Versant Media Group Completes Acquisition of Free TV Networks

Reuters

Jan 14

Versant Media Group Completes Acquisition of Free TV Networks

Versant Media Group Inc. has completed its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a leading provider of national premium free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV $(FAST)$ channels. FTN will operate within Versant as a dedicated business, expanding the company's reach in over-the-air and FAST distribution and enhancing its portfolio with a focus on free television options. Jonathan Katz, FTN's founder, will continue to lead the business and report to David Pietrycha, Chief Revenue and Business Officer at Versant. This move follows Versant's recent acquisition of INDY Cinema Group as part of its strategy to build vertical businesses and broaden audience engagement across multiple platforms.

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