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BBC News launches FAST channel in US

BBC Studios has partnered with AMC Networks to launch a BBC News FAST channel in the US. The 24-hour live news channel, offering content including BBC News America, Verified Live and BBC Documentaries, is available through Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Plex, Xumo Play, VIZIO WatchFree+ and Sling Freestream. The BBC News channel will continue […]

March 14, 2024

Insight TV launches 4 FAST channels with Titan OS

Insight TV, the millennial-focused global channel operator and content producer. is set to expand global distribution with the introduction of four FAST channels, INWILD, INFAST, INTROUBLE and INWONDER on Titan OS – the independent European OS for Smart TVs that will be installed in Europe and LatAm through a strategic partnership with TP Vision, the […]

March 12, 2024

ROXi launches FAST channels with Frequency

Music streaming company ROXi is launching a range of linear music video channels on FAST (Free Advertising Supported Television). ROXi has selected Frequency to deliver the ROXi TV channels to FAST providers. LG is the first to roll out ROXi music video channels to UK consumers, with 10 already available on LG Channels. ROXi music […]

March 12, 2024

Canada: Love Pets on The Roku Channel

International production studio, rights business and channel operator, Blue Ant Media, has announced the launch of its FAST channel, Love Pets, on The Roku Channel in Canada. Since the pet-themed channel debuted last year, it has rolled out in 27 countries across the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. “Launching Love Pets on […]

March 5, 2024

Euromedia February/March 2024

Euromedia February/March 2024 AVoD and FAST channels were real growth points in 2023. How has the overall TV ad market reacted to many more ad avails? Colin Mann spoke to a range of industry practitioners. Read the article and the rest of the issue here.

March 4, 2024

Fuse Media partners with Lionsgate, Tastemade, TMB

Fuse Media, the specialist in inclusive entertainment, has announced its 2024-25 Upfront strategy at The Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing’s (AIMM) ‘Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts’. With new partnerships with Lionsgate, Tastemade, and TMB (Trusted Media Brands) fueling scale, an expanding roster of owned and operated channels that celebrate diverse voices, and premium […]

February 29, 2024

wedotv enters US Market

European AVoD and FAST channel operator and platform provider wedotv has expanded to the US market with the launch of its FAST channels and AVoD channel. FAST channel wedo big stories has launched on satellite provider Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 satellite, Sling Freestream, and Allen Media Group’s Local Now. The brand new wedo amor will launch […]

February 28, 2024

New FAST channel launched for Must-See MoviES!

#ConUnPack Distribution, the producers behind the renowned Must See MoviES! channel, have announced their partnership with FAST Channels TV to introduce their FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel to global audiences. Viewers can access the channel on various free TV streaming services via http://mustseemovies.es/ #ConUnPack, a specialised distributor in ‘truly independent; cinema based in Spain, […]

February 26, 2024

France24 launches on Freeview UK

France24, international news channel, has launched on Freeview UK channel 266. This expansion allows Freeview users across the UK to access France 24’s coverage of global news, culture, and current affairs in French, English, Spanish and Arabic languages.  With this launch, France 24 aims to further strengthen its presence in the UK market and provide […]

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