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| launch_date = 2004 |
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| closed_date = May 2013<ref>[http://westhampton-hamptonbays.patch.com/groups/arts-and-entertainment/p/plum-tv-goes-off-air_433fbb29 ''Plum TV Goes Off Air''] Retrieved June 4, 2013</ref> |
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| headquarters = [[New York, New York]], [[United States|U.S.]] |
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'''Plum TV''' was an American [[Terrestrial television|broadcast]] [[television network]] targeted mostly to affluent viewers in the country. The majority of the programming was locally produced largely in affluent vacation communities, marketed towards the mass affluent.<ref name="Plum">[https://archive.today/20120918110517/http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/21/plum-luxury-hamptons-cmo-network-plum.html Where Are The Luxury Marketers? On Vacation]</ref> |
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cable serv 1 = Aspen| |
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cable chan 1 = Channel 16| |
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cable serv 2 = Hamptons| |
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cable chan 2 = Channel 18| |
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cable serv 3 = Martha's Vineyard| |
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cable chan 3 = Channel 76| |
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cable serv 4 = Miami| |
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cable chan 4 = Channel 5| |
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cable serv 5 = Nantucket| |
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cable chan 5 = Channel 22| |
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cable serv 6 = Sun Valley| |
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cable chan 6 = Channel 13| |
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cable serv 7 = Telluride| |
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cable serv 8 = Vail| |
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'''Plum TV''' is a multi-platform lifestyle and culture television network reaching over 5 million of the most affluent viewers in the country across eight markets. The majority of the programming is locally produced largely in affluent vacation communities, marketed towards the mass affluent.<ref>[http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/21/plum-luxury-hamptons-cmo-network-plum.html Where Are The Luxury Marketers? On Vacation]</ref> Plum TV is carried by cable providers in [[Aspen]], [[Nantucket]], [[the Hamptons]], [[Martha's Vineyard]], [[Telluride]], [[Sun Valley]], [[Vail]], and [[Miami Beach]].<ref>[http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=30828185 Plum TV, Inc. on BusinessWeek]</ref> In the Boston metro area, Plum TV is now available over the air on Channel 62.1 (WMFP), and in Philadelphia it is being broadcast on Channel 51.2 (WTVE). Digitally, Plum can be seen on plumtv.com, GSP enabled iPhone and Android apps, and social media sites. Plum curates the best of the good life programs focusing on home and real estate, décor, food and wine, style, travel and destinations, health and wellness, entertaining, art, design and culture, and more, authentically inspired by America’s most treasured report destinations. |
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==History== |
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Plum’s tagline is, Plum. Live the Good Life. |
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Plum TV was launched in 2004 by Tom Scott of [[Nantucket Nectars]], film producer [[Cary Woods]], Chris Glowacki, and general manager Brook Altman. Investors have included singer [[Jimmy Buffett]], then-[[MTV]] head [[Tom Freston]] and Jason Flom.<ref name="Plum"/> |
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On January 3, 2012, Plum TV, Inc. and a number of affiliated companies filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York bankruptcy court. According to court filings, the companies projected losses of $8.4 million on revenues of $6.4 million and their liabilities exceeded their assets by over $10 million ($19 million in liabilities vs. $8.6 million in assets). They |
On January 3, 2012, Plum TV, Inc. and a number of affiliated companies filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York bankruptcy court. According to court filings, the companies projected losses of $8.4 million on revenues of $6.4 million and their liabilities exceeded their assets by over $10 million ($19 million in liabilities vs. $8.6 million in assets). They intended to sell their assets to PMG Media Group, LLC for $1 million in cash plus the assumption of certain obligations, subject to higher offers.<ref>[http://info.chapter11dockets.com/about-searches/ List of Large Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings]</ref> In March 2012, Morgan Hertzan and Joseph Varet took over as co-presidents of Plum.<ref>[http://libn.com/wp-content/plugins/tdc-sociable-toolbar/wp-print.php?p=72189 Ex-MTV execs win Plum TV bankruptcy auction]</ref><ref>[http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/07/lxtv-founders-to-acquire-plum-tv/?pagewanted=print LXTV Founders to Acquire Plum TV]</ref><ref name="latimesblogs.latimes.com">[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/plum-tv-network-for-rich-and-powerful-has-new-owners.html Plum TV, network for the rich and powerful, has new owners]</ref><ref>[http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120307/MEDIA_ENTERTAINMENT/120309912 Bankrupt cable network gets a buyer]</ref> Hertzan and Varet are former MTV executives and co-founders of [[LXTV]].<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lxtv-co-founders-joseph-varet-and-morgan-hertzan-to-acquire-plum-tv-141759883.html LXTV Co-Founders Joseph Varet and Morgan Hertzan To Acquire Plum TV]</ref><ref name="latimesblogs.latimes.com"/> |
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==About the Owners== |
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Hertzan and Varet are former MTV executives, who co-founded [[LXTV]], which produces and distributes lifestyle entertainment television, online video, and out-of-home programming, in 2006. [[LXTV]] was acquired in January 2008 by NBC-owned TV stations division of NBCUniversal.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lxtv-co-founders-joseph-varet-and-morgan-hertzan-to-acquire-plum-tv-141759883.html LXTV Co-Founders Joseph Varet and Morgan Hertzan To Acquire Plum TV]</ref><ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/03/plum-tv-network-for-rich-and-powerful-has-new-owners.html Plum TV, network for the rich and powerful, has new owners]</ref> |
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In early October 2012, Plum TV received more funding, $4.4 million, from additional investors including Baroda Ventures and Double M Partners. Plum TV also added two Titan Broadcast Management stations, [[WMFP-TV]] in Boston and [[WTVE]] in Philadelphia, as affiliates in a move to go nationwide.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Kenneally|first1=Tim|title=Plum TV Goes National With Titan Broadcast Partnership|url=http://www.thewrap.com/plum-tv-goes-national-titan-broadcast-partnership-60291/|access-date=March 2, 2017|work=The Wrap|date=October 11, 2012}}</ref> |
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Following the sale of [[LXTV]] to NBC Universal, Hertzan joined NBCU as Senior Vice President and General Manager of [[LXTV]]. His original programming for [[LXTV]] includes “Open House,” which is syndicated throughout the United States and distributed internationally,<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lxtv-co-founders-joseph-varet-and-morgan-hertzan-to-acquire-plum-tv-141759883.html LXTV Co-Founders Joseph Varet and Morgan Hertzan To Acquire Plum TV]</ref> "George to the Rescue,"<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/rescue-squad-n-y-born-home-improvement-show-big-article-1.1044728 Rescue squad: N.Y.-born home-improvement show makes it big]</ref> and "New York Live."<ref>[http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/LX-New-York-Now-New-York-Live--122622964.html "LX New York" Now "New York Live"]</ref> |
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==Affiliates and programming== |
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Varet managed business development and strategic planning for new television and online video networks at MTV, including the development of online video network VBS.tv. He also initiated and helped create the MTV Games videogame publishing business. Prior to MTV, Varet was Chief Executive Officer of the Groove Alliance, a publisher of branded online videogames.<ref>[http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lxtv-co-founders-joseph-varet-and-morgan-hertzan-to-acquire-plum-tv-141759883.html LXTV Co-Founders Joseph Varet and Morgan Hertzan To Acquire Plum TV]</ref> |
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Plum TV was carried by cable providers in [[Aspen, Colorado|Aspen]], [[Nantucket]], [[the Hamptons]], [[Martha's Vineyard]], [[Telluride, Colorado|Telluride]], [[Sun Valley, Idaho|Sun Valley]], [[Vail, Colorado|Vail]], and [[Miami Beach, Florida|Miami Beach]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20090408225451/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=30828185 Plum TV, Inc. on BusinessWeek]</ref> In the Boston metro area, Plum TV was available over the air on Channel 62.1 ([[WMFP]]), and in Philadelphia it was being broadcast on Channel 51.2 ([[WTVE]]). On the West Coast, Plum TV for a short time was seen on channel 56.4 ([[KDOC-TV]]). Plum programming focused on home and real estate, décor, food and wine, style, travel destinations, health and wellness. |
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==Awards and recognition== |
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In November 2008, Plum TV was nominated for Six [[Emmy Awards]] by [[ |
In November 2008, Plum TV was nominated for Six [[Emmy Awards]] by the [[National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences]].<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.com/prnews/20081113/plum-tv-miami-beach-nominated-for-six-emmy-awards-additionally-appoints-new-executive-producer.htm Plum TV Miami Beach Nominated For Six Emmy Awards Additionally Appoints New Executive Producer]</ref> |
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In June 2010, Plum TV |
In June 2010, Plum TV received [[Emmy Award]] from Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://emmyawards.tv/awards/2010_Emmy_Winners.php |title=2010 HEARTLAND CHAPTER EMMY WINNERS |access-date=2010-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722040222/http://emmyawards.tv/awards/2010_Emmy_Winners.php |archive-date=2011-07-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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== See also == |
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* [[Live Well Network]], a similarly-themed television network, owned by [[Disney-ABC Television]] |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.plumtv.com/ Plum TV's Site] |
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* {{IMDB company|0159368}} |
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| Headquarters | New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Launched | 2004 |
| Closed | May 2013[1] |
Plum TV was an American broadcast television network targeted mostly to affluent viewers in the country. The majority of the programming was locally produced largely in affluent vacation communities, marketed towards the mass affluent.[2]
Plum TV was launched in 2004 by Tom Scott of Nantucket Nectars, film producer Cary Woods, Chris Glowacki, and general manager Brook Altman. Investors have included singer Jimmy Buffett, then-MTV head Tom Freston and Jason Flom.[2]
On January 3, 2012, Plum TV, Inc. and a number of affiliated companies filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of New York bankruptcy court. According to court filings, the companies projected losses of $8.4 million on revenues of $6.4 million and their liabilities exceeded their assets by over $10 million ($19 million in liabilities vs. $8.6 million in assets). They intended to sell their assets to PMG Media Group, LLC for $1 million in cash plus the assumption of certain obligations, subject to higher offers.[3] In March 2012, Morgan Hertzan and Joseph Varet took over as co-presidents of Plum.[4][5][6][7] Hertzan and Varet are former MTV executives and co-founders of LXTV.[8][6]
In early October 2012, Plum TV received more funding, $4.4 million, from additional investors including Baroda Ventures and Double M Partners. Plum TV also added two Titan Broadcast Management stations, WMFP-TV in Boston and WTVE in Philadelphia, as affiliates in a move to go nationwide.[9]
Plum TV was carried by cable providers in Aspen, Nantucket, the Hamptons, Martha's Vineyard, Telluride, Sun Valley, Vail, and Miami Beach.[10] In the Boston metro area, Plum TV was available over the air on Channel 62.1 (WMFP), and in Philadelphia it was being broadcast on Channel 51.2 (WTVE). On the West Coast, Plum TV for a short time was seen on channel 56.4 (KDOC-TV). Plum programming focused on home and real estate, décor, food and wine, style, travel destinations, health and wellness.
In November 2008, Plum TV was nominated for Six Emmy Awards by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.[11]
In June 2010, Plum TV received Emmy Award from Heartland Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.[12]
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