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VTM (TV channel)

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VTM
CountryBelgium
Programming
Language(s)Dutch
Picture format
Ownership
OwnerDPG Media
Sister channelsVTM 2
VTM 3
VTM 4
VTM Gold
VTM Non-Stop
History
Launched1 February 1989;35 years ago(1989-02-01)
Links
Websitewww.vtm.be
Availability
Streaming media
VTM GoWatch live(Belgium only)
Jozef De Keselinterviewed byVTM Nieuws

VTMorVlaamse Televisie Maatschappij(English:Flemish Television Company) is the main commercial television station inFlanders(the Dutch-speaking northern region ofBelgium) and forms part of a network of channels owned byDPG Media(formerlyMedialaan).

It was launched on 1 February 1989 as the second commercial television channel in Belgium after the French-speakingRTL-TVI,and quickly became the most popular TV channel in the Flemish part of Belgium. Early programming consisted of local versions of game shows like 'Rad Van Fortuin' (Wheel of Fortune) or 'Waagstuk!' (Jeopardy!). The channel is also considered to have been instrumental in the rebirth of the local music industry as it was the first TV channel to promote local music through its primetime TV show 'Tien om te zien' (Ten to see), a weekly chart show with only local music productions.

The channel's focus on local music and local versions of international TV formats quickly allowed it to outperform public television in 1989 and the early 1990s. Average marketshare went up to over 40% in 1993. Currently VTM is still the Flemish commercial market leader and the 2nd biggest channel in Flanders. It can be received on cable, digital cable, IPTV in Flanders and Belgium and by satellite in Europe.

Parent company DPG Group also operates sister channels, including VTMKzoom (children's), as well asVTM 2andVTM 3.Many programs originally aired on VTM may later rerun on these other channels. The broadcaster also owns two radio stations:Q-musicandJOEfm.It also formerly owned the now defunctRadio BemBem.In 2005 there were talks about MEDIALAAN, VTM's former owner, buying the Flemish part ofCanal PlusfromTelenetbut this fell through. In 2006 rumours spread that theRTL Groupwould buy 50% of MEDIALAAN, but VTM as well as RTL denied those plans.

In 2004, VTM lost its market dominance back to the public broadcasterVRT's flagship channeléén.After its big rebrand in 2008 and the latest smaller rebrand in 2012, VTM regained strength with popular shows.

Programming[edit]

Currently aired Flemish (co-)productions[edit]

Currently aired Imported productions[edit]

Formerly aired Flemish (co-)productions[edit]

Formerly aired Imported productions[edit]

TamTam[edit]

TamTam's logo (2000-2008)

For several years, VTM broadcast a kids' strand calledTamTam,competing with VRT'sKetnet.It featured programmes such asTeletubbies EverywhereandMiffyfor little children and shows such asSimsalaGrimm,Tweety and Sylvester Mysteries,Schuif AfandKids Top 20for older kids. During VTM's latest rebrand on 29 February 2008, the channel decided to do away with the TamTam brand. The programming block is now broadcast under the VTM brand.

VTM Kids[edit]

VTM Kids was the kids channel of VTM. It aired between 6am and 6pm. There was also a channel called VTM Kids+ which aired 24/7 and was a digital only channel. The VTM Kids brand started on 1 October 2009.

Teletext[edit]

VTM started a teletext service on 1 February 1996 which was stopped on 1 November 2014. The page 888 is still available for subtitles.[2]

Logos[edit]

1989–1993 2004–2008 2008–2012 2012–2018 2018–2020

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^"Vlaamse Hollywood vrouwen".Archived fromthe originalon 15 October 2010.
  2. ^"VTM".

External links[edit]

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