Production studio, rights business and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel, Declassified, on VIZIO WatchFree+ in the US. Declassified features stories and revelations that have shaped our world, from conspiracies and catastrophes to engineering and ancient civilisations. The deal, led by Julio Sobral, SVP, […]
Titan OS, the technology, entertainment and advertising company, has announced a partnership with CNN International Commercial to expand its content offering with two new channels. CNN Fast will be available across UK, Germany, Italy, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and the CNN International channel can be watched in UK and Germany. Titan […]
Def Jam Recordings is marking its 40th anniversary year with the launch of a music-focused FAST channel on Tubi. The channel will feature a rangeof content, from music videos to documentaries and live performances. The Def Jam channel will be the culmination of a year of anniversary celebrations for the record label. It also marks […]
ODK Media, the company behind North America’s largest Korean streaming platform, has announced a partnership with LG Electronics to launch Amasian TV on LG Channels. Launching first in the US and Canada this December, Amasian TV features over 200 movies and series. Powered by advanced AI-driven analytics, Amasian TV ensures viewers always have access to […]
Samsung is welcoming a range of new content to bolster its free, festive line-up on Samsung TV Plus, as families settle in for the Christmas holidays. With over 200 live TV channels and thousands of movies and shows on demand, Samsung TV Plus offers a range of programming to suit every taste, such as viral […]
Chattanooga, Tenn-based Get After It Media has announced a partnership with FAST Channels TV to officially launch a new channel dedicated to the long beloved original hospital soap opera, The Doctors. Set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional New England city of Madison, The Doctors follows the hospital’s Chief of Staff Dr. Matthew Powers […]
Spanish satellite operator Hispasat and SoFast, a US provider of FAST channels, have partnered to distribute FAST TV channels to affiliated Hispasat customers throughout Latin America. In 2023, Hispasat launched Wave OTT+, a streaming platform targeted at customers in LatAm, including telco operators and ISP and cable TV providers, Now, with this new alliance, SoFast […]
The rise of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) has opened a new frontier for content owners to monetise their libraries. By offering viewers free content and generating revenue through ads, FAST channels have become a lucrative business model. This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about how FAST channels generate revenue, control ads, and […]
Channelbox has expanded its Nollywood line-up with the addition of four new FAST Nollywood channels: True African, Afriwood Blockbuster, Cinema Hausa and Cinema Yoruba. These channels are now available via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271 and Freely 561 bringing a ariety of African stories, culture and entertainment to audiences in the UK. The newly added channels celebrate the diversity of Nigerian […]
Hub Entertainment Research has revealed its 2025 predictions for the media and streaming industry. The company says that 2024 has been eventful year for the sector with the launch of Prime Video’s ad-supported tier, streaming’s big moves in sports rights, the US Presidential election and more. Hub’s predictions for 2025: Long-term subscriptions are in “When […]