TVU Music Television

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TVU is a satellite TV station airing Alternative/Christian Rock and Hip Hop Videos. It's format is similar to early MTV airing mostly videos with VJs introducing the songs. TVU is non-profit and airs no commercials. Every six months TVU and Radio U host a fundraiser to raise the stations combined budget. The fundraiser was originally called FUNDrive until 2005 when the name was changed to UNLEASH The Music. TVU can be found on the Sky Angel satellite system and on its website [1] TVU is owned by Spirit communications, and its sister station is Radio U. It is based out of Columbus, Ohio.

[edit] About TVU

Spirit Communications launched RadioU in 1996, and TVU Music Television in 2001. The company's 24/7 radio and television programming is available to radio stations and cable systems nationwide; through SkyAngel's direct-to-home DBS satellite system; and online at RADIOU.COM and TVULIVE.COM. The programming targets 12-24 year olds with a message of hope and encouragement through an eclectic mix of popular music. The music and programming promote anti-drug and anti-violence messages, while upholding positive lifestyle messages to its student-age audience.

TVU provides solid, uplifting alternatives to other television programming aimed toward high school and college-age students. TVU works closely with The HelpLine, a call center organization that provides prayer and referral services to those in need. Spirit Communications’ non-commercial FM radio station in Columbus, Ohio also provides airtime to other non-profit organizations, hosts and promotes events each year to reinforce its positive lifestyle messages among area students, has produced a series of high school assemblies focused on drunk driving issues, and is an active voice for public service to the area.