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title: "Versant Media Group Completes Acquisition of Free TV Networks"
description: "Versant Media Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), enhancing its portfolio in over-the-air and FAST distribution. FTN will operate as a dedicated business under the lead"
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locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/272458205.md"
published_at: "2026-01-13T21:15:55.000Z"
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# Versant Media Group Completes Acquisition of Free TV Networks

> Versant Media Group Inc. has completed the acquisition of Free TV Networks (FTN), enhancing its portfolio in over-the-air and FAST distribution. FTN will operate as a dedicated business under the leadership of founder Jonathan Katz, reporting to Chief Revenue and Business Officer David Pietrycha. This acquisition follows Versant's recent purchase of INDY Cinema Group, part of its strategy to expand audience engagement across multiple platforms.

Versant Media Group Inc. has completed 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 in over-the-air and FAST distribution and enhancing its portfolio with a focus on free television options. Jonathan Katz, FTN’s founder, will continue to lead the business and report to David Pietrycha, Chief Revenue and Business Officer at Versant. This move follows Versant’s recent acquisition of INDY Cinema Group as part of its strategy to build vertical businesses and broaden audience engagement across multiple platforms. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Versant Media Group Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20260112848904) on January 13, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT)

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