These are just some of the personal stories profiled on the new Frontliners TV, a network from PiZetta Media that spotlights real stories about healthcare workers, firefighters, police officers, teachers and soldiers.

“We focus on first-person stories of everyday heroism,” says Mike VanZetta, a veteran of local TV who launched the channel with his wife, a frontliner who had grown up in a military family and built a career as an elementary school teacher.

“I spent over 15 years learning and researching about the future of broadcast and digital media,” he says. “Thanks to technology and the evolution of connected TV, I realized that there are new ways to get more voices out there on television. That led us to telling untold stories of the heroes on the front lines around the world.”

Frontliners TV combines original production with user generated content and public domain videos, some of it produced by hospitals and other employers.

The goal, Mike VanZetta says, “is content that tells stories in a way that is quick, compelling and authentic.”

In addition to Frontliners TV, PiZetta Media offers four other channels:

Zoo Animal Antics

A behind-the-scenes look at zoo animals, with a focus on conservation and what zoos worldwide are doing to keep animals happy and healthy.

Valor TV

All about the U.S. armed forces, this network offers an In-depth look at military personnel.

Medic TV

Medical news and headlines straight from community hospitals.

Dispatch Network

A behind-the-scenes look at fire and police departments from around the world and in local communities.

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“PiZetta Media broadcasts five 24/7 FAST channels telling authentic first-person stories of everyday heroism. Frontliners TV tells authentic stories about healthcare workers, firefighters, police officers, soldiers and teachers” said Jamie Branson, CEO View TV Group.

“We want to recognize how PiZetta Media highlights the role these special people play in our lives by providing a great FAST2.0 viewing experience. We also respect how the creators of the channels, broadcast veteran Michael VanZetta & long-time educator Jen VanZetta donate a portion of their proceeds to non-profit organizations, zoos, hospitals, military groups, and other contributors to their channels” Jamie added.

“We have hundreds of shows dedicated to these unsung heroes, and we are very excited to partner with Kapang and View TV Group to amplify the voices of frontliners on a larger scale.” Michael VanZetta, CEO & Co-Founder, PiZetta Media. “The transformation in look and feel of the rebuilt channels once the FAST 2.0 Standard is applied will be extraordinary. It allows me to add value to the channels and to the platforms that will host it including Roku, and many others. We know that a traditional television format will gain more viewing hours and revenue” Michael added.

The rebuilt channels, Frontliners TV, Zoo Animal Antics, Valor TV, Health 24/7 and Dispatch Network will also appear on the View TV Group Connected Television (CTV) platform, Kapang broadcasting in the UK and US. The previous channel feed to other platforms has been replaced and will be free of any fixed charge / connector fee, using View TV Group’s broadcast content delivery network, Broadcast CDN.

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Michael VanZetta, Chief Executive Officer of PiZettamedia and broadcast news veteran, can be slated as an expressionist fulfilling his dream of helping others tell their stories. Back in 2002 at 20 years old he started his first job at WTWO in Terre Haute, IL, then ventured onto other stations, such as WSET, WJLA, WUSA9, and Sinclair Broadcast Group Corporate becoming a well-known and seasoned professional in commercials, production, digital news, and marketing.

Throughout the pandemic, he had first-hand experience in dealing with a loved one as a frontline worker. His wife and co-founder, Jen V. is a teacher, and her school system, like the rest of the world, had to transition into a new normal with virtual only pivoting the entire industry of education.

After seeing this, the VanZettas developed a plan to showcase firefighters, teachers, veterinarians, nurses, police officers, emergency care professionals, etc., on their day-to-day duties to highlight how much they pour into our communities. In 2021 PiZetta Media made its debut on HeroGo TV, making its channels available in thousands of homes across the United States.

Lookweareincluded.com spoke with VanZetta about his new television channels and the impact he’s making in the media industry.

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