MAVTV has launched MAVTV GO, a free ad-supported streaming service for motorsports fans, powered by Endeavor Streaming. Available on iOS, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and the web, it offers live racing, original shows, and on-demand content. Expansion to…
LG Ad Solutions' report, The Inclusive Screen: Black Americans, highlights the significant purchasing power of Black and African American CTV viewers and their higher likelihood to act after seeing CTV ads. Nearly half of respondents visit a website after viewing…
Cineverse reported that its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels achieved 2.26 billion minutes watched in Q2 FY 2024, a 73% increase from the same period last year. The growth was driven by owned and operated digital brands, partner brands,…
Plex expanded its FAST offering by launching 92 new channels in July, bringing its global total to nearly 1,200 channels across 195 countries. The company added diverse content, including new single IP channels and sports coverage, further solidifying its extensive…
Vizio reported Q2 net revenue of $437.3 million, up 11% year-over-year, with gross profit rising 16% to $99.5 million. Platform+ revenue increased 19% to $169.4 million, and SmartCast ARPU grew 16% to $35.39. The company reached 18.8 million SmartCast active…
Roku is launching the Roku Sports Channel, a free ad-supported channel starting August 12, offering sports fans a comprehensive, always-on viewing experience. The channel will feature live and on-demand sports content, including MLB Sunday Leadoff games, live Formula E races,…
CNN has launched a new free, ad-supported streaming channel featuring content from its original series library. The CNN Originals FAST channel, available in the U.S. and internationally, includes series like “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown” and “United Shades of America with…
The Future of TV Briefing provides an updated glossary of key terms used in the TV, streaming, and digital video industry, aiming to clarify and standardize terminology. The guide includes definitions for terms like "Advanced audiences," "AI," "AVOD," "CTV," "FAST,"…
Samsung TV Plus, the top free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TVs, has expanded its partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), adding over 500 hours of HMPG's original programming to its FAST and AVOD services. This move enhances the…
Lionsgate and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson have partnered to launch a free ad-supported channel, 50 Cent Action, featuring Lionsgate’s action-packed library, including "Power" and "The Expendables." Jackson will curate and promote the channel, aiming to deliver high-quality content. This new…
