WFRV Adding Bounce TV To Its Multicast Lineup

Nexstar Broadcasting Group’s CBS affiliate WFRV Green Bay-Appleton, Wis. (DMA 68), said today it plans to introduce a new channel on Sept. 1. Katz Broadcasting’s Bounce TV will launch on ch. 5.2.

Commenting on the launch, Mike Smith, the station’s VP-GM, said: “WFRV Local 5 is dedicated to anticipating the evolving needs and serving the interests of our local community. The upcoming launch of Bounce on 5.2 reflects our commitment to providing local viewers with additional compelling entertainment choices and community-focused content that is complementary to our station’s existing local news and other exclusive local and network-affiliated programming.”

Bounce TV is the nation’s first African American broadcast network, featuring a programming mix of theatrical motion pictures, sporting events, documentaries, specials, inspirational faith-based programs, off-network series, original programming and more.