User blog:Cbcarter34/Fates of GBN and BIG Networks decided

The fates of GBN and BIG Network was decided as BHC Communications bought out Great Holdings (part owner of GBN) and BIG Communications (part owner of BIG Network). As part of the purchase, QTV, Inc. (also part owner of both GBN and BIG Network). would remain part owners of the merged network in the interim until BHC Communications buys out QTV, Inc's share in the network. As a result of the merger, GBN and BIG Network will merge to become The Works, taking it's name from the former MGM digital subchannel network that ran from 2014 until the network shut down on Feb. 28, 2017.

"When GBN and BIG Network was launched in 2015, it caused a major realignment in this country. It also caused the assassination of (then GBN head) Michael McCoy, which left both networks at a complete disadvantage and both companies had been draining money for years. When most people see crap, we here at BHC Communications saw an opportunity, and we seized it," BHC Communications CEO Morgan Young said.

With BIG having only 8 affliates and GBN having 11 affiliates, The Works plan to merge the two together, including relocating affiliates to other DMAs. Also, The Works plan to add more via subchannels.

"To the fans of GBN and BIG Network, please understand why this had to be done because we felt that it's necessary to bring the two networks togethter and rebuild from the ground up. We got programs ready to go, and we hope that everyone tunes in and enjoys The Works," Young said as he concluded the press conference.

The Works will launch on Memorial Day at 7 AM with their new morning show, The Daily Buzz.