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Modus Super Series, Pluto TV ready ADC Global Championship

Modus Super Series and Pluto TV are preparing to deliver one of the biggest amateur darts tournaments on record. The ADC Global Championship is returning to the MODUS Super Series from December 1st, now featuring 56 players competing for the largest amateur prize pot in darts history. The expanded 56-player field will be split into […]

November 26, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Data: SVoD programming shrinks in Q4; Sports content rises

Gracenote has updated its Data Hub with Q4 2025 data. Key highlights from the new release include a decrease in total SVoD programming compared to the previous quarter, and an uptick in sports content across both SVoD and FAST platforms. Q4 2025 Data Hub Update Highlights SVoD Video distribution across five global SVoD providers (Apple […]

November 25, 2025

LG enhances LG Channels

LG Electronics has unveiled an upgrade to its LG Channels FAST service. The update introduces a new logo and an enhanced user interface (UI) designed to deliver “a more intuitive and seamless viewing experience”. With advanced content recommendations, LG Channels now makes it even easier for viewers to discover and watch content. Since its 2015 […]

November 25, 2025

Squirrel to launch second DTT channel in Spain

TV group Squirrel has announced it will launch a new free-to-air TV channel in Spain, set to be fully available on DTT from January 1st 2026. The new network, distributed through the country’s main television platforms, will focus on premium fictional content. According to the company, the launch will broaden and enhance Spain’s current television […]

November 25, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

MPs warn on BBC licence fee collection effectiveness

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 […]

November 21, 2025By Colin Mann

Ofcom consults on broadcast regulation review

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 […]

November 20, 2025By Colin Mann

4Fangs launches FAST Channel on Amagi’s cloud platform

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 […]

November 19, 2025

wedotv expands distribution on VIDAA globally

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 […]

November 19, 2025

Mediapro expands into FAST channel management

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 […]

November 18, 2025

Canela.TV FAST Channels on Amazon’s Fire TV Channels in US

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 […]

November 18, 2025