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| name = Defy
| name = Defy
| logo = Defy 2024 logo.png
| logo = Defy 2024 logo.png
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| owner = [[E. W. Scripps Company]] (2021–24)<br />[[Free TV Networks]] (2024–present)
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| parent = [[Scripps Networks]] (2021–24)<br />Free TV Networks / [[A&E Networks]] (2024–present)
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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2021|7|1}}
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| replaced_by = [[Ion Plus]] (Scripps)
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| website = {{url|defynetworktv.com}}
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| area = (64% U.S coverage)
| type = [[Digital multicast television network]]
| type = [[Digital multicast television network]]
| country = United States
| country = United States
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| area = (64% U.S coverage)
| headquarters = [[Atlanta, Georgia]]
| headquarters = [[Atlanta, Georgia]]
| language = English
| language = English
| picture_format = {{ubl|[[720p]] ([[HDTV]])|[[480i]] ([[SDTV]])}}
| picture_format = {{ubl|[[720p]] [[HDTV]] (Master feed)|[[480i]] [[SDTV]] (Most OTA subchannels)}}
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| owner = [[E. W. Scripps Company]] (2021–24)<br />[[Free TV Networks]] (2024–present)
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| parent = [[Scripps Networks]] (2021–24)<br />Free TV Networks / [[A&E Networks]] (2024–present)
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| launch_date = {{Start date and age|2021|7|1}}
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| replaced_by = [[Ion Plus]] (Scripps version)
| former_names = Defy TV (2021–24)
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| website = {{url|defynetworktv.com}}
| terr_chan_1 = <!--See [[List of Defy TV affiliates]]-->
| terr_chan_1 = <!--See [[List of Defy TV affiliates]]-->
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'''Defy''' (also known as '''Defy TV''') is an American [[digital multicast television network]] owned by [[Free TV Networks]] in partnership with [[A&E Networks]], airing primarily [[reality shows]] from the latter company, having launched on July 1, 2021, with broadcast coverage of 92% of the United States.
'''Defy''' (also known by its original name '''Defy TV''') is an American [[digital multicast television network]] owned by [[Free TV Networks]] in partnership with [[A&E Networks]], airing primarily [[reality shows]] from the latter company, having launched on July 1, 2021, with broadcast coverage of 64% of the United States.


== History ==
== History ==
On March 2, 2021, Scripps announced that it would launch two new multicast networks—Defy and [[TrueReal]]—in the wake of its acquisition of [[Ion Media]] and television transmitters shutting [[Qubo]] and [[Ion Plus]] down across the United States.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|date=2021-03-02|title=E.W. Scripps Co. to Launch Doozy and Defy TV Multicast Networks|work=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/doozy-defy-tv-scripps-multicast-1234919677/|access-date=2021-07-04}}</ref> The channels are part of Scripps's strategy to increase perception among [[cord cutter]]s that do not have traditional pay TV packages.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|date=2021-06-02|title=Scripps's response to cord cutting: Launch new TV networks|work=Protocol|url=https://www.protocol.com/scripps-defy-truereal-cord-cutting|access-date=2021-07-04}}</ref>
On March 2, 2021, Scripps announced that it would launch two new multicast networks—Defy and [[TrueReal]]—in the wake of its acquisition of [[Ion Media]] and television transmitters shutting [[Qubo]] and [[Ion Plus]] down across the United States.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Littleton|first=Cynthia|title=E.W. Scripps Co. to Launch Doozy and Defy TV Multicast Networks|work=Variety|url=https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/doozy-defy-tv-scripps-multicast-1234919677/|date=March 2, 2021|access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref> The channels are part of Scripps's strategy to increase perception among [[cord cutter]]s that do not have traditional pay TV packages.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Roettgers|first=Janko|title=Scripps's response to cord cutting: Launch new TV networks|work=Protocol|url=https://www.protocol.com/scripps-defy-truereal-cord-cutting|date=June 2, 2021|access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref>


The services launched on July 1 with 92% national coverage, mostly on Ion transmitters but also on subchannels of some Scripps local TV stations and by agreement with other station groups.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jon|first=Lafayette|date=July 1, 2021|title=New Scripps Networks Defy TV, TrueReal Launch in 92% of U.S.|work=Broadcasting & Cable|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/new-scripps-networks-defy-tv-truereal-launch-in-92-of-us|access-date=July 3, 2021}}</ref>
The services launched on July 1 with 92% national coverage, mostly on Ion transmitters but also on subchannels of some Scripps local TV stations and by agreement with other station groups.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Jon|first=Lafayette|title=New Scripps Networks Defy TV, TrueReal Launch in 92% of U.S.|work=Broadcasting & Cable|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/new-scripps-networks-defy-tv-truereal-launch-in-92-of-us|date=July 1, 2021|access-date=July 3, 2021}}</ref>


On March 10, 2023, Scripps announced that [[TrueReal]] would shut down on March 27, merging its programming into Defy TV.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lafayette|first=Jon|date=2023-03-10|title=E.W. Scripps Folding TrueReal Digital Network Into Defy TV|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/ew-scripps-folding-truereal-digital-network-into-defy-tv|access-date=2023-03-10|website=Broadcasting & Cable}}</ref>
On March 10, 2023, Scripps announced that [[TrueReal]] would shut down on March 27, merging its programming into Defy TV.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lafayette|first=Jon|title=E.W. Scripps Folding TrueReal Digital Network Into Defy TV|url=https://www.nexttv.com/news/ew-scripps-folding-truereal-digital-network-into-defy-tv|work=Broadcasting & Cable|date=March 10, 2023|access-date=March 10, 2023}}</ref>


On June 17, 2024, Scripps quietly announced on Defy's social media platforms that a refreshed version of [[Ion Plus]] would return on Defy TV's channel space on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=838618741473990|title=Get MORE with ION Plus. More suspense, more action, more to love - every day of the week!|date=17 March 2024|work=Defy TV Facebook page|access-date=24 June 2024}}</ref> The A&E programming library would move to a new over-the-air digital network, Dare, owned by the [[Free TV Networks]] joint venture.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rice|first=Lynette|date=2024-04-03|title=Free TV Networks To Launch New Over-The-Air Channel In Partnership With A+E|url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/free-tv-networks-launching-dare-new-over-the-air-channel-unscripted-programming-1235875158/amp/|access-date=2024-04-10|website=Deadline}}</ref>
On June 17, 2024, Scripps quietly announced on Defy's social media platforms that a refreshed version of [[Ion Plus]] would return on Defy TV's channel space on July 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=838618741473990|title=Get MORE with ION Plus. More suspense, more action, more to love - every day of the week!|website=[[Facebook]]|date=March 17, 2024|access-date=June 24, 2024}}</ref> The A&E programming library would move to a new over-the-air digital network, Dare, owned by the [[Free TV Networks]] joint venture.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rice|first=Lynette|title=Free TV Networks To Launch New Over-The-Air Channel In Partnership With A+E|url=https://deadline.com/2024/04/free-tv-networks-launching-dare-new-over-the-air-channel-unscripted-programming-1235875158/amp/|website=Deadline|date=April 3, 2024|access-date=April 10, 2024}}</ref>


Shortly before the network's launch on July 1, Free TV Networks acquired the rights to the Defy branding from Scripps Networks and launched a new version of the network at 6 a.m. ET the same day, discarding its plan to launch the network under its originally announced Dare name. The "TV" portion of the original Defy network was removed for its immediate relaunch.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://freetvnetworks.com/press-releases|title=Defy Hits The Air|date=July 1, 2024|work=[[Free TV Networks]]|access-date=July 1, 2024}}</ref>
Shortly before the network's launch on July 1, Free TV Networks acquired the rights to the Defy branding from Scripps Networks and launched a new version of the network at 6 a.m. ET the same day, discarding its plan to launch the network under its originally announced Dare name. The "TV" portion of the original Defy network was removed for its immediate relaunch.<ref>{{Cite press release|url=https://freetvnetworks.com/press-releases|title=Defy Hits The Air|work=[[Free TV Networks]]|date=July 1, 2024|access-date=July 1, 2024}}</ref>


== Programming ==
== Programming ==
The network's schedule is mainly made up of repeats of unscripted shows from the library of [[A&E Networks]] (mainly [[List of programs broadcast by A&E|A&E]] and [[List of programs broadcast by the History Channel|History]]), including ''[[Swamp People]]'', ''[[American Pickers]]'', ''[[Ax Men]]'', ''[[Counting Cars]]'', ''[[UFO Hunters]]'', ''[[Forged in Fire (TV series)|Forged in Fire]]'' and ''[[Pawn Stars]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Mark|date=2021-07-01|title=Defy TV And TrueReal To Debut Today|work=TVNewsCheck|url=https://tvnewscheck.com/programming/article/defy-tv-and-truereal-to-debut-today/|access-date=2021-07-04}}</ref>
The network's schedule is mainly made up of repeats of unscripted shows from the library of [[A&E Networks]] (mainly [[List of programs broadcast by A&E|A&E]] and [[List of programs broadcast by the History Channel|History]]), including ''[[Swamp People]]'', ''[[American Pickers]]'', ''[[Ax Men]]'', ''[[Counting Cars]]'', ''[[UFO Hunters]]'', ''[[Forged in Fire (TV series)|Forged in Fire]]'' and ''[[Pawn Stars]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Miller|first=Mark|date=July 1, 2021|title=Defy TV And TrueReal To Debut Today|work=TVNewsCheck|url=https://tvnewscheck.com/programming/article/defy-tv-and-truereal-to-debut-today/|access-date=July 4, 2021}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 02:30, 3 July 2024

Defy
TypeDigital multicast television network
CountryUnited States
Broadcast area(64% U.S coverage)
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerE. W. Scripps Company (2021–24)
Free TV Networks (2024–present)
ParentScripps Networks (2021–24)
Free TV Networks / A&E Networks (2024–present)
History
LaunchedJuly 1, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-07-01)
Replaced byIon Plus (Scripps version)
Former namesDefy TV (2021–24)
Links
Websitedefynetworktv.com

Defy (also known by its original name Defy TV) is an American digital multicast television network owned by Free TV Networks in partnership with A&E Networks, airing primarily reality shows from the latter company, having launched on July 1, 2021, with broadcast coverage of 64% of the United States.

History

On March 2, 2021, Scripps announced that it would launch two new multicast networks—Defy and TrueReal—in the wake of its acquisition of Ion Media and television transmitters shutting Qubo and Ion Plus down across the United States.[1] The channels are part of Scripps's strategy to increase perception among cord cutters that do not have traditional pay TV packages.[2]

The services launched on July 1 with 92% national coverage, mostly on Ion transmitters but also on subchannels of some Scripps local TV stations and by agreement with other station groups.[3]

On March 10, 2023, Scripps announced that TrueReal would shut down on March 27, merging its programming into Defy TV.[4]

On June 17, 2024, Scripps quietly announced on Defy's social media platforms that a refreshed version of Ion Plus would return on Defy TV's channel space on July 1.[5] The A&E programming library would move to a new over-the-air digital network, Dare, owned by the Free TV Networks joint venture.[6]

Shortly before the network's launch on July 1, Free TV Networks acquired the rights to the Defy branding from Scripps Networks and launched a new version of the network at 6 a.m. ET the same day, discarding its plan to launch the network under its originally announced Dare name. The "TV" portion of the original Defy network was removed for its immediate relaunch.[7]

Programming

The network's schedule is mainly made up of repeats of unscripted shows from the library of A&E Networks (mainly A&E and History), including Swamp People, American Pickers, Ax Men, Counting Cars, UFO Hunters, Forged in Fire and Pawn Stars.[8]

References

  1. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (March 2, 2021). "E.W. Scripps Co. to Launch Doozy and Defy TV Multicast Networks". Variety. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  2. ^ Roettgers, Janko (June 2, 2021). "Scripps's response to cord cutting: Launch new TV networks". Protocol. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
  3. ^ Jon, Lafayette (July 1, 2021). "New Scripps Networks Defy TV, TrueReal Launch in 92% of U.S." Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved July 3, 2021.
  4. ^ Lafayette, Jon (March 10, 2023). "E.W. Scripps Folding TrueReal Digital Network Into Defy TV". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  5. ^ "Get MORE with ION Plus. More suspense, more action, more to love - every day of the week!". Facebook. March 17, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  6. ^ Rice, Lynette (April 3, 2024). "Free TV Networks To Launch New Over-The-Air Channel In Partnership With A+E". Deadline. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Defy Hits The Air". Free TV Networks (Press release). July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  8. ^ Miller, Mark (July 1, 2021). "Defy TV And TrueReal To Debut Today". TVNewsCheck. Retrieved July 4, 2021.
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