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01 Jun 2023

NBCUniversal, Amazon strike FAST channel deal for local NBC, Telemundo stations

Looking to grow their existing partnership and expand the reach of local news content, NBCUniversal and Amazon are taking NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations' local news channels to the Amazon News app on Fire TV and Echo Show devices. The deal fundamentally allows US-based customers to access premium local breaking news coverage and original content from NBC and Telemundo stations in the top TV regions 24/7, by streaming the stations’ free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels. The channels now available on Fire TV include: Noticias Telemundo Noreste; Noticias Telemundo California; Noticias Telemundo Texas; Noticias Telemundo Florida; NBC News in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Washington, D.C., Boston Bay Area, South Florida, San Diego and Connecticut. NBCUniversal Local’s FAST portfolio includes [...]
12 May 2023

Global FAST revenues set to triple

Global FAST revenues for TV series and movies are forecast to reach $18 billion in 2028. This, according to the latest report from Digital TV Research, will be the triple the $6 billion in 2022. The US will contribute 55% to the 2028 total, down from 67% in 2022. It will also add nearly $6 billion between 2022 and 2028 – or half of the world’s $12 billion additional revenues. Commenting on the findings of the report, Simon Murray, principal analyst at Digital TV Research, said: “The FAST market by platform will remain fragmented. Pluto TV, Roku Channel and Samsung TV Plus will account for half the global total by 2028”. Pluto TV will continue its international expansion. Its global [...]
10 May 2023

FAST TV/AVOD : 5,5 millions d’utilisateurs en France…

Selon la 12ème vague du Baromètre OTT NPA Conseil/Harris Interactive, l’offre de chaînes FAST TV et AVOD a progressé de plus de 10% en France, au premier trimestre. L’étude comptabilise en effet près de 540 chaînes au sein des huit plateformes « leaders » (6Play 24/24, LG Channels, Mango, MYTF1 Stream, Plex, Pluto TV, Rakuten TV, Samsung TV Plus) à fin mars 2023, soit 5,5 millions d’utilisateurs mensuels, contre 488 à la fin 2022. Ainsi, en un an (fin de premier trimestre 2023 vs fin mars 2022), la notoriété de l’AVoD et des FAST TV a bondi de 50 % et dépasse maintenant 60%, indique l’étude qui a interrogé (29 mars-5 avril 2023) 4 121 personnes de 15 ans et [...]
25 Apr 2023

Google TV lance un nouvel onglet en direct avec des chaînes FAST !

Le streaming en direct ressemble de plus en plus à la télévision traditionnelle grâce à l’ajout de chaînes FAST, qui diffusent du contenu linéaire en direct. Les concurrents comme Roku ont déjà adopté cette fonctionnalité, permettant de surfer entre les chaînes comme dans les anciennes habitudes de visionnage. Google a annoncé le lancement d’un nouvel onglet en direct pour sa plateforme Google TV, proposant des chaînes FAST pour les utilisateurs américain. Le contenu comprendra des émissions telles que Westworld, Law & Ordre : SVU et The Walking Dead, ainsi que des nouvelles de NBC, ABC, CBS et Fox. Il comprend également des programmes internationaux dans plus de 10 langues, dont l’espagnol, le japonais et l’hindi. Le géant américain a également [...]
24 Apr 2023

Sling continues to add more Free TV Channels to Freestream

Sling TV has just added another 8 channels to its Freestream service. That’s their FAST service, with over 300 channels of free live TV. And about 41,000 on-demand titles, all for free. The new channels added to Sling’s Freestream service today, are mostly sports related. You’ll find them all down below: Ace TV Pickle TV The Red Green Channel B – FidoTV Lacrosse TV MotoAmerica TV Broadway on Demand World Poker Tour These aren’t the big sports like the NBA, NFL, NHL and others. These are instead a bit more niche and those that likely can’t garner a huge media rights deal like the NBA or NFL. But hey if you’re into these sports, they are not free. What is [...]
24 Apr 2023

Samsung TV Plus, Love TV Channels launch climate change FAST channel

Samsung Electronics has entered a partnership with Love TV Channels to introduce Love The Planet, the latest channel for its Samsung TV Plus free ad-supported streaming TV service in Europe to spread awareness on environmental issues via curated TV streaming content. Samsung TVplus Love the Planet 18April2023 Created by Love TV Channels, Love The Planet, will be shown exclusively on Samsung TV Plus localised for the key markets of the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Love the Planet aims to take its audience on a global sustainability journey, alongside climate activists taking daily steps to preserve our world. Viewers will learn about the technological innovations contributing to a more sustainable environment, and how individual actions can make a big [...]
24 Apr 2023

Rakuten TV launches own FAST channels

Streaming platform Rakuten TV has entered the TV series landscape by launching a reality/factual entertainment channel in the UK and Crime series channels in DACH, France, Italy and Spain. Real Series and Crime made their debuts in the UK and Italy respectively on April 12. All channels will be available not only on the Rakuten TV platform and also on Samsung’s TV Plus service and More FAST platforms to follow. Commenting on the development, Rakuten TV’s CEO Cedric Dufour took the opportunity to emphasise during MIP’s FAST Summit how free with ads content have become vital to the company: “FAST & AVOD currently represent a significant portion of our business, with healthy double digit YoY growth. This is a result [...]
27 Mar 2023

Rakuten TV expands in Poland

The streaming platform Rakuten TV has added two new localised FAST channels to its offer in Poland. Grjngo is the world’s largest streaming brand for western films, of which there is also a localised version in German, Spanish and English, while Bjgtjme is focused on other film genres with all its content in English and dubbed into Polish. Both channels are owned by the international operator Amogo Networx. Rakuten TV is currently distributed in 43 European countries. Since 2020 it has significantly increased its TVOD offer in Poland in partnership with Polish content providers. Moreover, since the beginning of this year it has increased considerably its AVOD and FAST section catalogue in Poland. In February, Rakuten TV added nearly 100 [...]
27 Mar 2023

Zattoo

Zattoo adds FAST channels from Mainstream Media TV streaming provider Zattoo has added three FAST channels from Mainstream Media AG to its line-up in Germany. World of Freesports, Starke Frauen and Filmgold are included in all packages. Ultimate and Premium subscribers can pause, restart and watch the channels’ content in a 7-day catch-up window. With the move, Zattoo is expanding its partnership with Mainstream Media AG. Zattoo already offers the Munich-based media company’s pay-TV channels Romance TV, Goldstar TV and Heimatkanal in the Fernsehen mit Herz subscription package.
21 Mar 2023

Mainstream Media AG

Mainstream Media AG launches female FAST channel with Amagi German media company Mainstream Media AG has launched its first female-centred FAST channel, Starke Frauen (“Strong Women”), by using the FAST solutions provided by technology company Amagi. “With our new FAST channels, we want to address viewers who appreciate having our quality entertainment free of charge on digital TV platforms and mobile applications,” said Tim Werner, CEO, Mainstream Media AG. “We’re grateful to have won Amagi as a reliable partner on this journey. We look forward to taking further advantage of their comprehensive network of FAST platform partnerships and advanced ad tech capabilities.” Starke Frauen screens internationally acclaimed comedy and drama shows with strong female leads. The channel is currently available [...]