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Blue Ant’s TotalCrime on The Roku Channel

International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media has announced the launch of TotalCrime, a new free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on The Roku Channel in the US. TotalCrime serves true crime enthusiasts with a catalogue of real-life stories depicted in factual series and documentaries. As part of TotalCrime’s offering, three quarters of […]

February 8, 2022

VIZIO extends A+E Networks content on SmartCast

VIZIO SmartCast viewers in the US now have access to A+E Networks subscription streaming apps HISTORY Vault, A&E Crime Central and Lifetime Movie Club – all commercial free. SmartCast users can dive into A+E Networks apps, including:  HISTORY Vault  – Over 3,500 hours of content offering from The HISTORY Channel’s extensive catalogue. A&E Crime Central […]

February 7, 2022

Insight TV announces new hire; record growth

Insight TV, the millennial-focused global channel and content producer, has announced a series of new hires following a record year of growth in 2021. To support Insight TV’s growing content needs, the company promoted former Executive Producer, Originals and Development Michael O’Connor to the new position of VP of Production and Content, taking on responsibility […]

February 7, 2022

Fast Studios to launch Women’s Sports Network

Fast Studios, the LA-based venture studio, has unveiled its plan to build the Women’s Sports Network — a free, ad-supported, 24/7 streaming destination where fans will find 100 per cent women’s sports content. The Women’s Sports Network has confirmed participation from several leading organisations including the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), US Ski and Snowboard […]

February 2, 2022

Agile Content sees revenue growth of 160% in 2021

Agile Content, a public company and provider of internet-based TV and streaming solutions, announces successful results for 2021 – becoming a leading provider of neutral video infrastructure in Europe as it executes its mission to consolidate the pay TV and OTT market. Agile Content’s combined B2B2C and B2B strategy is proven effective by its organic […]

February 2, 2022

Research: 85% US homes have SVoD

Entertainment on Demand, the solution measuring streaming service subscription levels, has revealed subscriber behaviours in the US for the fourth quarter of 2021. The proportion of US households who have a video subscription has risen to 85 per cent (up 2 per cent points QoQ, and up 2 per cent points YoY), after two consecutive […]

January 26, 2022

Haystack News expands to 400+ news providers

Haystack News, an ad-supported streaming service that connects US viewers with hyper-relevant local, national and world TV news, has announced the service now offers content from more than 400 providers on its Haystack News streaming AVoD platform, and will surpass more than 50 live news channels this January. Haystack News launched live news as a […]

January 25, 2022

Comedy Dynamics on Samsung TV Plus UK

Cinedigm, the independent streaming company, has announced today that Comedy Dynamics, the comedic streaming channel, has launched on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, Samsung’s free content streaming platform. Offering hundreds of stand-up specials, films and television series, Comedy Dynamics features all-star talent including Jim Gaffigan, Mike Birbiglia, Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Smith (pictured), Whitney Cummings and more. Comedy […]

January 21, 2022

DistroTV debuts free-to-stream Spanish bundle

DistroTV, the independent, free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platform, has lauched DistroTV Español. The new free-to-stream channel bundle features 20+ Spanish-speaking channels and will be available to Spanish speakers in the US, as well as Spanish speakers in Latin America. This comes on the heels of the streaming platform’s push to expand its global audience […]

January 21, 2022

Hearst Media promotes DeGregorio, Tew

Amy DeGregorio and Andrew Tew have been promoted to expanded sales, marketing and distribution roles at Hearst Media Production Group, formed in September 2021 to advance Hearst Television’s original programme production and distribution. DeGregorio has been named senior vice president, managing director of sales for educational/informational (E/I) programming.  She previously served as senior vice president, […]

January 21, 2022