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Great American Family hits new ratings-growth milestones

Great American Family has extended its ratings growth streak after closing out Second Quarter 2023 with new milestones across key demos. According to Nielsen Media Research, Great American Family finished the quarter as TV’s fastest-growing network among Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers.  The network also retained its #1 ranking as the fastest-growing network in […]

July 5, 2023

Radar MCN launches Total Distribution strategy

Six months on from launch, having achieved positive results through its growing network of owned and managed channels, as well as a series of global FAST channels, Radar MCN is now spearheading a new Total Distribution strategy for the wider WTFN Group. Under General Manager Derek Dyson, this new strategy means that Radar MCN will […]

July 4, 2023

Pluto TV now on Virgin Media

Virgin Media customers with Virgin TV 360 or Stream can now access Pluto TV, directly via their set-top box, at no extra cost. Pluto TV, the ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service, will give customers access to more than 100 live linear channels spanning drama, news, sport, entertainment, kids’ programmes and more, as well as thousands […]

July 3, 2023By Nik Roseveare

CIAO USA TV expands FAST presence with Amagi

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a partnership with CIAO USA TV to amplify the distribution and monetisation of CIAO USA TV’s channel on Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST). CIAO USA TV caters to Italians worldwide with customized content and advertising. Amagi will distribute the […]

June 30, 2023

FilmRise acquires rights to multiple BBC Studios titles

FilmRise, the New York-based film, and television studio and streaming network, has licensed AVoD and FAST rights to over 480 episodes of programming from BBC Studios for the FilmRise Streaming Network. The package includes various series of different genres, notably 23 seasons of the crime drama Silent Witness; four seasons of Wallander starring Kenneth Branagh, […]

June 30, 2023By Nik Roseveare

NBCUniversal launches slew of new FAST channels

NBCUniversal has announced a new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) linear content offerings from across the NBCU Television & Streaming portfolio and NBCUniversal Global Distribution library. For the first time, viewers can access programming across all NBCUniversal genres centred on popular titles and categories available anytime at no additional cost. Curated with content from past […]

June 29, 2023By Nik Roseveare

New cleaning show exclusive to Vizio

Vizio has announcd the launch of its next exclusive Branded Content Studio series, Clean Break. Hosted by skilled professional organiser, Michelle Hobgood – the Tidy Trainer, this captivating new series delves into the world of organisational tips and tricks, inspired by the popular TikTok organising trend and presented by a top consumer packaged goods brand. […]

June 29, 2023

Inisght TV launching New York State of Mind featuring Wu-Tang Clan

Insight TV, the millennial-focused global channel operator, has announced its first-ever social-first integrated production, New York State of Mind, premiering August 10th. In partnership with Gatsby shoes, this groundbreaking four-episode series delves deep into the life of Young Dirty Bastard (YDB), the newest member of Wu-Tang Clan and son of the late ODB (Ol’ Dirty […]

June 29, 2023

QYOU Media India launches channel with Sadhguru

QYOU Media India has entered into a partnership with globally recognised spiritual leader, Sadhguru, to launch a new eponymous channel dedicated to delivering his holistic and inspirational spiritual and wellness programming. In association with the Isha Foundation, the channel aims to impart his renowned practical wisdom and powerful yogic practices to help viewers manage their […]

June 28, 2023

Extreme Sports channel on Pluto TV

Pluto TV has announced that the Extreme Sports channel is landing on the FAST service on June 23rd. The action sports and lifestyle channel will be available on Pluto TV across the UK, France, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The Extreme Sports channel’s programming includes the Nitro World Games, Epic Trails, Nomads Seeking Adventure, Extreme Fighting […]

June 22, 2023By Nik Roseveare