistance in getting your satellite system back up and running again.  Please follow the directions below for help. 

Step 1: Hit "Menu" button
Step 2: Hit the number "6"
Step 3: Hit the number "1"
Step 4: Hit the number "1" again
Step 5: Go to "Check Switch"
Step 6: Hit "Select"
Step 7: Go to "Test"
Step 8: Hit "Select"
Step 9: Allow your system to run a check switch (3-4 minutes)
Step 10: You will get an error message that says "You have found fewer satellites"--THIS is OK!
Step 11: Highlight "Save" and hit "Select" (a pop-up will ask you if you are sure, make sure you save it)
Step 12: You will see the results screen, hit "Done"
Step 13: You will now see the "System Strength" screen, let it sit here for a minute until you see a pop up screen show up and go off.
Step 14: A green bar will show on the bottom of your screen...WAIT until it says "Locked"
Step 15: Hit the "Cancel" button until you are completely out of that screen...this will take about 3-4 minutes
Step 16: Then it will go to a screen that says it is down...loading the guide information.
Step 17: Wait for the green bar to go all the way across...this will take 4-6 minutes.
Step 18: When it is done it will take you to channel 101.
Step 19: From there, you can start watching your television again.

The whole process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

**NOTE** When the 129 comes back on, you will need to repeat this whole process.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thanks!

1.800.457.3106



Thursday, September 1, 2011

We are at Blockbuster NOW!

TruMedia is honored to announce that we have been chosen as one of the DISH Network Authorized Retailers to work at our local Blockbuster store!  As many of you may have heard, this past spring, DISH Network purchased Blockbuster as they work to create the GREATEST entertainment coalition in the galaxy.

What does all of this mean for you, the current or future DISH Network customer? 

1-You have one more place that you can get all your questions answered about DISH Network by a local retailer with over 11 years experience in the business!

2-You have an opportunity to see all the NEWEST things that DISH Network has to offer, like TV Everywhere, The Tailgater and more while revisiting the local video store!

3-You have the chance to browse through thousands of movies on Blue-Ray or DVD and video games for every type of gaming device for a GREAT price!  Most are $1.99 or LESS!

4-Check in with TruMedia DISH Network Authorized Retailer at Blockbuster on Foursquare and get a PRIZE!

5-Sign up for a NEW DISH Network account and not only $AVE on your television service, but get a $50.00 gift card to one of 12 area restaurants and a FREE movie rental on us!

What are you waiting for? 

TruMedia, your local Authorized DISH Network Retailer is at Blockbuster! 

Visit us at 4528 Breton Road SE, Kentwood, MI 49508



Friday, August 26, 2011

It's HERE! Introducing the Tailgater!

Introducing: The Tailgater!  After MUCH anticipation, I am happy to announce that DISH Network's NEW Tailgater is here and in stock!  The Tailgater is an antenna that is portable, easy to use and most important... AUTOMATIC!
For those of you that have been waiting for an easy solution for taking your television service with you as you travel,
DISH Network has provided the answer! 

The Tailgater is perfect for people who RV, drive truck, tailgate at sporting events and SO MUCH MORE!

We just opened our store demo Tailgater this week and we were so excited to hook it up for the first time.  Having sold DISH Network for over 11 years and working with numerous antennas on RVs and boats for a variety of satelite providers, we were anxious to see if the Tailgater would be everything that was promised...and we weren't disappointed! 

Right from the start when you open your box, the Tailgater is ready to go.  It comes with the single RG-6 coax cable that you need to attach the Tailgater to your receiver box and a simple instruction booklet for easy step-by-step set-up.  Safely resting underneath the styrofoam packaging lies a thing of beauty...your Tailgater! 

It's easy to pull it out of the box due to it's sleek handle and mere 10lbs.  All you have to do is set it in a spot that has a clear view of the southern sky, connect it to a Vip211k DISH Network reciever box, plug the reciever into your power source and television and choose the state that you are in.  (I recommend doing the first download from your DISH Network antenna on your home satellite dish if you are activating a new Vip211k reciever.  If you purchase your Tailgater from TruMedia, we will make sure that your new Vip211k has already been downloaded the first time.)  Within a few minutes, your reciever will have downloaded everything and you will be enjoying an amazing array of channels from DISH Network! 

The first time we set ours up, we actually had to put our ear right to the Tailgater and could hardly hear any type of movement as the antenna was aligning itself, it was AMAZING!

To sweeten the deal even more, if you want to make your Vip211k receiver a DVR, all you have to do is have USB External Hard-drive and for a $40.00 fee, DISH Network will allow you to have DVR functionality on your Vip211k receiver!  Talk about SWEET!

Ok, so what are the nitty-gritty details you may be asking yourself...well here it is:
  • Tailgater Cost $349.99 + Tax
  • MUST be used with a DISH Network Vip211k receiver box ONLY
  • Vip211k recievers are available for purchase for $149.99 + Tax
  • OR may be added to an existing DISH Network account for $7.00/month
  • You may choose a pay-as-you-go plan
  • OR take advantage of SPECIAL pricing with NEW DISH Network accounts 
Contact TruMedia your LOCAL DISH Network Authorized Retailer to find out about all of your options.

Tell your friends!
Tell your family!
RVing and tailgating with NEVER be the same!

The TAILGATER is HERE!

1.800.457.3106

Thursday, August 4, 2011

DISH Daze and your chance to WIN a $5,000 Sony Home Theater System!


WOW!
Your chance to WIN a Sony Home Theater System!

On Friday, August 12th or Saturday, August 13th stop into one of our TruMedia stores or visit us at our booth at the Kent County Youth Fair with a copy of your current bill with Comcast, Charter, or Directv and enter for your chance to

WIN a $5,000 Sony Home Theater System!

Grand Prize will consist of:
(1) DISH Network High Definition DVR Satellite TV System | (DuoDVR ViP 722, $1027.00 value)
(1) DISH Network Sling Adaptor | ($99.00 value)
(1) SONY 60” BRAVIA® LED NX720-series 3D Smart TV | (#SKDL60NX720, $3499.99 value)
(1) SONY Blu-ray Disc Matching Surround Sound Home Theater System | (#SHTSS370, $349.99 value)
(1) SONY Internet TV & Blu-ray Disc Player™ powered by Google TV™ | (#SNSZGT1, $399.99 value)
(1) SANUS Dual-purpose Lowboy AV Cabinet | (#SNJFV60, $539.99 value)

Tell your Family!
Tell your Friends!
We want someone from the TruMedia Family to WIN!!!!