Pivot (TV network)

Pivot
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaUnited States
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California
Programming
Language(s)English
Ownership
OwnerParticipant Media
History
LaunchedAugust 1, 2013 (2013-08-01)
Replaced
ClosedOctober 31, 2016 (2016-10-31)
(3 years, 2 months and 30 days)

Pivot was an American digital cable and satellite television network owned by Participant Media that aired programming that focused on social issues and activism. The channel, targeted at young adults between 18 and 34 years old, debuted on August 1, 2013.[1][2][3] The channel ceased operations on October 31, 2016.[4]

  1. ^ Marechal, A. J. (March 27, 2013). "Wake Up, Kids: Disruptive TV Is Here Via Participant Media's Pivot Cabler". Variety. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
  2. ^ Gardner, Eriq (March 27, 2013). "Participant Introduces 'Pivot' TV Cable Network, First Programming Slate". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  3. ^ Morabito, Andrea (March 27, 2013). "Upfronts 2013: Participant Media's Cable Network Named 'Pivot'". Broadcasting & Cable. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
  4. ^ Rainey, James (August 17, 2016). "Participant Media Shutting Down Its Pivot TV Channel (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 18, 2016.