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Amagi ADS PLUS launches FAST Deals curated marketplace

Amagi ADS PLUS, the premium CTV advertising marketplace from the global SaaS technology leader for Connected TV and Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) services, Amagi, has launched a new, innovative feature called FAST Deals, a curated programmatic marketplace set to enhance the advertiser buying experience across FAST services. As consumer engagement with FAST services continues […]

January 12, 2024

Analysis: Streamers dominate Emmy nominations

Analysis from Gracenote has found that 41 shows have been nominated in the 22 categories of major Emmy awards recognising outstanding Acting, Directing, Writing and Shows. Streaming services accounted for 27 of these shows, the highest share in Emmy history from the streamers. Nine are from premium cable networks, two from broadcast networks, one from […]

January 11, 2024

Amagi and Applicaster partner

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced it has integrated leading streaming Application management platform, Applicaster, into Amagi’s cloud-based broadcasting platform — enabling clients to streamline the complete application management process from building and managing their streaming app business and distribution across major streaming platforms without […]

January 9, 2024

TAG Video Systems technology adopted by Amagi

TAG Video Systems, a specialist in software-based IP monitoring and visualisation solutions, has announced a partnership with Amagi, an international leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV. The partnership will see Amagi add TAG’s product platform to its suite of cloud SaaS offerings bringing world-leading monitoring capabilities to content owners publishing on […]

January 9, 2024

HIP HOP TV and FAST Channels TV join forces

HIP HOP TV has announced an electrifying collaboration with FAST Channels TV, catapulting the enthralling realm of hip-hop culture onto the global stage. This groundbreaking partnership marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of HIP HOP TV, a renowned channel dedicated to delivering the hottest hip-hop TV shows, movies and music videos, while also providing […]

December 21, 2023

Hearst acquires Jack Hanna library

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of educational and informational content, has acquired the library of TV series hosted by legendary wildlife ambassador Jack Hanna from Into The Wild. HMPG has been the long-time distributor of the Hanna franchise. In addition to its current ownership of Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures, HMPG has […]

December 19, 2023

LATV partners with Amagi to launch FAST channel

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced that Latino Alternative TV (LATV) has selected its cloud solutions to launch a FAST channel that caters to a diverse Hispanic and Latino community by delivering enhanced, more intimate viewing experiences. Ahead of the channel’s go-live date, LATV has […]

December 18, 2023

Turk on Video Free on Amazon Freevee

Kinostar, a European distributor headquartered in Germany, is launching its first FAST channel, Turk on Video Free in collaboration with Okast, the all-in-one SaaS streaming solution provider based in Paris. Okast specialises in OTT/FAST/LIVE streaming services and is the driving force behind the FAST4EU Consortium. The channel will be available on Amazon Freevee. Presenting Turkish […]

December 18, 2023

Nolly Africa HD FAST channel on Cineverse

International pay-TV operator and London based broadcaster, African Movie Channel (AMC), has partnered with streaming platform Cineverse to launch its FAST Channel, Nolly Africa HD. Cineverse provides over 70,000 free ad-supported movies, shows, podcasts and live TV content. Nolly Africa HD is AMC’s FAST 24-hour premium Nollywood channel, showing curated English language Nollywood movies, TV series, talk […]

December 18, 2023

FilmRise partners with Samsung TV Plus Europe

FilmRise, the New York-based film and television studio and streaming network, has entered into a deal with Samsung TV Plus Europe to bring multiple territories a range of FilmRise branded and single IP series channels to CTVs and Galaxy devices, across the continent. These include channels such as Adromeda, Foresnic Files, FilmRise Free Series, Highway […]

December 11, 2023