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WAPA+ expands to DISH, Sling, Freestream

Hemisphere Media Group, the US media company targeting the US Hispanic and Latin American markets, has announced that its FAST channel WAPA+ is now available on DISH TV and Sling TV, expanding the channel’s reach to audiences across the US. The channel is now available on Sling Freestream and will also be made available to DISH and […]

March 31, 2026

wedotv launches FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus in MENA

wedotv is expanding its reach in the Middle East with the launch of three of its FAST channels – customised for the region – on Samsung TV Plus. The first channels to launch on the platform are wedotv Big Stories and wedotv Sports MENA, both of which are available immediately, and wedotv Cars will launch […]

March 26, 2026

Music and Memories, Outdoor Channel launch on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the launch of two new services on Freeview, further strengthening its portfolio of FAST channels on the UK TV platform. The new launches include Music and Memories, now available on channel 290, and Outdoor Channel, available on channel 291. Both services are monetised through a waterfall model, enabling multiple demand sources to […]

March 25, 2026

LG Ad Solutions unveils new CTV capabilities

At its 2026 IAB NewFronts presentation, LG Ad Solutions introduced Own the Outcome, a new framework designed to bring greater accountability to CTV performance. As streaming has evolved into a significant line item in media investment, advertisers are increasingly focused not just on performance claims, but on how results are defined, measured and validated. Own the […]

March 25, 2026

Roku launches 5 ITV Studios FAST channels in UK

Roku has announced the launch of five new FAST channels from ITV Studios, building on the introduction of more than 40 FAST channels to the platform in October 2025. The new additions bring iconic British content to audiences across the UK and are available to stream for free on all new and existing Roku devices. […]

March 24, 2026By Nik Roseveare

True American partners with FAST Channels TV to launch TrueTVplus

TrueAmericanBusiness.com, LLC has partnered with FAST Channels TV to launch TrueTVplus, a next-generation Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) platform featuring sports programming, classic films and television series, and independent content from more than 100 niche media partners. Powered by the white-label streaming infrastructure of FAST Channels TV, TrueTVplus combines FAST linear channels, AVOD (ad-supported video […]

March 24, 2026

Synapse TV to operate Freely Showcase channel

Freely has appointed Synapse TV to create and operate its dedicated Freely Showcase channel on Channel 100 within the Freely platform. Freely Showcase is an IP-only service available exclusively to Freely viewers. Synapse TV will be responsible for scheduling, automated playout and IP distribution of the channel. Freely Showcase features platform highlights, feature updates and […]

March 18, 2026

Report: Streaming the most engaging entertainment channel

Tubi, Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has released The Stream 2026: When Intention Becomes Attention, its annual cultural insights report examining how streaming entertainment is influencing consumer behaviour. Tubi, the #2 AVoD service with over 100 million monthly active users, partnered with The Harris Poll to conduct research providing a deep dive into the streaming […]

March 17, 2026

Spanglish Movies launches FLOUtv with FAST Channels TV

Spanglish Movies has announced the launch of FLOUtv, a new Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) platform delivering Spanish-language films, television, and cultural programming to audiences across the United States and Latin America. FLOUtv is designed to connect Spanish-speaking viewers with culturally relevant entertainment while creating new distribution and monetisation opportunities for Latino filmmakers and content […]

March 17, 2026

Nielsen: Advertising should treat linear, streaming, FAST as one ecosystem

Nielsen, the specialist audience measurement, data and marketing intelligence, has released The 2026 Upfront Planning Guide, which takes an in-depth look at ad supported TV viewership trends across key audience demographics and in sports. Nielsen has compiled the series to give advertisers and agencies the insights and applicable takeaways they need ahead of this year’s […]

March 12, 2026