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Create (TV network)

Create is an American digital broadcast public television network broadcast on digital subchannels of PBS member stations. The network broadcasts how-to, DIY and other lifestyle-oriented instructional programming 24 hours a day.

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Create
TypeDigital broadcast television network (DIY and travel programs)
CountryUnited States
AffiliatesMarket
HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerAmerican Public Television (APT), WGBH, & WNET
History
LaunchedJanuary 9, 2006 (2006-01-09)
ReplacedPBS YOU
Links
Websitecreatetv.com

Create is an American digital broadcast public television network broadcast on digital subchannels of PBS member stations. The network broadcasts how-to, DIY and other lifestyle-oriented instructional programming 24 hours a day.

History

Create TV was launched on WGBH-TV DTV/Comcast Cable and WLIW DTV/Cablevision digital services, WNET's sister station, in 2004. Create was launched nationally on January 9, 2006.1

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.2

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, WETA-TV, 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, 2012.3

Operations

American Public Television (APT), WGBH and WNET operate the network. APT 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. WNET produces promos and spots for the network and provides master control services.2

It is distributed through digital subchannel affiliations with public television stations that are members of or subscribe to APT Exchange, NETA and PBS 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.2

Shows

Create TV broadcasts arts & crafts, food, and travel shows.

LEGEND:
APT - American Public Television
NETA - National Educational Telecommunications Association
PBS - PBS

Arts & crafts

Home and garden

  • Ask This Old HousePBS
  • Garden SmartNETA
  • GardenfitAPT
  • Growing a Greener WorldAPT7
  • This Old HousePBS

Health and Fitness

  • Classical Stretch: By EssentricsAPT8
  • Happy Yoga with Sarah StarrNETA9
  • YNDI YogaAPT
  • Yoga in PracticeAPT10

Food

Travel

Affiliates

  • KFME in Fargo North Dakota airs Create TV from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. This took effect on February 1st 2026.
References

References

  1. "American Public Television Announces January 2006 National Launch of 24-Hour Lifestyle and Life Long Learning Channel For Public Television Stations" (PDF). APT Online. October 24, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 6, 2009. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  2. June-Friesen, Katy (March 2, 2009). "Array of packages are first choices for DTV multicasts". Current. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  3. Sefton, Dru (June 11, 2012). "Multicasts tailored to local priorities". Current. Retrieved September 12, 2017.
  4. "CreateTV.com". createtv.com. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  5. Hands On Crafts for Kids Create TV
  6. Arts & CraftsCreate TV Archived February 23, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  7. Growing a Greener World Create TV
  8. Classical Stretch: By Essentrics Create TV
  9. Happy Yoga with Sarah Starr Create TV
  10. Yoga in Practice Create TV
  11. "Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Own 'Fit to Eat' Aires Nationally on Create TV | JFP Mobile | Jackson, Mississippi".
  12. Hey Kids, Let's Cook Create TV
  13. FoodCreate TV Archived February 23, 2023, at the Wayback Machine
  14. Christmastime In New Orleans Create TV
  15. Christmas on the Danube Create TV
  16. European Christmas Markets Create TV
  17. Fly Brother with Ernest White II Create TV
  18. The Magic of Christmas In Alsace Create TV
  19. St. Patrick's Day Parade 2025: Live from Dublin, Ireland Create TV
  20. TravelCreate TV Archived February 23, 2023, at the Wayback Machine