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Spirits Network FAST channel on Vizio WatchFree+

NBTV Channels has launched the Spirits Network FAST channel on Vizio WatchFree+, Vizio’s free streaming service. The Spirits Network channel, which can be found on channel 505 on Vizio’s WatchFree+, provides users with 24/7 access to entertainment programming featuring renowned experts and celebrities sharing tasting notes, cocktail recipes and stories from the world of spirits. […]

July 10, 2023

Okast, Broadpeak launch FAST 2.0 solution

OKAST and Broadpeak have partnered to launch their FAST 2.0 solution. The integration of Okast Channels and broadpeak.io creates a new generation of FAST platform. The companies says the FAST 2.0 solution enables publishers to better monetise their inventory while differentiating themselves in a unique way. By strengthening audience engagement through segmented programming and leveraging […]

July 10, 2023

Smiggle launching ad campaign with POP

Australian-based kid’s school and lifestyle brand retailer, Smiggle, will launch its first ever British broadcast advertising campaign with Narrative Entertainment’s POP children’s channels this summer The Back-to-School themed advertising will include a 6-week spot ad campaign running from July 24th, plus a 2-week sponsorship campaign from August 6th on FAST channel, POP Kids, and on […]

July 10, 2023

Sky Media scores FIFA+ ad sales deal

Sky Media, the advertising sales house of Sky, has been appointed as the official and exclusive ad sales representatives for the FIFA+ VoD platforms across Europe, the UK and Ireland. This representation agreement with football’s governing body comes ahead of the forthcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, where FIFA+ will provide a range of content, […]

July 7, 2023By Colin Mann

Replay signs partnership with SoFAST

Replay, the blockchain platform reimagining video for web3, has announced that its live TV offerings have been expanded thanks to a strategic partnership with linear TV provider SoFAST. Resulting from the partnership, SoFAST is delivering to Rewarded.tv some of the most popular media and live TV brands for a global audience. Having already offered dozens […]

July 7, 2023

Edgio, Vermantia partner

Edgio, the content delivery network service, has announced a partnership with Vermantia, a provider of omni-channel content solutions for gaming, and betting operators worldwide. The collaboration will support Vermantia’s custom-built, end-to-end streaming solutions for live racing, sports events, virtual sports and number games. As part of the partnership, Vermantia will utilise Edgio’s Uplynk solution in […]

July 6, 2023

At Home with Family Handyman a success for TMB

TMB, the community driven entertainment company with a FAST portfolio that reached over 11 billion minutes of watch time last year is celebrating the success of its most recent channel, At Home With Family Handyman. The FAST channel is now officially TMB’s fastest growing to date with a 129 per cent increase in minutes watched […]

July 5, 2023

Great American Family hits new ratings-growth milestones

Great American Family has extended its ratings growth streak after closing out Second Quarter 2023 with new milestones across key demos. According to Nielsen Media Research, Great American Family finished the quarter as TV’s fastest-growing network among Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers.  The network also retained its #1 ranking as the fastest-growing network in […]

July 5, 2023

Radar MCN launches Total Distribution strategy

Six months on from launch, having achieved positive results through its growing network of owned and managed channels, as well as a series of global FAST channels, Radar MCN is now spearheading a new Total Distribution strategy for the wider WTFN Group. Under General Manager Derek Dyson, this new strategy means that Radar MCN will […]

July 4, 2023

Pluto TV now on Virgin Media

Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 or Stream can now access Pluto TV, directly via their set-top box, at no extra cost. Pluto TV, the ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, will give customers access to more than 100 live linear channels spanning drama, news, sport, entertainment, kids’ programmes and more, as well as thousands […]

July 3, 2023By Nik Roseveare