Roku is launching its first FAST channels on the Roku platform in the UK. Rolling out in October. An offering of 40 FAST channels will provide viewers a variety of 24/7 streaming – available at no cost across all new and existing Roku devices. The launch builds on Roku’s successful rollout of FAST channels in […]

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has expanded its Data Hub resource to include insights on nearly 1,850 active FAST channels for an understanding of global streaming trends and the programmes that keep audiences engaged. According to analysis of Gracenote’s global video dataset, the number of FAST channels grew nearly 14 per cent […]

South Korea is establishing itself as one of the world’s biggest markets for Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST), according to research from Omdia. The country is set to become the 12th largest global FAST market by 2030, with revenues projected to double from $23 million (€19.8m) in 2024 to $48 million. Speaking at the International […]

No Good Productions, the creative force behind Rock Solid Wrestling TV, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. Rock Solid Wrestling TV is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup. Rock Solid Wrestling TV follows a colourful collection […]

Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, has announced the launch of its Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus in the US and Canada. The 24/7 channel will roll-out on Samsung TV Plus comedy section on August 27th, comprising all four seasons of Mr Bean: The Animated Series. […]

Amagi, a cloud-based SaaS technology solutions provider for broadcast and streaming TV, has announced the release of its 15th Global FAST Report, offering insights into the Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) ecosystem and how it is influencing media consumption. The report intends to highlight the growing importance of live programming – especially sports content – […]

Narrative Entertainment has signed a new FAST deal with Samsung TV Plus to continue the expansion of its kids’ POP channel, with launches in Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines. The launch of POP will bring popular shows including Totally Spies! and The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That! to family and co-viewing […]

DeepIntent, the healthcare advertising platform, has announced the release of its HealthFirst FAST Package, a performance-driven solution delivering scalable access for healthcare advertisers. Built for healthcare performance, the new FAST offering connects brands looking to reach verified patients and providers across streaming publishers, with launch partners including LG Ad Solutions, Pluto TV and more. “As […]

Yahoo Sports and C15 Studio are announcing the launch of Yahoo Sports Network, a free, ad-supported streaming TV channel available online and through various FAST services. Yahoo Sports Network features more than 60 hours of original programming a week from shows covering a range of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, combat and more. This […]

Stingray, a specialist in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, has announced the launch of six new FAST channels on The Roku Channel in the US and Canada. This latest expansion brings a range of curated music and video experiences to viewers, available at no cost. The newly launched Stingray channels […]