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| name = Knowledge |
| name = Knowledge Network |
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| logofile = Knowledgelogo.svg |
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| logocaption = '''Knowledge logo''' |
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| broadcast area = British Columbia (via cable), national (via satellite) |
| broadcast area = British Columbia (via cable), national (via satellite) |
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| headquarters = [[Burnaby]], [[British Columbia]] |
| headquarters = [[Burnaby]], [[British Columbia]] |
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| former names = Knowledge Network (1981-2008) |
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| web = [http://www.knowledge.ca/ Knowledge] |
| web = [http://www.knowledge.ca/ Knowledge] |
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| sat serv 1 = [[Bell TV]] |
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'''Knowledge''' (sometimes referred to as '''Knowledge Network''') is a [[Canada|Canadian]] [[English language]] public [[educational]] [[cable television|cable]] [[television network]] in the province of [[British Columbia]]. It is owned by the Knowledge Network Corporation, a provincial [[crown corporation]], and began broadcasting on January 12, 1981. |
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Knowledge Network is B.C.’s viewer-supported public broadcaster, reaching 1.5 million viewers each week throughout the province. We provide commercial-free creative documentaries and arts, culture and children’s programs from Canada and around the world. . It is owned by the Knowledge Network Corporation, a provincial [[crown corporation]], and began broadcasting on January 12, 1981. |
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| ⚫ | Knowledge Network’s broadcast licence is for satellite-to-cable programming, although it also broadcasts over-the-air in remote locations throughout British Columbia. These repeater sites are operated by local volunteers in the few areas of the province where cable television is not available. The network is also available on cable and direct to home satellite systems. |
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Knowledge also has a children's block, ''Knowledge Kids'', that airs ''[[Dino Dan]]'', ''[[Arthur (TV series)|Arthur]]'', ''[[Wild Kratts]]'', ''[[Mighty Machines]]'', ''[[Noonbory and the Super Seven]]'' and ''[[WordGirl]]''. A majority of programs on Knowledge Kids air on [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] in the USA. |
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Knowledge Network also has a children's block, Knowledge Kids, that features Knowledge’s kids characters Luna, Chip and Inkie. |
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Knowledge receives funding both from the British Columbia government and from public donations.<ref>{{cite web |
Knowledge receives funding both from the British Columbia government and from public donations.<ref>{{cite web |
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On September 28, 2008 Knowledge Network was rebranded as '''Knowledge'''.<ref>[http://www.marketingmag.ca/news/marketer-news/knowledge-network-rebrands-refreshes-with-rethink-18078 Knowledge Network rebrands, refreshes with Rethink], Marketing Magazine, 2008-10-15</ref> |
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==Overview== |
==Overview== |
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When Knowledge first signed on in 1981, its broadcast schedule originally ran from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. In later years, it broadcast from 06:55 a.m.-Midnight until July [[2007]], when programming hours were expanded to 06:00 a.m.-01:00 a.m. In late 2007, Knowledge Network began changing its logo from the green tree to its new [[wordmark]] logo, and as of June 2008 the green tree logo has been removed. The channel is currently a 24-hour broadcaster. |
When Knowledge first signed on in 1981, its broadcast schedule originally ran from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. In later years, it broadcast from 06:55 a.m.-Midnight until July [[2007]], when programming hours were expanded to 06:00 a.m.-01:00 a.m. In late 2007, Knowledge Network began changing its logo from the green tree to its new [[wordmark]] logo, and as of June 2008 the green tree logo has been removed. The channel is currently a 24-hour broadcaster. |
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The network obtains an average of 1.5 million viewers, or over one-third of British Columbians per week <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=d0dd61d4-a0f5-413d-b890-a29c7a2a05bb&p=1 | title=TV network rebrands and alters programming | date=2008-09-17 |accessdate=2009-10-29 | publisher=[[Vancouver Sun]]}}</ref>. Currently, within the province, the station holds the number one position on weekday mornings for kids age two to six. Also, it has experienced an increase in viewers age 29 to 49 for its prime time programs. |
The network obtains an average of 1.5 million viewers, or over one-third of British Columbians per week <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/business/story.html?id=d0dd61d4-a0f5-413d-b890-a29c7a2a05bb&p=1 | title=TV network rebrands and alters programming | date=2008-09-17 |accessdate=2009-10-29 | publisher=[[Vancouver Sun]]}}</ref>. Currently, within the province, the station holds the number one position on weekday mornings for kids age two to six. Also, it has experienced an increase in viewers age 29 to 49 for its prime time programs. |
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In its programming, Knowledge covers a full range of topics including politics, history and culture, arts and music, health, parenting, and science. |
In its programming, Knowledge covers a full range of topics including politics, history and culture, arts and music, health, parenting, and science. |
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With funding from the provincial government and over 33,000 donor households, Knowledge acquires and commissions over 750 hours of original programming per year. |
With funding from the provincial government and over 33,000 donor households, Knowledge acquires and commissions over 750 hours of original programming per year. |
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In-house production is discontinued in 2007 to work exclusively in partnership with independent producers from B.C. and Canada on the creation of original content. |
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Due to changes in its business plan, Knowledge no longer produces its own unique style of programming. Instead it obtains programming from other sources. |
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Knowledge Network is launching an HD channel in fall 2013. |
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==Logos== |
==Logos== |
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Revision as of 23:08, 26 April 2012
{{Infobox TV channel
| name = Knowledge Network
| logofile = Knowledgelogo.svg
| logocaption = Knowledge logo
| logosize = 100px
| launch = January 12, 1981
| closed date =
| picture format =
| share =
| share as of =
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| network =
| owner = Government of British Columbia
(Knowledge Network Corporation)
| slogan = Pass it on
| country = Canada
| broadcast area = British Columbia (via cable), national (via satellite)
| headquarters = Burnaby, British Columbia
| replaced names =
| sister names =
| timeshift names =
| web = Knowledge
Knowledge Network is B.C.’s viewer-supported public broadcaster, reaching 1.5 million viewers each week throughout the province. We provide commercial-free creative documentaries and arts, culture and children’s programs from Canada and around the world. . It is owned by the Knowledge Network Corporation, a provincial crown corporation, and began broadcasting on January 12, 1981.
Knowledge Network’s broadcast licence is for satellite-to-cable programming, although it also broadcasts over-the-air in remote locations throughout British Columbia. These repeater sites are operated by local volunteers in the few areas of the province where cable television is not available. The network is also available on cable and direct to home satellite systems.
Knowledge Network also has a children's block, Knowledge Kids, that features Knowledge’s kids characters Luna, Chip and Inkie.
Knowledge receives funding both from the British Columbia government and from public donations.[1]
Overview
Knowledge is British Columbia's public educational broadcaster and is required to be distributed as part of the basic cable service in British Columbia.
When Knowledge first signed on in 1981, its broadcast schedule originally ran from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. In later years, it broadcast from 06:55 a.m.-Midnight until July 2007, when programming hours were expanded to 06:00 a.m.-01:00 a.m. In late 2007, Knowledge Network began changing its logo from the green tree to its new wordmark logo, and as of June 2008 the green tree logo has been removed. The channel is currently a 24-hour broadcaster.
The network obtains an average of 1.5 million viewers, or over one-third of British Columbians per week [2]. Currently, within the province, the station holds the number one position on weekday mornings for kids age two to six. Also, it has experienced an increase in viewers age 29 to 49 for its prime time programs.
In its programming, Knowledge covers a full range of topics including politics, history and culture, arts and music, health, parenting, and science.
With funding from the provincial government and over 33,000 donor households, Knowledge acquires and commissions over 750 hours of original programming per year.
In-house production is discontinued in 2007 to work exclusively in partnership with independent producers from B.C. and Canada on the creation of original content.
Knowledge Network is launching an HD channel in fall 2013.
Logos
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Logo used during the mid-90's - 2007
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Logo used during 2007 - 2008 -
Alternate logo, used often to replace the current
See also
References
- ^ "Partners in Knowledge". Knowledge Network Corporation. Retrieved 2009-10-29. [dead link]
- ^ "TV network rebrands and alters programming". Vancouver Sun. 2008-09-17. Retrieved 2009-10-29.