An American digital cable and satellite television network owned by Participant Media. The channel, targeted at young adults between 18 and 34 years old, debuted on August 1, 2013. The channel ceased operations on October 31, 2016.
In December 2012, Participant Media acquired Halogen TV and the Documentary Channel. On March 27, 2013, the launch of Pivot was announced, and was described as a "disruptive TV" service, focusing on social advocacy.5 The channel would take over the space held by the aforementioned channels, giving Pivot an initial subscriber base of about 40 million cable and satellite television homes. The channel launched on August 1 at 6 a.m. with a rendition of the song that launched MTV in 1981 (coincidentally, also on August 1), "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, by several indie music artists, followed by a brief introduction to Pivot by Participant Media founder Jeffrey Skoll, and the first program, the 2010 documentary ReGeneration.6
In December 2012, Participant Media acquired Halogen TV and the Documentary Channel. On March 27, 2013, the launch of Pivot was announced, and was described as a "disruptive TV" service, focusing on social advocacy.5 The channel would take over the space held by the aforementioned channels, giving Pivot an initial subscriber base of about 40 million cable and satellite television homes. The channel launched on August 1 at 6 a.m. with a rendition of the song that launched MTV in 1981 (coincidentally, also on August 1), "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, by several indie music artists, followed by a brief introduction to Pivot by Participant Media founder Jeffrey Skoll, and the first program, the 2010 documentary ReGeneration.6
With the launch, Pivot TV became the first television channel to offer broadband-only subscriptions that allows live streaming of the linear channel and video on demand offerings without requiring a subscription to a pay television service.3
by SPrice1980 June 25, 2023
Get the Pivot TVmug. Aight bye jimmy ima going to go do pivot turns
Jimmy: I don’t know what that is
Me: its a useful maneuver to re position your front tire in a pinch, you ride motocross you wouldn’t understand
Jimmy: I don’t know what that is
Me: its a useful maneuver to re position your front tire in a pinch, you ride motocross you wouldn’t understand
by A_monkey_named_oliver August 5, 2021
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by TexasTube May 8, 2024
Get the Pittsburgh Pivotmug. In an odd numbered circle jerk, it is the man responsible for two other participants and any choreography or direction changes which are dictated by the experience level of the group.
by Muffy Tingstud May 31, 2024
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by Quintessenc3 August 31, 2017
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by It Tickled November 17, 2017
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