Create is an American

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public

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broadcast on digital subchannels of

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member stations. The network broadcasts

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and other lifestyle-oriented instructional programming 24 hours a day.

History

Create was launched on

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DTV/Comcast Cable and WLIW DTV/Cablevision digital services,

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's sister station, in 2004. Create was launched nationally on January 9, 2006. 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. 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,

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, 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.

Operations

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(APT), WGBH and

operate the network.

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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.

produces promos and spots for the network and provides master control services. It is distributed through

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affiliations with

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stations that are

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of or subscribe to

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, NETA and

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.

Affiliates

References

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