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Revry FAST channel on TCLtv+

TCLtv+, the streaming service offered by consumer electronics company, TCL, and Revry, the LGBTQ+ streaming network, have announced a joint content partnership that will bring the Revry FAST channel to the TCLtv+ streaming service beginning this October. The Revry channel will provide TCLtv+ viewers the best of LGBTQ+ film, TV, and Revry originals including: the […]

October 24, 2024

FAST FAQs: Launching a FAST channel

Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) has emerged as a game-changing opportunity for content owners to monetise their libraries while reaching a global audience. But what does it take to launch your own FAST channel? Here, FAST Channels TV addresses key questions about creating and managing a FAST channel, providing valuable insights for content owners eager […]

October 23, 2024

Family Handyman sees streaming and social surge

TMB, the community-driven entertainment company with more than 250 million consumers worldwide, is sharing the latest growth numbers from its DIY enthusiast brand, Family Handyman. Social and streaming are leading the way for the multichannel brand. FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) viewership for At Home With Family Handyman is up 78 per cent in the […]

October 23, 2024

FIlmRise launching 6 new FAST channels

FilmRise, the US-based film and television studio and streaming network, has announced it will be launching a suite of new FAST channels to their roster of channel offerings. This includes the first-ever FAST channel solely dedicated to iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. The announcement was made at MIPCOM by Danny Fisher, CEO of FilmRise. Alongside The […]

October 22, 2024

Rakuten TV announces Enterprise Services initiative

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced its new business line, Rakuten TV Enterprise Services, at MIPCOM. The announcement was made by Rakuten TV’s CEO and President Cédric Dufour during the Global Streamers Talks in a conversation with industry expert Evan Shapiro and Maxime Carboni, Chief Business Officer at Euronews, one of the first […]

October 22, 2024

Amagi partners with Allrites

Amagi, a player in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a strategic partnership with Allrites, a premium content marketplace and distributor, to enhance the reach and monetisation of Allrites’ global programming. This partnership will see Allrites utilising Amagi NOW, Amagi’s all-in-one cloud media platform that simplifies content operations through automated […]

October 22, 2024

Frequency expands Managed Channel Services to Europe

Frequency, the engine behind some of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has announced at MIPCOM the European expansion of its Managed Channel Services (MCS) division. Launched in the US to support rights holders and brands creating premium FAST channels, Frequency is now extending MCS and its end-to-end channel solutions to English-speaking Europe, with plans […]

October 21, 2024

Amagi, LeadStory, Samsung partner on FAST news channel

Amagi, a specialist in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced its collaboration with Samsung TV Plus and news publisher LeadStory to launch a personalised FAST channel, built on a patent-pending technology from Amagi. The new offering, Your News Channel by LeadStory; was initially launched in Australia and New Zealand. It […]

October 15, 2024

Halloween, Christmas FAST channels on Rakuten TV

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, has expanded its catalogue with the launch of two new seasonal FAST channels: 100% Christmas and Halloween. With more than 100 hours of content, the channels are dedicated to providing non-stop free entertainment during two of the most celebrated times of the year. The Halloween channel is available from […]

October 14, 2024By Nik Roseveare

DirecTV launching FAST platform

DirecTV has announced plans to launch a dedicated free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform – MyFree DirecTV – in the US on November 15th. At launch, MyFree DirecTV will provide viewers with direct access to curated FAST Channel content and an on-demand library, with additional channels slated to join the platform throughout 2025 and beyond. […]

October 11, 2024