Subtv is a linear
interactive music TV channel available to watch online, on mobile devices, as well as on plasma screens in
students' unions and
universities
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within the
United Kingdom
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.
Subtv owns its own cable network where it broadcasts to 96 British universities on
plasma screens. As well as broadcasting standardised programming consisting solely of
music video
A music video is a video of variable duration, that integrates a music song or a music album with imagery that is produced for promotional or musical artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a music marketing device ...
s, music programming and
advertising
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, the channel also airs a mix of student-made content, messages and announcements specific to the unions, and interactive content.
History
The Subtv channel began broadcasting in 2003 within student union venues up and down the country via its own cable television network. Subtv has a cable television network of 700 42'
plasma screens that reach over 1.76 million 18-24 year olds, at 96 Universities within the UK.
On 12 May 2014 Subtv launched its new on-line stream of its current Music Television Channel. The channel itself is a copy of the feed that is broadcast within the University network, with the exception that it ignores any music videos that do not comply with
OFCOM regulations.
Subtv now offer cross-platform advertising and promotional campaigns.
jvtv Ltd
jvtv Holdings Limited is a
holding company
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concentrating on the student market and the parent of bot SUBtv and Dot Mobile, a
mobile virtual network operator aimed at students. ''Dot Mobile'' entered into administration on 18 March 2008.
Programmes
Subtv launched a range of music programmes on 19 September 2011, signalling a move away from the standard "jukebox" mix of music that had been the channels stable diet for the previous 3 years. A website was launched at for its online presence for the Channel.
''Current''
* Subtv Chart Show - The UK weekly chart
* New Music Hour - New music video show
* Top 40 Mix - music videos
* British University Karting Championships - news from the current BUKC season
* Subtv Live - Live music performances, and interviews from bands or artists, presented by Tom McKeown & Ivan Berry
* Student Radio Chart - The weekly chart from the Student Radio Association
* Top 20 of.... - The Top 20 tracks of any previous year.
* The Best Of Subtv 2014 - The Top tracks selected by viewers.
*
Subtv Music News - presented by Goubran Bahou
* US*A List Chart
''Seasonal''
* Top Spooky Tracks - Halloween themed music videos
* Christmas Hits - Christmas themed music videos
* Summer Classics - summer themed music videos
* The Best Of Subtv 20xx
''In Production''
*
Subtv Music News - news from the world of music, presented by Goubran Bahou
* Subtv Live - Live music performances, and interviews from bands or artists, presented by Tom McKeown, and Ivan Berry
''On Hiatus''
* Live Nation Presents - Live Connection - Up coming bands live music performance
* BUKC - racing coverage from the
British Universities Karting Championship
The British Universities Karting Championship (BUKC) is an annual University-based kart racing competition in the United Kingdom.
History
The BUKC, originally called the Inter Universities Karting Championship (IUKC), was formed in 2001 by stu ...
.
Presenters
Current
Ivan Berry (2013 - )
Sarah Lamptey (2014 - )
Tom McKeown (2012 - )
Goubran Bahou (2012 - )
Former
Emily Benammar (2012)
SubDC
In 2009 Subtv network in a minor way expanded with the introduction of the new and advanced Subtv Info
digital signage network. Aimed specifically for University coverage, within high foot-fall areas of University buildings, departments, libraries, canteens, gyms and lecture theatres. This venture failed.
Cable network broadcast technology
Content is stored locally on a network of servers installed at each installation. A Touch Screen accessible at each location allows for interaction with the application. Features include creating playlists of content from the catalogue, digital signage mode, DJ visuals and Sports Mode. Sports mode allow for the system to broadcast traditional TV via a
TV tuner card
A TV tuner card is a kind of television tuner that allows television signals to be received by a computer. Most TV tuners also function as video capture cards, allowing them to record television programs onto a hard disk much like the digital v ...
. A distinct feature of the system is the two channel format, where 1 channel is used to display entertainment content and the other channel displays digital signage.
Stakeholders in Subtv's estate are encouraged to upload content to the screens installed in their environment, via a small website dedicated to content upload. In 2010 Subtv launched 'TouchScreen' an
iPhone application,
allowing consumers to select tracks and make dedications from their iPhone.
References
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External links
SUBTV
Student television
Student television stations in the United Kingdom
Music video networks in the United Kingdom
Television channels and stations established in 2003
Mass media companies established in 2003
Mobile virtual network operators