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| Type | Digital broadcasttelevision network (DIY and travel programs) |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Affiliates | Market |
| Headquarters | New York City,New York |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Picture format | |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | American Public Television (APT),WGBH, &WNET |
| History | |
| Launched | January 9, 2006; 19 years ago (2006-01-09) |
| Replaced | PBS YOU |
| Links | |
| Website | createtv |
Create is an Americandigital broadcast publictelevision network broadcast on digital subchannels ofPBS member stations. The network broadcastshow-to,DIY and other lifestyle-oriented instructional programming 24 hours a day.
Create TV was launched onWGBH-TV DTV/Comcast Cable andWLIW DTV/Cablevision digital services,WNET's sister station, in 2004. Create was launched nationally on January 9, 2006.[1]
In 2009, APT started looking for a national network underwriter, while seven stations had found local underwriters that covered their network fees. Ten stations at this time were inserting local programming.[2]
With rating data becoming available with more experience handling multicast channels and greater licensing fees, some public TV stations were changing their channel lineup. Some were dropping a network off a channel and programming it independently. A well-known station,WETA-TV, dropped Create on its .2 channel for an independent how-to channel in January 2012. The previous lack of audience data stymied efforts to find a national underwriter. In 2012, APT started planning for more original and exclusive programming. A March national pledge event, a recent new funding source for Create, with travel host Rick Steves, took in at a top 20 market about $40,000. Licensing fees were to be reinstated on July 1, 2012.[3]
American Public Television (APT),WGBH andWNET operate the network. APT handles affiliate relations, distribution, marketing and underwriting, and producer and viewer relations. A joint team creates the schedule with all working together on strategic and business planning. WNET produces promos and spots for the network and provides master control services.[2]
It is distributed throughdigital subchannel affiliations withpublic televisionstations that aremembers of or subscribe to APT Exchange, NETA andPBS Plus. Stations' licensing fees fall into one of five price tiers based on budget, market and station size. Shop Create webstore also generates income for the network.[2]
Create TV broadcasts arts & crafts, food, and travel shows.