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FREE TV NETWORKS EXPANDS REACH WITH NEW AFFILIATE LAUNCHES FOR 365BLK AND DEFY


Distribution Backed Through Deals with E.W. Scripps and Gray Media 


ATLANTA, GA – July 7, 2025 – Free TV Networks (FTN) announced today it grew its national footprint with new affiliate launches for its digital broadcast networks 365BLK and DEFY. The expansion strengthens FTN’s already strong distribution, bringing free, targeted entertainment to a broader audience seeking alternatives to traditional cable and subscription-based services. 


“Expanding Free TV Networks’ distribution is crucial in continuing our mission to provide the widest possible audience with access to premium programming at no cost,” said Joe Cantrell, Chief Distribution and Development Officer of Free TV Networks. “Our new distribution with Scripps and Gray Media allows us to reach deeply into communities across the country and serve viewers who are increasingly looking for free entertaining and engaging alternatives to paying for TV.”

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The mission of Free TV Networks (FTN) is to serve value-conscious consumers as the leading independent owner and operator of premium ad-supported nationwide networks delivered on free over-the-air digital broadcast TV channels (“diginets”) and free ad supported streaming TV (“FAST”) platforms.

OUR Brands

365BLK

365BLK

365BLK

365BLK is an all-new alternative for African American audiences. Featuring blockbuster movies like I Am Legend, Purple Rain, Tyler Perry’s A Madea Family Funeral, Quentin Tarantino’s Jackie Brown and hit series like Dear White People and Queen Sugar.

OUTLAW

365BLK

365BLK

OUTLAW is an all-new western channel with iconic and legendary tales of the Old West, featuring classic and contemporary western movies like Unforgiven, Chisum, Pale Rider and Wyatt Earp and series like F Troop and Longmire.

DEFY

DEFY is a new network that features an incredible lineup of unscripted hit series like “American Pickers,” “Storage Wars,” “Pawn Stars,” “Alone,” “Swamp People,” “Counting Cars,” and “Ax Men.” 

BUSTED

BUSTED is an all-new network that features endless thrills through high-adrenaline, crime-focused programming like “COPS Reloaded,” “Jail,” “Bounty Tank,” “Court Cam,” “Neighborhood Wars,” “Customer Wars,” and “World’s Wildest Police Videos.”

FAST CHANNELS

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

PAM GRIER’S SOUL FLIX has the biggest collection of the baddest movies.  Featuring cult classics with iconic heroes and unforgettable soundtracks. These are the stories that shaped the culture. Bold, authentic, and unapologetic.

365BLK

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

365BLK is an all-new destination for African American audiences featuring the very best in Black entertainment.

OUTLAW

PAM GRIER'S SOUL FLIX

OUTLAW

OUTLAW is your go-to destination for iconic and legendary tales of the Old West, featuring both classic and contemporary Western movies and series.

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