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POP kids’ channels on Samsung TV Plus in Australia, NZ

June 12, 2025

Narrative Entertainment has signed a FAST deal with Samsung TV Plus to bring its kids’ POP channel to Australia and New Zealand. The channel is live now. The launch of POP will mean global franchises such as Totally Spies and Yu-Gi-Oh Sevens are available on FAST for families down under.
“It’s well understood that viewing habits for kids’ content are driving major changes in our industry – we’re working to stay ahead of those changes by ensuring we’re available in the right places, with the right commercial strategy,” said Narrative Entertainment Digital Director, Jacob Ahlin. “We’re evolving POP by building on the credibility it has as a long-standing linear channel, and expanding our reach with digital channels in new territories. Our partnership with Samsung TV Plus is central to that digital expansion.”
Brigitte Slattery, Regional Head of Samsung TV Plus for Asia Pacific, added: “The launch of the POP channel in Australia and New Zealand marks a step forward in expanding our kids content offering on Samsung TV Plus. POP brings a vibrant mix of engaging, age-appropriate programming that families can enjoy together, further enhancing the value of our TV Plus Platform. As we continue to grow our platform, this addition strengthens our commitment to delivering quality entertainment for audiences of all ages. For brands, agencies and IP owners, POP is an opportunity to reach valuable audiences in a high quality, brand-safe setting.”
Narrative Entertainment already runs the POP, Tiny POP, and POP Up channels in the UK, delivering free TV to children from 2 to 12. Pop UP was launched in May 2024 as a rotating single-IP FAST channel.

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