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TCLtv+ partners with Best Ever Channels

TCLtv+, the flagship streaming service offered by consumer electronics company, TCL, has announced a deal with branded content studio and digital syndicator Best Ever Channels and its original comedy FAST channel, WITZ Comedy-TV. The partnership will bring some of the brightest rising comedy talent to TCLtv+ in a unique collaboration for its new original special WITZ Live at Just For Laughs – Presented by […]

May 15, 2024

Binge Korea launches on Vizio in US

NEW ID, the first in-house venture announced by media group NEW (Next Entertainment World), has announced that Binge Korea, its K-content specialised CTV App, has launched on Vizio, offering a variety of FAST channels. Vizio Smartcast users gain can gain access to a range of Korean content, including K-pop, Korean dramas, movies, variety shows, as […]

May 10, 2024

NBCUniversal Local’s news channels on Pluto TV

NBCUniversal and Pluto have announced that NBCUniversal Local’s 15 NBC and Telemundo local and regional streaming news channels will begin rolling out on Pluto TV in the US this May, starting immediately with five channels covering major markets. Pluto TV customers across the US will begin gaining access to 24/7 news coverage, weather, investigative and […]

May 9, 2024

Nuestra.TV expands access in US

Adsmovil has announced it has expanded access to its FAST service, Nuestra.TV on Apple TV, Android TV, Smart TVs, Android media players, and iOS/Android mobile and tablet devices in the US. Subscribers can now watch via 14 different screens from any location on internet-connected mobile devices, including smart phones, tablets, computers, and televisions. Nuestra.TV viewers […]

May 8, 2024

Canada: Pluto TV adds 6 new FAST channels

Pluto TV, the free streaming television, has added six new FAST streaming channels to the service in Canada from A+E Networks’ library of content. “We are thrilled to showcase six new channels which will serve to underscore our commitment to provide Canadians with an expanding array of iconic brands and captivating content,” said Vanessa Case, VP Content, […]

May 7, 2024

Amagi 11th FAST Report unveils the rise of a diverse global FAST marketplace

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced that the 11th edition of the Amagi Global FAST Report continues to show double-digit growth for the global FAST industry over the last year. Comparing the 10th edition growth rates (Q4 2023 vs 2022) with the current edition (Q1 […]

April 30, 2024

Fast Channels TV: NAB Show review & the future of streaming

A lively NAB once again underscored that progress in media and entertainment shows no signs of slowing, with AI and cloud integration, tech innovation and personalisation taking centre stage. Fast Channels TV provides its review of the show and looks to the future of streaming. The AI Age Given the massive potential of generative artificial […]

April 30, 2024

Samsung TV Plus adds MLB, PGA, F1, MMA channels

At the IAB NewFronts 2024, Samsung Ads, the advanced advertising division of Samsung Electronics, highlighted why consumers and advertisers continue to turn to Samsung. The company unveiled a new lineup of premium sports, music, family and entertainment content on its FAST service Samsung TV Plus, in addition to new tools to enable advertisers to leverage […]

April 30, 2024

Mattel FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus in US

Mattel has partnered with Samsung to deliver its first three 24/7 Free Ad Supported Streaming (FAST) channels on Samsung TV Plus, the free TV streaming service. The Barbie and Friends, Hot Wheels Action, and Mattel Jr channels are set to go live in the US later this year and will be free to access from […]

April 25, 2024

Canada: Bell Media launches new FAST channels

Bell Media has announced the launch of 10 English and French-language FAST channels, featuring a selection of entertainment, factual, news, and sports programming. All 10 channels are now available on LG Channels in Canada, and are expected to roll out on Samsung TV Plus in the coming weeks. Additional Bell Media FAST channels and platform […]

April 25, 2024