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Twist
TypeDigital multicast television network
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide via OTA digital television
AffiliatesList of affiliates
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia
Programming
Picture format480i (SDTV); presented in 16:9 widescreenor4:3 letterbox depending on affiliate
Ownership
OwnerTegna Inc.
Key people
  • Brian Weiss
  • (President/General Manager)
  • History
    FoundedFebruary 24, 2021
    LaunchedApril 5, 2021 (2021-04-05)
    ClosedDecember 31, 2023 (2023-12-31)
    (2 years, 270 days)
    Links
    Websitewatchtwist.com

    Twist was an American digital multicast television network owned by Tegna Inc. Launched on April 5, 2021, the network specializes in factual lifestyle and reality television content aimed at females between the ages of 25 and 54, sourcing its programs from the archives of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming, with its name coming from the common reality show "twist" in an overall narrative.[1] The network was available in many media markets via the digital subchannelsofover-the-air television stations, and on select cable and Internet Protocol television providers in certain markets through local affiliates of the network.

    History[edit]

    Twist was announced on February 24, 2021. The network was given an expected launch date of April 2021. Tegna tapped several of its 46 owned or operated television stations to serve as the network's charter affiliates, in exchange for maintaining a minority ownership stake in the network.

    In November 2023, Tegna announced that Twist would shut down on December 31, 2023.[2][3][4]

    Programming[edit]

    Twist's lineup of programming includes:[5]

    Affiliates[edit]

    Twist was mostly affiliated with Tegna, HC2/DTV America and Univision/UniMás owned and operated stations around the country.

    City of license / Market Station Channel

    TV (RF)

    Primary affiliation
    New York, NY WXTV-DT 41.3 (26) Univision (O&O)
    Los Angeles, CA KMEX-DT 34.6 (34)
    Chicago, IL WGBO-DT 66.6 (35)
    Philadelphia, PA WFPA-CD 28.4 (35) UniMás (O&O)
    Pittsburgh, PA WOSC-CD 61.5 (26) Catchy Comedy
    Dallas–Fort Worth, TX KMPX 8.9 (30) Estrella TV
    Houston, Texas KTBU 11.4 (33) Quest (O&O)
    San Francisco, CA KFSF-DT 66.6 (34) UniMás (O&O)
    Atlanta, GA WXIA-TV 11.2 (25) NBC
    Boston, MA WUNI 66.5 (27) Univision
    Washington, D.C. WUSA 9.4 (9) CBS
    Sacramento, CA KXTV 10.5 (10) ABC
    Seattle, WA KING-TV 5.4 (25) NBC
    Bakersfield, CA KUVI-DT 45.1 (26) Twist
    Phoenix, AZ KPNX 12.5 (18) NBC
    Tampa-St. Petersburg, FL WTSP 10.2 (10) CBS
    Minneapolis, MN KARE 11.7 (31) NBC
    Miami, FL WLTV-DT 23.5 (23) Univision (O&O)
    Denver, CO KUSA 9.7 (31) NBC
    Cleveland, OH WKYC-HD 3.5 (19)
    St. Louis, MO KSDK 5.5 (35)
    Portland, OR KGW 8.4 (26)
    San Diego, CA KFMB-TV 8.6 (8) CBS
    Indianapolis, IN WALV-CD 46.2 MeTV
    Charlotte, NC WCNC-TV 36.5 (24) NBC
    Hartford, CT WTIC-TV 61.5 (34) Fox
    Salt Lake City, UT KUTH-DT 32.6 (32) Univision (O&O)
    San Antonio, TX KENS 5.6 (29) CBS
    Las Vegas, NV KINC 15.3 (16) Univision
    Columbus, OH WBNS-TV 10.7 (21) CBS
    Milwaukee/Green Bay, WI WIWN 68.9 (5) Cozi TV
    Norfolk, VA WVEC 13.5 (11) ABC
    Grand Rapids, MI WZZM 13.5 (13)
    Austin, TX KVUE 24.6 (33)
    Louisville, KY WHAS-TV 11.5 (11)
    Oklahoma City, OK KTUZ-TV 30.5 (29) Telemundo
    Memphis, TN WATN-TV 24.4 (24) ABC
    Greensboro, NC WFMY-TV 2.6 (35) CBS
    Jacksonville, FL WJXX 25.5 (10) ABC
    Buffalo, NY WGRZ 2.5 (33) NBC
    New Orleans, LA WWL-TV 4.4 (27) CBS (O&O)
    Albuquerque, NM KLUZ-TV 14.6 (14) Univision (O&O)
    Fresno, CA KFTV-DT 21.7 (21)
    Little Rock, AR KTHV 11.6 (12) CBS
    Knoxville, TN WBIR-TV 10.5 (10) NBC
    Portland, ME WCSH 6.5 (31)
    Huntsville, AL WZDX-TV 54.7 (18) Fox
    Tucson, AZ KTTU-TV 18.7 (19) MyNetworkTV
    El Paso, TX KTFN 65.5 (20) UniMas
    Des Moines, IA WOI-DT 5.5 (5) ABC
    Columbia, SC WLTX 19.5 (15) CBS
    Toledo, OH WTOL 11.7 (11) CBS
    Spokane, WA KREM-TV 2.4 (20) CBS
    Omaha, NE KOMK-LD 25.7 (21) Defy TV
    Tyler/Longview, TX KYTX 19.4 (15) CBS
    Fort Smith, AR KFSM-TV 5.4 (18)
    Baton Rouge, LA K29LR-LD 47.6 (29) Court TV
    Davenport, IA WQAD-TV 8.5 (31) ABC
    Bismarck, ND KNDB/KNDM 26.2/24.12 (26)/(24) Heroes & Icons
    Waco, TX KCEN-TV 6.6 (9) NBC
    Lafayette, LA KDCG-CD 22.4 (22) H&I
    Augusta, GA WIEF-LD 47.6 (18) Defy TV
    Boise, ID KTVB 7.5 (7) NBC
    Twin Falls, ID KTFT-LD 7.4 (20) NBC
    Macon, GA WMAZ-TV 13.5 (13) CBS
    Midland/Odessa, TX KWES-TV 9.5 (9) NBC
    Kansas City, MO KCWE 29.3 The CW
    Cedar Rapids, IA KWKB 20.6 TCT

    [6]

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "Tegna Launches Twist Channel for Women". Cord Cutters News. 2021-04-05. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  • ^ Bouma, Luke (December 23, 2023). "The OTA TV Network Twist is Shutting Down Next Week". Cord Cutters News. Archived from the original on December 24, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  • ^ TWIST FAREWELL 60. Tegna. November 15, 2023. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023 – via Vimeo.
  • ^ "Twist". Twist. Tegna. Archived from the original on December 23, 2023. Retrieved December 24, 2023.
  • ^ "All Shows". Twist. July 14, 2016. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  • ^ "List of Twist affiliates". RabbitEars. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023.
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