Bpm:tv
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- The correct title of this article is bpm:tv. The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions.
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| Type | Digital cable specialty channel |
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| Country |  Canada |
| Availability | National |
| Slogan | Dance with Attitude |
| Owner | Stornoway Communications |
| Launch date | September 7, 2001 |
| Website | bpmtv.com |
bpm:tv (beats per minute television) is a Canadian category 2 digital cable specialty channel owned by Stornoway Communications. bpm:tv's programming is devoted to dance music- electronica, house, techno, eurodance, trance and the club lifestyle.
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[edit] Programming
The majority of bpm:tv's schedule is made up of shows consisting of music videos and programs relating to dance, lifestyle and the djs/music artists.
[edit] Noted Programs
- afterdark
- BACK @ YA! - Viewer request show
- Baker & Becker
- bpm:tv presents... - magazine style culture/event show
- DJ Marky D's Housemix
- DJ Marky D's Euromix
- Dance Recall - Classic Dance Tracks - Hosted by Louie La Vella
- Electronica - Hosted by Miss Raquel
- Foreign Flo - Dance music videos from around the world - Hosted by Louie La Vella
- Hot 20 Dance Chart
- MC Mario Mixdown
- spotlight - artist profiles
- Remixed, Remade, Remodeled - Hosted by Scott Fox
- Wildlife - American show originally on A3TV
[edit] Financial struggles and criticism
bpm:tv is considered a digital channel on the fringe. It generates little ad revenue and relies mostly on subscriber fees to generate just enough to cover its operating costs, this is probably due to the fact that large cable companies such as Shaw Communications that cover the majority of major centres in Western Canada and StarChoice satellite (also owned by Shaw) refuse to carry the channel.
The station has received criticism from viewers because of its "revolving door" of on-air talent from season to season, this policy has made it difficult for bpm:tv to generate loyal viewership. Rosemary Fusca has been in charge of bpm:tv since 2003.
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