Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of content powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, has announced the launch of The Osbournes FAST Channel, in a move that will see the iconic reality series made available on free ad-supported services. The Osbournes launches this April on Rakuten TV, LG Channels, Xumo Play, TCL, VIZIO, Sling Freestream, Plex, Anoki and […]

DOGTV Networks, the recently rebranded company behind the app and subscription service DOGTV, has launched Unleashed by DOGTV, a new FAST and YouTube channel streaming a variety of free content for dog lovers and pet parents. At launch the channel is available on Amazon’s Fire TV in the US and Tugo TV in the US […]

Rakuten TV, the European streaming platforms, is partnering with TCL, the consumer electronics manufacturers, to bring more than 50 FAST channels across multiple genres, to TCL Channel, TCL’s free streaming service, available on millions of TCL smart TVs across Europe. The channels will include Rakuten TV’s owned and operated (O&O) channels and selected third-party channels […]

Magnite, the independent sell-side advertising company, has announced an expanded global partnership with Samsung Ads, the advanced advertising division of Samsung Electronics. From 2023 to 2024, Samsung Ads saw double-digit percentage gross revenue growth on the Magnite Streaming SSP as a result of their collaboration. To bolster audience addressability in streaming, Samsung Ads will leverage […]

Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has introduced audience measurement capabilities to its VideoNow electronic programme guide (EPG), a significant step toward ad-monetisation in the DTH FTA satellite video market. VideoNow, available on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19 platform, has long provided viewers with a way to find and access FTANow, with its expansion into the […]

Intelsat, the integrated satellite and terrestrial network, has signed two IntelsatOne IP agreements providing full time distribution of content. “Broadcasters and programmers are looking for reliable and cost-effective alternatives to contribute and distribute video feeds regionally and globally,” said Pascale Fromont, vice president and general manager of Media, Intelsat. “Since its inception in 2023, IntelsatOne IP is […]

VIDAA, the smart TV platform, has announced the integration of FAST channels from Sky into its VIDAA Channels lineup, further enhancing the platform’s selection of free-to-view content. The channels, including the likes of Pick Monkey Rescue, Sky Artist of The Year and Sky Sports Stories, bring a range of previously aired shows directly to VIDAA-enabled […]

Virgin Media O2 has launched two new FAST channels from Rakuten, providing Virgin TV customers with the opportunity to watch an array of new content at no extra cost. Available to Virgin TV customers directly via their set-top box, the new channels – Rakuten TV Top Movies (channel 446) and Rakuten TV Action ( channel […]

Wildlife and factual entertainment producer Earth Touch is partnering with Sling Freestream to bring its premium FAST channel – Earth Touch TV – to the US streaming platform. The channel’s slate of natural history programming will soon be available on Sling Freestream, a FAST service that offers 600+ diverse live TV channels and on-demand shows […]

Paramount’s FAST service Pluto TV and Just For Entertainment Distribution have announced a deal between the two companies to bring the Just For Laughs FAST Channel to Canada, LatAm, Brazil, France, Italy, and the Nordic countries. The channel is now live in all markets. Viewers can tun in to the Just for Laughs GAGS channel […]