Free TV Networks
American digital multicasting and FAST network media company From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Free TV Networks, LLC is an American specialized digital multicasting and advertising-supported video on demand network media company. The company owns and operates four 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.
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Media |
| Founded | November 7, 2023 |
| Founder | Jonathan Katz |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Key people | Jonathan Katz (President/CEO) |
| Products | Television networks |
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| Website | freetvnetworks |
Structure
The venture launched with two digital multicast television networks, The365 and Outlaw, on January 1, 2024. The365 (since renamed 365BLK) targets an African American audience. Outlaw airs Western films and series.[1] Programming on 365BLK and Outlaw is similar to that of Bounce TV and Grit, respectively; the latter two broadcast networks were founded by Katz as part of Katz Broadcasting, which was later acquired by the E. W. Scripps Company, and became Scripps Networks.[2]
On July 1, 2021, Scripps' network Defy TV debuted, primarily airing reality shows from the library of A&E Networks. On July 1, 2024, Scripps' ownership of Defy TV ended as the network was relaunched (renamed simply as Defy) as a joint venture of Free TV Networks and A&E Networks.[3][4]
Free TV Networks launched a fourth network, Busted, on March 1, 2025. Its programming consists of reality series observing law enforcement.[5]
Programming
365BLKOutlaw |
DefyBusted
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External links
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