The Public Accounts Committee of the UK House of Commons has warned that if the collection and enforcement of the licence fee is not modernised, the BBC risks compliant fee payers questioning the fairness of the system. In a new report on the BBC’s accounts, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warns that the broadcaster’s mission […]
MOAs announced in its review of Public Service Media, Ofcom is seeking views on areas where broadcast regulation might be reformed or streamlined to support growth and innovation across the sector. The majority of the existing broadcasting legislative and regulatory framework was designed for a world of linear, scheduled programming. While the media regulator is […]
Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has announced the launch of 4Fangs, a new FAST channel, powered by Amagi’s cloud infrastructure, is now available to connected TV audiences across Mexico and other Hispanic markets in Latin America. The launch marks a collaboration between Versatile Communications and Amagi to deliver […]
wedotv, the free ad-supported streaming network, has expanded its distribution on the VIDAA smart-TV platform for its newly upgraded AVoD app, its FAST channel wedotv: Legacy, and its new auto-sports FAST channel wedotv: AUTA. With new and enhanced features, including an improved user navigation interface and expanded lineup of Live TV channels, wedotv’s AVOD app […]
Mediapro has announced it is expanding its footprint in the FAST space for platforms including Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, TCL Channel, Whale TV+, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Titan OS, Nuestra TV and GolStadium. The channel lineup offers a range of content focused on football, Gen Z entertainment, and eSports and is now accessible […]
Canela Media has announced the launch of five new FAST channels on Amazon’s Fire TV Channels in the US bringing more of Canela.TV’s content to audiences nationwide. “Expanding to Fire TV Channels allows us to share Canela.TV’s content with millions of new viewers,” said Karsten Amlie, SVP of Content Distribution and General Counsel at Canela […]
BRI (Bruder Releasing Inc), in collaboration with FAST Channels TV, has announced the launch of AMPD TV, a new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) Channel. AMPD TV has a wide variety of content including feature films in every genre, documentaries and series in its upcoming schedule. AMPD TV was created in response to the needs […]
Virgin Media O2 is giving Virgin TV customers access to linear FAST channel content via VoD at no extra cost. All Virgin TV customers can now watch episodes from their favourite FAST channel shows whenever suits them outside of the linear TV schedule. Customers can access the catch-up content via Virgin Media’s On Demand streaming […]
Pluto TV Snooker 900 – the dedicated snooker channel exclusively on Pluto TV and supported by legend Ronnie O’Sullivan – has extended its reach by launching in France, Italy and Spain. The channel is the home of Snooker 900 – a fast-paced, 15-minute format designed for today’s streaming audience. Created by Jason Francis in 2022, […]
The US remains the world’s most influential media and entertainment (M&E) market, generating 39 per cent of global revenues. Out of the $1.1 trillion (€0.94tn) worldwide M&E economy, the US alone contributes $430 billion. It also dominates streaming, accounting for 53 per cent of global SVoD revenues ($181 billion), 80 per cent of the FAST […]