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FA Cup third round broadcast schedule confirmed

The BBC has announced that it will show the FA Cup third-round games between Manchester City and Salford City and Arsenal vs Manchester United this January. Pep Guardiola’s side will host League Two Salford, owned by a group of former Manchester United players, on January 11th with kick-off at 17:45 GMT, whilst Arsenal will welcome […]

December 6, 2024By Nik Roseveare

ITV Studios launching 4 FAST channels on Roku

Speaking at Content London, Graham Haigh, EVP Digital, Global Partnerships and COO of upcoming new label Zoo 55, announced that ITV Studios will launch The Graham Norton Show Channel on the Roku Channel in the US and Canada, along with three further new FAST channels. The Graham Norton Show channel – featuring running episodes of […]

December 5, 2024

Freely adds 4 new content partners

Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has struck deals with AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), PBS America, GB News and QVC who will all bring their content offerings to the Freely streaming platform. The new partnerships will strengthen Freely’s content offering over Wi-Fi, bringing the […]

December 3, 2024By Colin Mann

Samsung TV Plus adds 12 FAST channels from A+E

Samsung TV Plus – Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service – has launched a selection of  US content from the library of A+E Media Group for viewers across the UK and European regions. The 12 new channels feature many fan-favourite programmes from across the library of A+E Networks’ global brands, including A&E, The History […]

December 2, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Montenegro: RTCG launches free streaming platform

Montenegro’s public broadcaster, RTCG, has launched its free streaming platform, MNE Play, offering live and on-demand access to its TV and radio programming worldwide. The platform offers a seven-day rewind function, classic series, films and documentaries. It also features advanced search, personalised content, multiple language options, and messaging. MNE Play is initially available on web, […]

November 29, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Italy: wedotv FAST channels on Agile TV

wedotv, the free streaming platform, has partnered with Agile Content to launch wedotv movies and wedotv BIG stories on the newly launched Agile TV in Italy. Agile Content, a Spanish technology company, provides digital television services with a range of entertainment options, including live TV channels, on-demand content, and streaming services. Agile Content launched Agile […]

November 26, 2024

Fremantle FAST channels on MyFree DirecTV

Fremantle has announced that it will bring a FAST channel line-up featuring their television content to DirecTV’s new curated streaming platform, MyFree DirecTV. This will provide viewers with access to a wide range of Fremantle’s programming, including game shows and reality series. Channels coming to the new service will include: • BUZZR – a nonstop line-up […]

November 25, 2024

Wurl, Transmit partnership

Transmit, a technology platform offering advanced advertising solutions, and Wurl, a specialist in the Connected TV (CTV) industry, have announced a strategic partnership to bring Transmit’s in-stream ad formats to FAST channels in the Wurl ecosystem. The in-stream ad formats will allow FAST channels to create incremental inventory and revenue without disrupting the viewer experience, […]

November 22, 2024

C4 exec: ‘BVoD great opportunity for advertisers in VoD age’

Following his participation on a panel at the British Screen Forum in London on ‘Where Next For VoD’, Ewan Douglas, Head of Nations/Regions Sales at UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has shared some thoughts on the opportunities for advertisers and broadcasters in the streaming age, admitting he has never been more optimistic about the vital […]

November 21, 2024By Colin Mann

wedotv launches True Stories channel

AVoD and FAST Channel provider wedotv is launching another free TV channel with wedotv True Stories. The linear 24-hour service focuses on true stories, real cases and authentic people. In the True Crime programme strand, documentaries from ZDF Studios, Balanga and other producers shed light on true crimes and real criminal cases in series such […]

November 21, 2024