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Netradio chooses OKAST to launch FAST channels

Groupe Netradio, the French radio and TV media group, has chosen OKAST, the European specialist in video streaming, to roll out its FAST channels in Europe. The first channel, Netradio Vision. is already available offering a predominantly musical programme highlighting emerging artists, programmes dedicated to new trends, concepts featuring content creators (Youtube, Instagram, TikTok), a […]

July 24, 2024

Curiosity Now FAST channel on VIZIO Smart TVs

Curiosity, a factual media and entertainment company, has announced the launch of its free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel Curiosity Now on VIZIO WatchFree+. The collaboration marks the latest expansion of Curiosity’s reach, bringing its content to millions of US viewers through VIZIO’s smart TV ecosystem and its WatchFree+ streaming service. Curiosity, with its flagship […]

July 23, 2024

Second Car City Adventures FAST channel on Rakuten

Amuse Animation, the digital-first animation studio, has announced the launch of a second Car City Adventures fully localised 24/7 linear FAST channel, on VoD streaming platform, Rakuten TV. Starting in August, Rakuten TV will stream the channel on its platforms in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Poland. With the addition of Poland and Switzerland […]

July 23, 2024

Mental Health Television Network partners with FAST Channels TV

Mental Health Television Network (MHTN), a leading provider of mental health content, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated to mental well-being, personal growth, and self-discovery. Mental Health Television Network is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup, offering a diverse range […]

July 22, 2024

OKAST supports Bouygues Telecom’s MyTV in Europe app

OKAST, a European provider of video streaming and FAST channels, has teamed up with Bouygues Telecom, France’s global digital communications and services operator, to roll out its MyTV in Europe mobile service. Available for iOS and Android, this mobile application is an extension of the Travel offering for travellers to France. In addition to exclusive […]

July 22, 2024

BBC Studios, Samsung EMEA FAST deal

BBC Studios and Samsung TV Plus are to expand two BBC FAST channel brands in EMEA. BBC Drama will make its debut in MENA on Samsung TV Plus whilst Top Gear launches on Samsung TV Plus across MENA, Italy, Spain, France, Germany,  Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Already available in Spain, Italy and France on Samsung […]

July 15, 2024

A+E Networks FAST channels on Titan OS

A+E Networks EMEA has announced a partnership with Europe’s Titan OS to launch five FAST channels in the UK and Ireland – Inside Crime, Mystery TV, World War TV, History Hunters and Deal Masters. Titan OS powers Philips smart TVs in the region. The channels are accessible via the channel EPG from the homepage and […]

July 11, 2024

Study: Culturally relevant content key for black audiences

The availability of culturally relevant content plays a major role in which platforms and services Black TV content viewers decide to use, according to Horowitz Research’s annual report, FOCUS Black Volume I: Subscriptions 2024. The report, which tracks the evolution of the pay and free TV, streaming, internet and mobile environment among Black Americans, finds […]

July 10, 2024

UnchainedTV partners with FAST Channels TV

UnchainedTV, the world’s only free, plant-based streaming TV network, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. UnchainedTV Food & Lifestyle is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup, offering a unique look at celebrities who are living the […]

July 9, 2024

Netflix tops Must Keep TV Report 2024

For the fifth year in a row, Netflix is the leading ‘must keep’ TV brand in the US, according to the 17th annual Must Keep TV Report from Solutions Research Group (SRG). The 2024 research is based on 1,400 interviews across the US with consumers aged 12 and older and conducted in May 2024. ABC, […]

July 2, 2024