NBC's Cozi TV Adds Houston, Boston, KC

NBC multicast reaches 42% of U.S. with additional station partners; adds director of programming

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 6/10/2013 10:00:00 AM

Cozi TV, NBC Owned Television Stations' vintage TV digi-net, is adding WMFP Boston, KUBE Houston and KHSB Kansas City as station partners to bring its total U.S. home coverage to 47.5 million, or 42% of the nation.

The network launched in January. Besides airing on NBC's owned stations, Cozi TV affiliates include WTHR Indianapolis and KSNV Las Vegas.

"Given our growth in such a short period of time, it's clear that our iconic shows, like Bionic Woman, Magnum, P.I. and The Six Million Dollar Man, are being enthusiastically welcomed by audiences nationwide," said Meredith McGinn, vice president of Cozi and LX.TV.

Cozi TV has also named Diane Petzke its director of programming and promotion. Petzke comes from NYC Media, where she was general manager and director of programming for New York City's four non-commercial channels. She began her career at the Wall Street Journal, and has worked at MSNBC and with ABC News' 20/20.

"We're excited to bring someone of Diane's caliber to Cozi TV," said McGinn. "Her talents and experience are sure to help launch Cozi TV to the next level."

Cozi competes in a lively entertainment digi-net space alongside the likes of Me-TV, This TV and Antenna TV, among others.