Jonathan Katz
Jonathan Katz is the CEO of Free TV Networks. He is also the founder of Katz Broadcasting, which launched some of the first television multicast networks. Katz Broadcasting was acquired by the E. W. Scripps Company in 2017.
Philo forges distribution deal with Versant for multicast channels
Three channels from Versant's Free TV Networks are now available on Philo's free programming tier.
Versant completes acquisition of Free TV Networks
Versant has finalized the acquisition of Free TV Networks, the broadcast-focused media company founded by industry veteran Jonathan Katz.
Free TV Networks to debut fourth multicast network Busted
Free TV Networks will launch a new true crime, reality-based network called Busted on March 1.
Free TV Networks rebrands multicast network Dare as Defy
Free TV Networks has rebranded its Dare channel to Defy after absorbing the content library of the similarly-named, Scripps-owned network.
Scripps replacing Defy TV with Ion Plus on broadcast TV
Scripps will shut down its Defy TV network on Monday, replacing it with a simulcast of Ion Plus.
Free TV Networks launching new channel Dare
The channel will offer another destination for reality-based re-runs of shows like "American Pickers" and "Storage Wars."
TV stations to replace Circle Country with Outlaw, The365 in January
The two new broadcast networks are being launched through a new joint venture comprised of Gray Television, Warner Bros Discovery and Lionsgate.