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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Xumo Enterprise, the B2B arm of the Xumo joint venture between Comcast and Charter Communications, has partnered with Cox Communications to integrate free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels into its linear guide to offer customers in the US more programming, at no additional cost. Cox follows Xfinity as the latest MVPD to integrate Xumo-powered FAST channels […]
The Australian entertainment subscription market, which includes video, music and game services, grew by 5 per cent to 52.3 million services in the 12 months to June 2024, despite cost-of-living pressures and services’ increasing focus on profitability, according to new research by emerging technology analyst firm Telsyte. The Telsyte Australian Subscription Entertainment Study 2024 found […]