Samsung TV Plus has announced that it has nearly 700 streaming channels now in the US – claiming ti offer more than any of the other major FAST platforms. The curated line-up includes more than 100 exclusive channels and delivers entertainment across all key categories including live sports, music, kids, Spanish language, K-Content, films and […]

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has announced a new agreement with Mattel, the toy manufacturing and entertainment company. This partnership will bring a lineup of Mattel’s iconic children’s content across Europe. The content will be available on Rakuten TV’s Family channel and will also be accessible on-demand as part of Rakuten TV’s library of […]

Independent distributor All3Media International is expanding its portfolio of channels with the launch of original new FAST channel Demand Drama, which will be available in the UK this April. Demand Drama brings audiences a variety of titles from All3Media International’s scripted catalogue. The schedule mixes crime dramas and thrillers with family-friendly favourites, dramas and soaps. […]

Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced the launch of The Osbournes FAST Channel, in a move that will see the iconic reality series made available on free ad-supported services. The Osbournes launches this April on Rakuten TV, LG Channels, Xumo Play, TCL, VIZIO, Sling Freestream, Plex, Anoki and […]

DOGTV Networks, the recently rebranded company behind the app and subscription service DOGTV, has launched Unleashed by DOGTV, a new FAST and YouTube channel streaming a variety of free content for dog lovers and pet parents. At launch the channel is available on Amazon’s Fire TV in the US and Tugo TV in the US […]

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, is partnering with TCL, the consumer electronics manufacturers, to bring more than 50 FAST channels across multiple genres, to TCL Channel, TCL’s free streaming service, available on millions of TCL smart TVs across Europe. The channels will include Rakuten TV’s owned and operated (O&O) channels and selected third-party channels […]

Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, has announced an expanded global partnership with Samsung Ads, the advanced advertising division of Samsung Electronics. From 2023 to 2024, Samsung Ads saw double-digit percentage gross revenue growth on the Magnite Streaming SSP as a result of their collaboration. To bolster audience addressability in streaming, Samsung Ads will leverage […]

Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has introduced audience measurement capabilities to its VideoNow electronic programme guide (EPG), a significant step toward ad-monetisation in the DTH FTA satellite video market. VideoNow, available on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 platform, has long provided viewers with a way to find and access FTANow, with its expansion into the […]

Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has signed two IntelsatOne IP agreements providing full time distribution of content. “Broadcasters and programmers are looking for reliable and cost-effective alternatives to contribute and distribute video feeds regionally and globally,” said Pascale Fromont, vice president and general manager of Media, Intelsat. “Since its inception in 2023, IntelsatOne IP is […]

VIDAA, the smart TV platform, has announced the integration of FAST channels from Sky into its VIDAA Channels lineup, further enhancing the platform’s selection of free-to-view content. The channels, including the likes of Pick Monkey Rescue, Sky Artist of The Year and Sky Sports Stories, bring a range of previously aired shows directly to VIDAA-enabled […]