Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has announced that it will soon add an array of new FAST channels in a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). The channels – a mix of single IP channels and scripted series genre channels – will be available across the UK, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Nordics and […]
The Communications and Information network Association of Japan (CIAJ) has published extra information on the proposed Japan and AST SpaceMobile scheme for a Japanese-backed low earth orbiting constellation of broadband satellites. The CIAJ manual provides the clearest official detail yet on how the Rakuten/AST (RAST) satellite project will be funded. The manual confirms a maximum […]
Rakuten TV has announced an expanded partnership with Mattel, the toy and family entertainment company, marking the official launch of two new FAST channels across Europe. Rakuten TV is now programming and distributing these new channels across many of Europe’s primary markets. The new channels are: Barbie & Friends: A curated FAST channel anchored by […]
A textbook launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket (owned by arch-rival SpaceX) took three AST SpaceMobile satellites into transfer orbit on June 17th from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The three craft – BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 – are the largest commercial communications arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit, measuring approximately 2,400 square […]
Rakuten TV Enterprise has announced the full line-up for its LIVE London, which brings together senior leaders from across the Connected TV (CTV) and streaming industry on June 9th at The Shard, London. The event will convene more than 100 executives and decision-makers from across the advertising, content and technology sectors, including advertisers, media agencies, platforms, broadcasters, production companies and studios. Designed as a […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming platform, has unveiled a new research report, The FAST Advantage, exploring how FAST is rapidly becoming a mainstream viewing behaviour across Europe, reshaping how audiences discover, engage with and access content. The findings from the report were presented by Cédric Dufour, CEO and President of Rakuten TV, at SXSW 2026 […]
Rakuten TV, the European streaming service, has announced the launch of four brand new FAST channels, in partnership with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Cult favourites Hercules and Xena find a home on Rakuten TV with back-to-back episodes on the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess channels, while fans of The Real Housewives can […]
MPG Media Services, part of MPG Media Group, has announced a partnership with Rakuten TV Enterprise, Rakuten TV’s B2B division. “The partnership with Rakuten TV Enterprise is one of mutual-value creation whereby our two companies will work synergistically to identify and work with an even broader array of clients across the streaming media space,” commented […]
V, the platform company behind VIDAA, has announced the expansion of its advertising collaboration with Rakuten TV Enterprise, the B2B arm of Rakuten TV, establishing a new partnership focused on in-stream video and native display advertising across key European markets, including the UK, Germany and France. The agreement enables Rakuten TV Enterprise to deliver targeted […]
Rakuten TV has announced two milestones in its commitment to sustainability: achieving a Bronze medal in its first-ever EcoVadis assessment and completing its first decarbonisation plan. The EcoVadis Bronze medal places Rakuten TV in the top 35 per cent of companies evaluated by EcoVadis, a provider of business sustainability ratings, over the past 12 months. Rakuten […]