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VTM (TV channel)

April 30, 2024

This article is about the television station. For other uses, see VTM (disambiguation).

VTM or Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij (English: Flemish Television Company) is the main commercial television station in Flanders (the Dutch-speaking northern region of Belgium) and forms part of a network of channels owned by DPG Media (formerly Medialaan).

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 Kesel interviewed by VTM Nieuws

It was launched on 1 February 1989 as the second commercial television channel in Belgium after the French-speaking RTL-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 as VTM 2 and VTM 3. Many programs originally aired on VTM may later rerun on these other channels. The broadcaster also owns two radio stations: Q-music and JOEfm. It also formerly owned the now defunct Radio BemBem. In 2005 there were talks about MEDIALAAN, VTM's former owner, buying the Flemish part of Canal Plus from Telenet but this fell through. In 2006 rumours spread that the RTL Group would buy 50% of MEDIALAAN, but VTM as well as RTL denied those plans.

In 2004, VTM lost its market dominance back to the public broadcaster VRT's flagship channel één. 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 called TamTam, competing with VRT's Ketnet. It featured programmes such as Teletubbies Everywhere and Miffy for little children and shows such as SimsalaGrimm, Tweety and Sylvester Mysteries, Schuif Af and Kids Top 20 for 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. ^ . Archived from the original on 2010-10-15.
  2. ^ "VTM".

External links edit

  • VTM
  • VTMKZOOM
  • 2BE
  • Jim
  • Q-music
  • JoeFM
  • MEDIALAAN
  • VMMtv

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This article is about the television station For other uses see VTM disambiguation VTM or Vlaamse Televisie Maatschappij English Flemish Television Company is the main commercial television station in Flanders the Dutch speaking northern region of Belgium and forms part of a network of channels owned by DPG Media formerly Medialaan VTMCountryBelgiumProgrammingLanguage s DutchPicture format625 Lines PAL analogue 576i SDTV1080i HDTV digital OwnershipOwnerDPG MediaSister channelsVTM 2VTM 3VTM 4VTM GoldVTM Non StopHistoryLaunched1 February 1989 35 years ago 1989 02 01 LinksWebsitewww wbr vtm wbr beAvailabilityStreaming mediaVTM GoWatch live Belgium only Jozef De Kesel interviewed by VTM Nieuws It was launched on 1 February 1989 as the second commercial television channel in Belgium after the French speaking RTL 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 as VTM 2 and VTM 3 Many programs originally aired on VTM may later rerun on these other channels The broadcaster also owns two radio stations Q music and JOEfm It also formerly owned the now defunct Radio BemBem In 2005 there were talks about MEDIALAAN VTM s former owner buying the Flemish part of Canal Plus from Telenet but this fell through In 2006 rumours spread that the RTL Group would buy 50 of MEDIALAAN but VTM as well as RTL denied those plans In 2004 VTM lost its market dominance back to the public broadcaster VRT s flagship channel een After its big rebrand in 2008 and the latest smaller rebrand in 2012 VTM regained strength with popular shows Contents 1 Programming 1 1 Currently aired Flemish co productions 1 2 Currently aired Imported productions 1 3 Formerly aired Flemish co productions 1 4 Formerly aired Imported productions 2 TamTam 3 VTM Kids 4 Teletext 5 Logos 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksProgramming editCurrently aired Flemish co productions edit Benidorm Bastards reruns only Echte Verhalen De Buurtpolitie Familie Belgian soap opera Het Weer I Can See Your Voice The Masked Singer The Voice Kids The Voice van Vlaanderen VTM Nieuws Wittekerke Currently aired Imported 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Defenders of the Outer Dimension Half amp Half House How I Met Your Mother Lou Grant Love Bites Magnum P I McLeod s Daughters Mercy Merlin NYPD Blue Packed to the Rafters Rush Second Noah Shark Shades of Blue Sons of Tucson The Education of Max Bickford The Event The Ex List The Good Doctor The Guardian The Voice U S Third Watch Touched by an Angel Two and a Half Men Will amp Grace Yes DearTamTam edit nbsp TamTam s logo 2000 2008 For several years VTM broadcast a kids strand called TamTam competing with VRT s Ketnet It featured programmes such as Teletubbies Everywhere and Miffy for little children and shows such as SimsalaGrimm Tweety and Sylvester Mysteries Schuif Af and Kids Top 20 for 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 editVTM 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 editVTM 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 nbsp nbsp nbsp nbsp 1989 1993 2004 2008 2008 2012 2012 2018 2018 2020See also editList of television channels in BelgiumReferences edit Vlaamse Hollywood vrouwen Archived from the original on 2010 10 15 VTM External links editVTM VTMKZOOM 2BE Jim Q music JoeFM MEDIALAAN VMMtv Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title VTM TV channel amp oldid 1218698639, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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