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Dabl launched on September 9, 2019<ref name=dnd>{{cite web|title=CBS Launches Ad-Supported Digital Lifestyle Network Dabl|url=https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/340474/cbs-launches-ad-supported-digital-lifestyle-networ.html|author=Karlene Lukovitz|website=DigitalNewsDaily|publisher=MediaPost Communications|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> having an expected 80% coverage as of August 27, 2019.<ref name="fbs">{{cite news |last1=Berman |first1=Marc |date=August 27, 2019 |title=Upcoming Lifestyle Digital Network Dabl To Launch On September 9 |language=en |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2019/08/27/upcoming-lifestyle-digital-network-dabl-to-launch-on-september-9/ |access-date=September 21, 2019}}</ref>
Dabl launched on September 9, 2019<ref name=dnd>{{cite web|title=CBS Launches Ad-Supported Digital Lifestyle Network Dabl|url=https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/340474/cbs-launches-ad-supported-digital-lifestyle-networ.html|author=Karlene Lukovitz|website=DigitalNewsDaily|publisher=MediaPost Communications|date=September 9, 2019|access-date=September 15, 2019}}</ref> having an expected 80% coverage as of August 27, 2019.<ref name="fbs">{{cite news |last1=Berman |first1=Marc |date=August 27, 2019 |title=Upcoming Lifestyle Digital Network Dabl To Launch On September 9 |language=en |work=Forbes |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2019/08/27/upcoming-lifestyle-digital-network-dabl-to-launch-on-september-9/ |access-date=September 21, 2019}}</ref>


On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Dabl would relaunch as a Black-oriented network on December 29, primarily airing [[sitcoms]] from the library of CBS Media Ventures, as part of the rebrand, its FAST streaming network was discontinued.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bouma |first=Luke |date=December 21, 2023 |title=Dabl The OTA TV Network Is Getting a New New Lineup As Paramount Changes Its Focus |url=https://cordcuttersnews.com/dabl-the-ota-tv-network-is-getting-a-new-new-lineup-as-paramount-changes-its-focus/ |access-date=December 29, 2023 |website=Cord Cutters News}}</ref> The network is now managed by [[Weigel Broadcasting]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Privacy Policy |url=https://dabltvnetwork.com/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Dabl |quote="You may also send inquiries by mail to: 26 North Halsted Chicago, IL 60661"}}</ref>
In December 2023, Dabl ended its run as a lifestyle-oriented network and relaunched with a schedule primarily consisting of off-network re-runs of Black-centric sitcoms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keys |first=Matthew |date=2023-12-29 |title=Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel |url=https://thedesk.net/2023/12/dabl-relaunches-comedy-channel-paramount-cbs/ |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=The Desk |language=en-us}}</ref>


==Programming==
==Programming==
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==Affiliates==
==Affiliates==
{{Main|List of Dabl affiliates}}
{{Main|List of Dabl affiliates}}
Outside of the CBS News and Stations (owned and operated), the network is offered to affiliates on a case-by-case basis one of revenue-sharing, a license fee or leasing.<ref name="vty"/> Dabl's partner stations include stations from the station groups of [[CBS News and Stations]],<ref name="bc">{{cite news |last1=Albiniak |first1=Paige |date=June 17, 2019 |title=CTD to Dabble in Diginets With Lifestyle Net Dabl |language=en-us |work=Broadcasting & Cable |url=https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/ctd-to-dabble-in-diginets-with-lifestyle-net-dabl |access-date=September 21, 2019}}</ref> [[Bahakel Communications]], [[Capitol Broadcasting Company]], [[Graham Media Group]], [[Meredith Corporation]], [[News-Press & Gazette Company]], [[Gray Television]], [[Sinclair Broadcast Group]], [[Nexstar Media Group]] and [[Univision Communications]].<ref name=fbs/> It was previously carried by [[Pluto TV]] and [[Paramount+]] before its December 2023 relaunch.
Outside the CBS News and Stations (owned and operated), the network is offered to affiliates on a case-by-case basis one of revenue-sharing, a license fee or leasing.<ref name="vty"/> Dabl's partner stations include stations from the station groups of [[CBS News and Stations]],<ref name="bc">{{cite news |last1=Albiniak |first1=Paige |date=June 17, 2019 |title=CTD to Dabble in Diginets With Lifestyle Net Dabl |language=en-us |work=Broadcasting & Cable |url=https://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/ctd-to-dabble-in-diginets-with-lifestyle-net-dabl |access-date=September 21, 2019}}</ref> [[Bahakel Communications]], [[Capitol Broadcasting Company]], [[Graham Media Group]], [[Meredith Corporation]], [[News-Press & Gazette Company]], [[Gray Television]], [[Sinclair Broadcast Group]], [[Nexstar Media Group]] and [[Univision Communications]].<ref name=fbs/> It was previously carried by [[Pluto TV]] and [[Paramount+]] before its December 2023 relaunch.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 04:48, 30 December 2023

DABL
TypeDigital multicast television network
(black programming)
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaUnited States
(available in most markets)
AffiliatesList of Dabl affiliates
HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Programming
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerParamount Global
ParentCBS Media Ventures
(CBS Entertainment Group)
Key peopleSteve LoCascio
(COO/CFO, CBS Global Distribution Group)
History
FoundedJune 27, 2019; 5 years ago (2019-06-27)
LaunchedSeptember 9, 2019; 4 years ago (2019-09-09)
Links
Websitedabltvnetwork.com
Availability
Terrestrial
Affiliated with terrestrial television stations in select marketsSee list of affiliates
Streaming media
Other servicesFubo, YouTube TV, Hulu

Dabl (/ˈdæbəl/) is an American Black-oriented digital multicast television network owned by the CBS Media Ventures subsidiary of Paramount Global.

The company's formerly-owned other subchannel network, Catchy Comedy (then known as Decades), through CBS News and Stations was launched in 2014 with Weigel Broadcasting.[1][2] The network was the first CBS-owned property that has its operations built and operated using cloud computing, and is transmitting through CBS's media operations platform, which utilizes both automation and cloud-enabled technology.[3]

History

In June 2019, CBS Television Distribution (now known as CBS Media Ventures) announced that it would launch DABL, a life style broadcasting network. The network will be carried on CBS owned and operated stations covering 39% of the population and had agreements giving the network over 70% coverage as of the announcement. To add to CBS library of daytime talk, court and informational programming, CBS acquired Martha Stewart and Emeril Lagasse programming to round out the network's schedule. Prior, CBS stations were slow to add additional subchannels since the 2009 digital transition.[1] Dabl followed two ad supported streaming services from CBS, CBS Sports HQ and ET Live. Deadline.com sees Dabl's launch occurring in a multicast network "boom time" as these network operation on low cost with library-based programming with "sizeable ratings".[4]

Dabl launched on September 9, 2019[3] having an expected 80% coverage as of August 27, 2019.[5]

In December 2023, Dabl ended its run as a lifestyle-oriented network and relaunched with a schedule primarily consisting of off-network re-runs of Black-centric sitcoms.[6]

Programming

Current[7]

Former

Affiliates

Outside the CBS News and Stations (owned and operated), the network is offered to affiliates on a case-by-case basis one of revenue-sharing, a license fee or leasing.[1] Dabl's partner stations include stations from the station groups of CBS News and Stations,[8] Bahakel Communications, Capitol Broadcasting Company, Graham Media Group, Meredith Corporation, News-Press & Gazette Company, Gray Television, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Nexstar Media Group and Univision Communications.[5] It was previously carried by Pluto TV and Paramount+ before its December 2023 relaunch.

References

  1. ^ a b c Littleton, Cynthia (June 17, 2019). "CBS to Launch DABL Digital Lifestyle Channel in September". Variety. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Michael Malone (October 21, 2014). "CBS Stations, Weigel Partner on Oldies Digi-Net Decades". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  3. ^ a b Karlene Lukovitz (September 9, 2019). "CBS Launches Ad-Supported Digital Lifestyle Network Dabl". DigitalNewsDaily. MediaPost Communications. Retrieved September 15, 2019.
  4. ^ Hayes, Dade (June 17, 2019). "CBS Enters Lifestyle Market With Dabl, A New Network Featuring Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse". Deadline. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  5. ^ a b Berman, Marc (August 27, 2019). "Upcoming Lifestyle Digital Network Dabl To Launch On September 9". Forbes. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
  6. ^ Keys, Matthew (2023-12-29). "Paramount relaunches Dabl as Black-strong comedy channel". The Desk. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
  7. ^ "Shows". Dabl. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. ^ Albiniak, Paige (June 17, 2019). "CTD to Dabble in Diginets With Lifestyle Net Dabl". Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved September 21, 2019.