In the latest issue of Euromedia we take the temperature of the FAST business. Guess what? It is running very hot. There are hundreds more channels streaming out thousands more hours and carrying tens of thousands of ads. And viewers? Of course there are viewers, but enough to go around? The major platforms, Prime Video, […]
Little Dot Studios, the digital media network, social media agency and multi-platform production company, has secured a multi-platform content agreement with international distributor, Sphere Abacus. The new multi-year partnership sees Little Dot Studios (an All3Media company) license 150 hours of long-form programming for its global digital broadcast network. Additionally, Sphere Abacus has appointed Little Dot […]
Xumo, Comcast’s and Charter’s streaming platform joint venture, has announced fans in the US will be able to livestream two opening FIFA World Cup 2026 matches on Xumo Play – Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage of Mexico vs South Africa on June 11th and USA vs Paraguay on June 12th – no login or subscription required. By […]
FuboTV has announced a distribution agreement with NBCUniversal. Fubo customers in the US can now stream NBCU’s Spanish-language networks, Telemundo and Universo, with NBCUniversal’s English-language networks, including the new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), regional sports networks (RSNs) and new FAST channels, to launch in the coming weeks. Customers will be able to access NBCUniversal programming […]
FAST Channel TV’s recent article 5 Thriving FAST Categories explored the standout genres shaping today’s streaming space, and one thing was clear: success in free ad-supported streaming television isn’t about the size of your library, it’s about focus. The most effective channels consistently own a distinct mood, niche, or viewing behavior, and package it into […]
Titan OS, the Barcelona-based technology, entertainment and advertising company, has announced a partnership to launch Inter 24/7 FAST channels on its platform, bringing football content dedicated to the iconic Serie A football team to fans across key European markets. The initial rollout features two dedicated channels tailored by language and region. Viewers in Italy, San […]
Frequency, the engine powering some of the world’s leading streaming television channels, has announced that James Smith has joined the company as General Manager, Monetisation. Smith will lead the company’s advertising and revenue strategy, helping channel operators and distribution partners grow monetisation via Frequency’s novel architecture, advertising formats, and deep integrations. Smith joins Frequency at […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has expanded distribution of its free streaming platform, Eurovision Sport, onto FAST services in the UK, marking the latest phase in the organisation’s digital growth strategy and taking a further step in widening access to its live sport offering. The UK rollout across Free Live Sports (FLS), Plex, Amazon Live […]
NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group has launched Noticias Telemundo Suroeste, a new FAST channel featuring locally produced content from Telemundo-owned stations across the Southwest US. The 24/7 Spanish-language channel is available immediately on the participating Telemundo-owned stations’ digital platforms. Noticias Telemundo Suroeste is also part of Amazon Fire TV Channels, and will be soon added to […]
Hemisphere Media Group, the US media company targeting the US Hispanic and Latin American markets, has announced that its FAST channel WAPA+ is now available for free on Prime Video, expanding the reach of the company’s Puerto Rican-focused streaming offering to audiences across the US. WAPA+ carries the best-of programming from the Puerto Rican broadcast […]