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Research: FAST awareness remains low in UK

ScreenThink, MTM’s market intelligence tool for the TV and video industry, has released the findings of its research report including an exploration of the current impact of FAST on the UK’s television landscape. The study highlights the untapped potential of FAST TV in the UK: revealing that, while nearly half (44 per cent) of UK […]

May 7, 2025

Cosmonova Broadcast adds instant dubbing and subtitling to COSMO | PLAYOUT

Cosmonova Broadcast is integrating an AI voice translation module. This new feature will enable clients to localise content quickly on a global scale. The AI Dubbing technology, powered by artificial intelligence, will deliver high-accuracy multilingual translations with natural-sounding voices that preserve the characteristics of the original speaker. This versatility makes it suitable for both live […]

May 6, 2025

Bark TV FAST channel on Xumo

Bark TV, a multiplatform channel featuring 24-hour-a-day programming dedicated to dog lovers, is now available as a free ad-supported TV (FAST) channel on Xumo Play on the US. Bark TV offers feel-good content from a mix of original programming and licensed television series. “Bark TV has really resonated with viewers, and its launch on Xumo […]

April 30, 2025

Toba Media launches #SayWhat?! FAST channel

Toba Media, a venture studio founded by Floris Bauer and Van Toffler that builds and invests in new media brands and channels, has announced the launch of #SayWhat?!, a reality-driven, always-on FAST channel featuring raw social experiments, outrageous challenges, and candid storytelling designed for audiences craving real and unfiltered entertainment. Created in partnership with CUT […]

April 30, 2025

Remow launches 24/7 Samurai-Showdown FAST channel in US

Remow, the entertainment company dedicated to bringing Japanese content to the rest of the world, has announced the launch of 24/7 Samurai-Showdown, a FAST channel that delivers action-packed sword fights and high-flying ninja acrobatics 24 hours a day. Wiewers in the US can stream the 24/7 Samurai-Showdown channel for free on Prime Video and experience […]

April 24, 2025

SoFast, Deepdub partner

SoFast, a FAST TV tech partner and global distributor of FAST and pay-TV channels, has announced a partnership with Deepdub, a specialist in Hollywood-grade AI-powered dubbing and localization. Effective immediately, SoFast will offer all its clients the ability to launch multilingual FAST channels from English-language content, supported by Deepdub’s AI voice solutions for studio-quality localisation. […]

April 24, 2025

Local programming gets a FAST upgrade

As traditional media outlets face increasing challenges – declining ad revenues, shrinking newsroom staff, and the closure of local newspapers – many communities are losing access to vital local news and regional programming. However, Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels are stepping in to fill this gap, providing a platform that not only preserves local […]

April 23, 2025

WAPA+ FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

Hemisphere Media Group, a US media company targeting the US Hispanic and Latin American markets, has partnered with Samsung to bring the WAPA+ FAST channel to the US vua Samsung TV Plus – the free TV streaming service that comes pre-installed on all Samsung Smart TVs and Galaxy devices. “On Samsung TV Plus, WAPA+ gives […]

April 23, 2025

MeritTV, madSense launch Merit Pulse

Dr Phil’s MeritTV has announced a strategic partnership with madSense to create Merit Pulse, a real‑time AI targeting platform that converts live social‑media topic engagement scores from Dr. Phil’s Merit TV assets —including Dr. Phil’s 20 million + online community—into precise, cross‑platform ad placements on Merit TV’s linear, FAST, app, social and podcast outlets. Described as a […]

April 22, 2025

Samsung TV Plus nears 700 channels in US

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 […]

April 17, 2025