Versant Completes Acquisition of Free TV Networks

Versant completes acquisition of Free TV Networks

Free TV Networks operates a number of broadcast-first multicast networks. (Courtesy image) Versant has finalized the acquisition of Free TV Networks, the broadcast-focused media company founded by industry veteran Jonathan Katz. The deal will see Katz move to Versant in a full-time role, reporting to the company’s Chief Revenue and Business Officer David Pietrycha. His title was not announced in a press release on the acquisition, but Versant sa…

Versant Completes Its Diginet Deal With Katz Coming Aboard

NEW YORK — Nasdaq-traded Versant, the entity spun off from NBCUniversal that includes MVPD-distributed channels such as USA Network, CNBC, MS NOW, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel, now officially has a stable of digital multicast broadcast networks. As part of the deal, that entity’s founder is joining Versant, reporting to its Chief Revenue and Business Officer. As RBR+TVBR first reported on December 5, Versant has acquired Free TV Networks, t…

Versant closes Free TV Networks acquisition

Versant, Comcast’s media and entertainment business spin-off, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a US provider of free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and FAST channels. The deal was first announced on December 5th 2025. FTN will operate within Versant as a dedicated business, expanding the company’s reach across over-the-air […]

VERSANT Completes Free TV Networks Acquisition

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT), an industry-changing media and entertainment business, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), a leading provider of national premium free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. FTN will operate within VERSANT as a dedicated business, expanding the company’s reach across over-the-air and FAST distribution, ex…