Programming
Ion Television operates on a 108-hour network programming schedule, which it adopted in October 2012. It provides general entertainment programming to affiliated stations Monday-Fridays from 11 a.m.-3 a.m. ET/PT, and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m.-3 a.m. ET/PT. An E/I compliant children's programming block known as qubo airs for one hour each Wednesday–Friday at 11 a.m. ET/PT. All other times are filled with religious programming or infomercials.
The current method of using syndicated programming is very similar to the international model of broadcasting used in Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia and Australia, but not the United States. This model mixes imported and syndicated shows with original programming.
On May 1, 2008, Ion Television released its new programming plan for the 2008–2009 season at the New York Public Library in New York City. In addition to the "new" programming as described, Ion announced a new logo and slogan for the network, Positively Entertaining.
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