MotorTrend Group, a Warner Bros Discovery company, has announced the launch of its first Spanish-language FAST TV channel, MotorTrend VELOZ TV. There will be 12 series to start on the 24/7 channel, including Shorty’s Dream Shop, with the first majority Latino cast from MotorTrend, as well as popular programmes including Bitchin’ Rides, Inside West Coast […]
FITE has announced that its FAST channel, FITE 24/7, achieved a record 7.3 million visits during Q3. Built on 1000s of hours of combat sports events – including boxing, MMA, grappling and pro-wrestling – and other entertainment content, the channel serves round the clock action via 19 international platform affiliates and on the FITE app […]
XGen Network ( XGN), a network operator for US 5G Broadcasting TV stations, has announced the launch of the first solution for the general public to receive an over-the-air 5G Broadcast signal on an SDR with downloadable software. The SDR software download enables SDR owners, most notably ham radio operators, the ability to receive WWOO’s Boston over-the-air […]
Heartland Video Systems (HVS) has announced a transformative collaboration with Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE). The collaboration will serve the broadcasting industry with innovative ATSC 3.0 datacasting solutions that provide businesses with extensive options in sending firmware, software, and increasingly important data. “Our collaboration with HPE is a pivotal moment for HVS. This collaboration melds our […]
Insight TV, the millennial-focused channel operator, has announced its official membership in the UHD World Association (UWA), marking a milestone in the company’s commitment to advancing the world of ultra-high-definition (UHD) entertainment. The UHD World Association is renowned for its commitment to advancing UHD technology and promoting the highest quality standards in the industry. Rian […]
BBC Studios Kids & Family and CBeebies have announced a dual commission for the hit preschool property Hey Duggee. There will be a fifth season of the multi award-winning series as well as a brand-new spin-off called Hey Duggee’s Squirrel Club. Both series are created by Grant Orchard, Senior Director at Studio AKA. Hey Duggee […]
MAVTV – the media platform for passion-fueled motorsports, powersports and automotive programming – has announced that its streaming channel, MAVTV Select, is now available on Xumo Play, the US FAST service. “Xumo Play viewers can now immerse themselves in MAVTV’s thrilling content, enabling enthusiasts to discover stories both on and off the track and further […]
Despite continued economic caution among marketers, ad view growth on premium video remained healthy in both the US and Europe in the first half of 2023, with 6 per cent and 15 per cent growth respectively, according to FreeWheel’s latest Video Marketplace Report. There continues to be significant regional differences in viewing habits. Large screen […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation under section 25 of the Competition Act 1998 (CA98) into a suspected infringement or infringements of the Chapter I prohibition of the CA98 by a number of undertakings involved in the production, creation and/or broadcasting of television content. The investigation concerns the activities of […]
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to make US cable and satellite operators inform the agency if a channel has gone dark for an extended period due to a retransmission dispute, and to refund subscribers for those extended blackouts. Chair Jessica Rosenworcel has circulated notices of proposed rulemakings (NPRMs) to that effect to fellow […]