Urban America Television
Encyclopedia
Urban America Television (UATV) was an over-the-air television
broadcast network in the United States
. According to the company's website, the network had 70 affiliate
stations. UATV had a reach of 22 million households in the United States. It was a successor to the earlier American Independent Television network and began broadcasting December 3, 2001 at 8am (CST). Created and developed by Fred Hutton (among others) the early programming featured independent produced programs and old 30's and 40's black and white "race movies".
The company was the only minority-certified television network with the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
As a result of this, on May 1, 2006, Urban America Television suspended operations indefinitely, while it attempts to raise enough capital to continue operations. In the words of the company, "[i]f adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms our business future as a viable entity is in severe jeopardy."
In response to this action, many affiliates have been forced to find alternative sources of programming. Competing networks such as America One
and 3ABN
have benefited from the failure of UATV, and stations such as WUHQ-LP
in Grand Rapids, Michigan
and WONS-LP
in Olean, NY, have simply swapped affiliations.
Television
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broadcast network in the United States
United States
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. According to the company's website, the network had 70 affiliate
Affiliate
An affiliate is a commercial entity with a relationship with a peer or a larger entity.- Corporate structure :A corporation may be referred to as an affiliate of another when it is related to it but not strictly controlled by it, as with a subsidiary relationship, or when it is desired to avoid...
stations. UATV had a reach of 22 million households in the United States. It was a successor to the earlier American Independent Television network and began broadcasting December 3, 2001 at 8am (CST). Created and developed by Fred Hutton (among others) the early programming featured independent produced programs and old 30's and 40's black and white "race movies".
The company was the only minority-certified television network with the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
Programming
Urban America TV's programming was mainly geared toward the 80 million urban consumers that consist of English-speaking Hispanic, African-American, Asian and other ethnic minorites. The network aired both original programs and, during many hours of the day, old movies. The company also syndicated programs to stations beyond its network reach.May 1, 2006: UATV Ceases Operations
According to its filings with the SEC, Urban America Television "is experiencing liquidity needs", which severely hampered its ability to continue operations. In addition, "[d]ue to the lack of necessary capital resources, the Company is not able to pay for its satellite space and uplinking services," which stopped affiliates from airing UATV programming. Also, UATV "has laid-off its master control employees while it seek financing." http://sec.freeedgar.com/displayText.asp?ID=4491198As a result of this, on May 1, 2006, Urban America Television suspended operations indefinitely, while it attempts to raise enough capital to continue operations. In the words of the company, "[i]f adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms our business future as a viable entity is in severe jeopardy."
In response to this action, many affiliates have been forced to find alternative sources of programming. Competing networks such as America One
America One
America One is an over-the-air television network in the United States. The network serves over 170 LPTV, Class A, Full Power, Cable and Satellite affiliate stations...
and 3ABN
3ABN
Three Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio network that primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming...
have benefited from the failure of UATV, and stations such as WUHQ-LP
WUHQ-LP
WUHQ-LP is a television station in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is owned and operated by Daystar, as an affiliate of the Daystar Television Network.The station signed on in May 2003 airing America's Store programming...
in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is located on the Grand River about 40 miles east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 774,160 and a combined statistical area, Grand...
and WONS-LP
WONS-LP
WONS-LP channel 25 is a low-powered television station located in Olean, New York, owned by Colonial Radio Group, also owners of several radio stations in the market.-History:...
in Olean, NY, have simply swapped affiliations.