Versant, Comcast’s planned spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Free TV Networks (FTN), a provider of free over-the-air digital broadcast networks and free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels in the US. Versant says the transaction will broaden its entertainment portfolio, expand distribution across key audience segments, […]
NextTrip, a technology-forward travel and media company defining the intersection of Media and Travel, has announced the completion and launch of JOURNY’s new apps for Apple iOS, Roku, and Android, making JOURNY’s expanding library of licensed and original travel content accessible across major connected devices and mobile platforms. This milestone follows JOURNY’s recent VoD platform […]
Tubi, Fox’s ad-supported streaming service, is now available on Virgin Media TV in the UK, making its catalogue of over 60,000 movies and TV episodes accessible to more households, at no extra cost. With the addition of Tubi, Virgin Media customers can now explore a wide range of content that includes everything from fan-favourites and […]
Zee Entertainment UK has announced the launch of Jodha Akbar, a dedicated single IP channel now available on Samsung TV Plus in France. This exclusive channel brings the popular historical drama Jodha Akbar directly to French audiences, marking another milestone in Zee’s mission to expand its global footprint. Jodha Akbar is an extension of the […]
Research from Omdia presented by Omdia Head of M&E Maria Rua Aguete at Content London reveals that Spain is now Europe’s leading free ad supported streaming TV (FAST) market, with 35 per cent of online adults watching FAST services each month. This places Spain ahead of the UK (26 per cent), Germany (25 per cent) and […]
Vodafone and Orange are both strengthening their television line-up in Spain. Vodafone is adding eight new channels, following a partnership with The Channel Store, the audiovisual distribution division of TVUP Streaming Media. The new channels will be available from December 18th. The full list includes Cry Babies, El Reino Infantil, Movie Music, Crimen e Historia, […]
Over the last ten years, French thematic channels have lost some €800 million in distribution revenues, which decreased from a total of €2.55 billion in 2014 to €1.76 billion in 2023. Over the same period, their ad revenues fell by 40 per cent, according to trade body ACCES. In 2025, 400 jobs were lost and eight thematic […]
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 […]
BoltOS, the media-technology company transforming how content publishers monetise audience engagement, has announced a strategic partnership with Olympusat, a provider of Hispanic and multicultural media content. Through this collaboration, BoltOS’s proprietary immersive engagement technology will power enhanced revenue generation across Olympusat’s seven FreeTV FAST channels on Bolt+, demonstrating how content publishers can unlock significant new […]
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 […]