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SportsGrid premieres LatiNation Media’s Golazo Today series

SportsGrid FAST Channel and LatiNation Media have announced a sports content alliance encompassing production and strategic brand initiatives premiering with the weekly soccer program Golazo Today. The half-hour English-language series, hosted by sports anchor Francisco X. Rivera, will stream on SportsGrid every Friday, and the original episodes will be simulcasted on LatiNation Media’s LATV broadcast […]

September 12, 2024

Pluto TV expands FAST news channel line-up

Pluto TV has announced the debut of a number of FAST channels dedicated to global and local news coverage across multiple international markets. FAST channels launching on Pluto TV include four channels from CBC News/Radio-Canada set to launch next month on Pluto TV in Canada, including CBC News Explore, CBC News Toronto, CBC News British […]

September 11, 2024

BBC Earth FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus in EMEA

BBC Studios and Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, have announced the launch of the BBC Earth FAST channel in EMEA. The channel is now available in Benelux, France, Germany, Italy and the Nordics. BBC Earth will include BBC Studios’ award-winning factual content, from natural history productions to investigative and inspirational […]

September 11, 2024

CraftsyTV now on Fubo

TN Marketing, the Minnesota-based international media distribution company, whose brand portfolio includes the SVoD creative community Craftsy, has announced that the CraftsyTV FAST channel is now available on the sports-first live TV streaming platform, Fubo.  Now Fubo subscribers have 24/7 access to CraftsyTV and its curated programming, featuring expert instruction and DIY videos in a […]

September 11, 2024

Netgem accelerates FAST Lane

Netgem has announced the next phase of FAST Lane – its FAST aggregation service for operators. Building on the successful rollouts in the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar, and recent expansions into Switzerland and France, Netgem has signed new distribution agreements with Media and Technical partners, and is adding a complete Consent Management solution to optimise monetisation.  […]

September 10, 2024

Netgem, OKAST sign FAST partnership

Netgem has signed a partnership agreement with OKAST to integrate its ‘FAST Lane’ channel aggregation service. This new collaboration is a key aspect of OKAST’s European FAST4EU strategy to build a European network for the FAST market. OKAST intends to expand its range of channels to provide tailored content to local viewers in each region. […]

September 10, 2024

FIFA+ on Pluto TV

FAST service Pluto TV has announced the international launch of FIFA+ on its platform across multiple markets, including the UK. FIFA+ brings football entertainment to fans including documentaries and original series from around the world as well as historic full match replays and highlights from the FIFA World Cup, FIFA Women’s World Cup and more. […]

September 9, 2024By Nik Roseveare

CosmoBlue Media acquires Macademia

CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution and media innovation, has announced the acquisition of Macademia, a family entertainment group known for educational and inspiring content distributed via its Azoomee and Da Vinci brands. This is the second acquisition of the company after Sofy.tv where CosmoBlue is now actively enlarging its portfolio. CosmoBlue assets will […]

September 9, 2024

Rakuten TV app on Virgin TV

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, is now available on Virgin TV in the UK, offering viewers an array of content with over 8,000 titles on demand, including new releases to rent and buy, 150+ FAST channels and 1,000+ titles. Access to the Rakuten TV app is direct, with no subscription necessary, Virgin TV customers […]

September 6, 2024

Qvest launches makalu automation

Qvest has introduced the latest addition to the makalu family of products in the form of enterprise level automation playout control. makalu automation has been designed to provide unparalleled versatility for any media playout workflows and is the first enterprise automation to control any third-party playout products both in the cloud and on prem, at […]

September 6, 2024