Free TV Networks

Free TV Networks
IndustryMedia
FoundedNovember 7, 2023 (2023-11-07)
FounderJonathan Katz
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
,
United States
Key people
Jonathan Katz (President/CEO)
ProductsTelevision networks
Brands
Websitefreetvnetworks.com

Free TV Networks is an American specialized digital multicasting and advertising-supported video on demand network media company. The company owns and operates three broadcast television networks. The company was founded and is led by broadcasting veteran Jonathan Katz, who previously launched what is now the Scripps Networks division of competitor E. W. Scripps Company.

Structure

The venture launched with two digital multicast television networks on January 1, 2024, each resembling networks Katz originally launched, which are 365BLK (originally The365), a channel for Black audiences (similar to Bounce TV) and Outlaw, a network for Western programming (similar to Grit).[1] The venture launched its third broadcast network, Defy, on July 1, 2024 in partnership with A&E Networks, which features action and male-targeted reality programming from A&E Network's library; Scripps's Defy TV (which previously carried said library) ended operations the day before with the move of that programming library to Defy and was replaced by Ion Plus.[2][3]

Programming

365BLK

Outlaw

Defy

Main articles: List of programs broadcast by A&E and List of programs broadcast by the History Channel

Notes

References

  1. ^ Keys, Matthew (December 30, 2023). "TV stations replacing Circle Country with new networks Outlaw, The365 on January 1". The Desk. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Defy Hits The Air". Free TV Networks (Press release). July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  3. ^ Keys, Matthew (July 1, 2024). "Free TV Networks rebrands multicast network Dare as Defy". The Desk. Retrieved October 12, 2024.