Platforms do a better job of delivering the right content than some other categories, panelists say.
TV5Monde and OTTera, a provider of OTT applications and FAST channel solutions, unveiled a partnership to launch two FAST channels on Tarfeeh TV in the MENA region (Middle East and Northern Africa). The […]
Tennis Channel’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel T2 is now available to Amazon Freevee viewers, and on sports-first live TV streaming platform Fubo in its base Pro channel plan, […]
With access to Lionsgate’s expansive library of titles, the FAST channel will be available on Samsung TV Plus starting on Oct. 11. By the end of the month, Ebony TV will become available on The Roku Channel, Tubi and Amazon Freevee.
A new study suggests that streaming television is starting to look a lot like old-fashioned television, with viewers flipping apps (instead of channels) and watching commercials. The study, The State of Modern TV Viewership, conducted by Vevo and Publicis Media, found that more than 50% of millennial and Gen X viewers watch free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels monthly, with 89% of viewers saying they think FAST delivers great value.
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Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced a strategic alliance with TAG Video Systems, a provider of software-based, IP-native monitoring solutions. “This […]
Tennis Channel and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) have formed a commercial joint venture to further build pickleball – America’s fastest growing sport – in this country and […]
OTTera, a provider of FAST linear and OTT application solutions, has launched multiple FAST (free ad-supported television) channels for ZEE Entertainment, including its first Hindi FAST channel. This will mark a strategic collaboration […]
Unveiled at IBC in Amsterdam, it promises “better FAST content visibility, consumption and monetization.”
The Allen Media Group digital platform Local Now – the free-streaming service for local news and entertainment – announced today the addition of Washington Post Television to its channel line-up. Washington Post Television provides breaking […]
International producer, distributor and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, is partnering with leading content data platform, IRIS.TV, to enable video-level contextual advertising across the company’s portfolio of global free-streaming channels. […]
The internet-connected device pairs with a TV antenna and sends a live TV signal to smart devices allowing users to watch and record live broadcast TV anywhere in their homes.
OTTera, a provider of FAST channel playout and OTT application solutions, and TCL, a global consumer electronics brand and a display technology innovator, announce the extension of their partnership to […]
Starting today, new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) linear content offerings featuring fan-favorite programming across Telemundo Enterprises and the NBCUniversal Global Distribution library are available on Google TV and Android […]
Amagi, a global provider of cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, in collaboration with 24i, a video streaming user experience expert, today announced that U.K. telecoms, media and […]
Fox Weather, Fox News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers. President Sharri Berg said: […]
NBCUniversal and Roku are expanding their streaming relationship, adding to the roster of classic and nostalgia TV titles available on the Roku Channel. The NBCU Global Distribution Studio library is backing a number of new channels launching today, including dedicated ones for Murder, She Wrote, Little House on the Prairie, Saved By The Bell and Bad Girls Club. The Universal Crime channel offers a rotation including Columbo, Kojak and The Rockford Files, while Teen NBC packages the likes of Punky Brewster, Major Dad and Hang Time.
Ahron Young, CEO of Ticker News and its primary anchor, explains why he turned solely to FAST channel terrain for what he’s positioning as a global news service. A full transcript of the conversation is included.
FAST Forward: Why Local Stations Must Embrace Free Ad-Supported Streaming
Alex Thompson: “The traditional television broadcasting model is undergoing a massive transformation. Cord-cutting, once a niche trend, has become a tidal wave sweeping the industry, changing how content is consumed and monetized. No matter the genre, viewers are looking for (and finding) new ways to consume content across news, sports and entertainment. While this wave of change disrupts established patterns in the broadcast world, it presents a golden opportunity for those who are adaptable and forward-thinking.”
Mipcom Cannes is putting AI and FAST channels at the center of its conference program this year. The annual TV industry get-together this morning unveiled a program that also includes co-production sessions, a new awards show and plans for several Media Mastermind keynote series events. World premiere screenings will be revealeded later.
A dad in Savannah gets e-foiling lessons. A double amputee in Albuquerque embraces kayaking and mountain biking. And in Cincinnati, a military retiree and single mother is brought along for […]
The E.W. Scripps Co. today launched Court TV: Legendary Trials and Laff More — two free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels based on its popular brands Court TV and Laff. […]
Fox Weather, Fox News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television service, will debut a new segment series on July 13 entitled Cruisin’ Across America. Hosted by correspondent Robert Ray, the series will take […]
Convinced by the relevance of the new FAST channel distribution mode, OKAST and Broadpeak have joined forces to offer the FAST 2.0 solution. With more than 500 OTT platforms and […]
The Ocean Life Network will launch Oct. 15 with a slate of 30 shows, including originals and partnerships with creators and influencers
Netflix, Disney and now, perhaps, Amazon: More streamers are getting into the advertising game and more viewers are signing on.
Avid’s Craig Wilson, host of the Making the Media podcast, shares insights he’s gleaned over the past 50 episodes on AI, FAST channels, a skills shortage and leaps forward in video news storytelling in a particularly meta edition of Talking TV. A full transcript of the conversation is included.
NBCUniversal has inked agreements with Amazon Freevee and Xumo Play for the entire FAST content portfolio. Xumo Enterprise, the business-to-business arm of Xumo that provides content owners, distributors and advertisers with tools and services to succeed in FAST, will power the distribution of NBCUniversal’s new FAST channels on third party services starting with Amazon Freevee.
Stingray, a music, media and technology company, today announced the launch of free ad-supported TV channels (FAST channels) Stingray Music, Stingray Naturescape, Qello Concerts, Stingray Karaoke, Stingray Classica, Stingray DJAZZ and […]
Frequency, a platform for virtual linear and FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) channel creation, and Wurl, a provider of data-driven solutions for CTV, today formed a strategic partnership. Wurl will be Frequency’s preferred advertising monetization […]
The European League of Football and Qvest have formed a partnership for a full-service FAST channel playout solution. With free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, the European League of Football […]
Canela Media, a female- and minority-owned technology-driven company committed to redefining digital media experiences for the Latino community, says that Canela.TV will now be available for free on Sling TV’s newly launched […]
Tennis Channel will show the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships May 19-20, live from the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Fla. Exclusive coverage begins with the women’s team […]
