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Canada: FITE by Triller 24/7 on The Roku Channel

TrillerTV has announced that its FAST channel FITE by Triller 24/7 has been added to The Roku Channel in Canada. The 24-hour ad-supported channel is powered by a variety of combat sports and entertainment, refreshed every week. FITE by Triller 24/7 has been available on The Roku Channel in the US since November of 2022 […]

February 22, 2024

LatinFAST partners with FAST Channels TV to launch Retroson TV

LatinFAST LLC, the creative force behind Retroson TV, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. Retroson TV is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup, offering a curated selection of the finest Latin music videos from the 80s, […]

February 21, 2024

WTF is FAST TV?

In a world where content consumption is evolving faster than ever, Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) emerges as a beacon of innovation, offering a win-win solution for both content owners and viewers alike. With its disruptive model, FAST is reshaping the landscape of television, ushering in a new era of entertainment accessibility. But what exactly is […]

February 19, 2024

Intelsat distributes WeDo FAST channels

Satellite operator Intelsat says that FAST channels (Free Ad-supported Television) are booming worldwide and are disrupting traditional video consumption. According to Kantar, FAST is the quickest-growing streaming option in the US with 47 per cent of households now utilising FAST every week. Satellite will play a key role in supplementing FAST channel distribution making FAST […]

February 16, 2024By Chris Forrester

MomCave, FAST Channels TV collaborate

MomCave, the unrivalled hub of parenting humour and the creative force behind the MomCave channel, has announced its partnership with FAST Channels TV to unveil their FAST (Free Ad-Based Streaming TV) channel to global audiences. Viewers can access the channel through various free TV streaming services including FAST Channels TV’s latest TV Streaming partner Nomad […]

February 15, 2024

Mercury Studios’ GIGS channel on Samsung TV Plus

Universal Music Group’s (UMG) Mercury Studios and Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming TV service, have announced the launch of GIGS, a new FAST channel exclusive to Samsung users in the UK. The channel will feature live performances and documentaries from across UMG’s audio-visual catalogue from artists including The Cure, Def Leppard, The Police […]

February 15, 2024

DirecTV adds 4 news FAST channels

DirecTV has debuted four new FAST channels in the US: Alien Nation by DUST, The Design Network, Yahoo! Finance and TIME. Gunpowder & Sky’s Alien Nation by DUST is the home of the unexplained and all things aliens, paranormal and unknown phenomena. Viewers can discover UFO sightings, real-life mysteries, mind blowing documentaries, investigative series and […]

February 15, 2024

Jack Hanna Channel launches on Pluto TV

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), a producer and distributor of wildlife programming, has announced the launch of its FAST channel The Jack Hanna Channel on Pluto TV. The announcement follows HMPG’s recent acquisition of the library of TV series hosted by the legendary wildlife ambassador. The purchase added nearly 400 episodes of the series Jack […]

February 14, 2024

Government urged to protect Traditional TV

5.5 million households in the UK will struggle to watch their favourite TV shows unless Traditional TV is protected to 2040 and beyond, campaigners are warning. The call comes as consultancy firm EY publishes new analysis on the feasibility of broadband networks serving as the only mechanism for universal TV services. Despite the Government’s 99 […]

February 13, 2024By Colin Mann

Graham Norton FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus

ITV Studios, in partnership with Samsung TV Plus – Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service – has announced a new channel featuring back-to-back episodes of The Graham Norton Show. The Graham Norton Show channel will stream on Samsung TV Plus in the UK, Germany, Sweden, and The Netherlands, providing fans with a line-up of […]

February 8, 2024