BYU Television International
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| Type | Satellite, Cable, Television Network |
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| Branding | BYU Television International |
| Country | United States |
| Availability | Latin America, Iberian Peninsula, Worldwide |
| Slogan | Discovering cultures, inspiring lives |
| Owner | Brigham Young University |
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Launch date
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March 2007 |
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Official website
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BYU Television International |
Brigham Young University Television International (BYUtv International) is a Utah-based cable and satellite television channel that broadcasts throughout the American continents and parts of Europe free of charge. Its headquarters are located on the Brigham Young University campus in Provo, Utah. It was founded in 2007 and is currently the largest university channel in the Americas. As of January 2013, BYUtv International is available to 6.7 million households. Its content is available in Spanish and Portuguese and focuses on world cultures, families, and doctrine from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The channel, run by station manager Saul Leal, has been nominated for 11 Emmy awards and won 5 in the last two years. Its slogan is “discovering cultures, inspiring lives.”
BYUtv International started as a result of a request to provide BYUtv’s content in Spanish and Portuguese. A translation team was brought on in 2008, and in 2009 it started producing original content.
BYUtv International provides 24-hour programming in both Spanish and Portuguese. 25% of its content is original and the rest comes from popular television channels. All of its content, whether original ornot, is translated into Spanish and Portuguese and voiced over by BYU students,professionals, and local third party translation companies. The followingprograms are being shown in 2013:
Nexos is a weekly program about arts, culture, news, technology, lifestyle and community. “Nexos” is Spanish for “links” or “linking” and tries to connect different cultures. It is hosted by Brigham Young University students and reporters from Latin America and is specifically geared towards Latin American youth, although it is watched by people of all ages. It is broadcast to Latin America in both Spanish and Portuguese. It won an Emmy in the fall of 2011 and won its second Telly in the beginning of 2012.
This show includes a variety of stories, interviews and segments about topics such as best of web, music, fashion, arts, culture and sports, among others. It is produced in Portuguese and hosted by Brigham Young University students from Brazil. Its cast has produced episodes in the Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Florianópolis, and also in Utah. Its content focuses mainly on Brazil and its culture. It was awarded an Emmy in 2012 for Arts/Entertainment.
Entrepreneurs is a show designed to teach how to start and maintain a business. The show is intended for aspiring entrepreneurs who need direction and tips on how to make it in the business world. Successful entrepreneurs who know the business worlds of Latin America and the United States are interviewed and give suggestions on how to be successful in business. It also encourages youth to give back to their community as they are able.
This program seeks to help people become aware of how people are doing good in their communities and around the world. It tells the stories of Latin American individuals and their communities, showing their lifestyles and how they impact those around them. It encourages viewers to engage in their communities and serve others. It was awarded an Emmy in 2012 for Human Interest.
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