Tag: FAST channels

Roku has acquired exclusive U.S. streaming rights for X Games Aspen 2025 and a summer event, streaming them on The Roku Channel’s free sports channel. A new X Games FAST channel will feature highlights, interviews, and archival content, aligning with…

Our latest From the Archives reflects on Disney+'s transformative 10-year DTC journey as Disney+ celebrates its 5th anniversary today. Over its first five years, Disney+ reached 150 million subscribers, introduced an ad-supported tier, and turned a profit in 2024 ahead…

The Altman Solon Global Sports Survey highlights a growing trend among younger sports fans: preferring highlights on social media and TV over full games. This shift stems from frustration with the complexity and cost of accessing live sports across multiple…

TVREV emphasizes why FAST channel owners should shift focus from launching new channels to marketing existing ones, citing the significant discovery problem in the space. At MIPCOM, experts noted that 90% of FAST viewing is concentrated on the top 10…

Kirby has released a new rap, "The Streaming Wars A.B. (After the Bubble)," blending clever commentary on the streaming industry's current challenges with his signature lyrical style. Kirby’s work celebrates the unsung heroes of the streaming world and provides a…

FilmRise has partnered with Anoki’s LiveTVx to launch 10 popular FAST channels on Google TV, leveraging generative AI to enhance content discovery based on viewer habits. The partnership aims to improve user experience and provide advertisers with advanced targeting options…

DirecTV has launched MyFree DirecTV, a FAST service that offers over 70 channels via its app on smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs. The channel lineup includes content from major programmers like E.W. Scripps, Lionsgate, and A+E Networks, with plans to…

Amazon's Freevee is shutting down, with its content shifting to Prime Video’s ad-supported “Watch for Free” section, accessible to non-Prime members. This consolidation aims to streamline Amazon’s streaming ecosystem and follows earlier rebranding moves that hinted at Freevee’s phase-out.

"Terrifier 3" has grossed over $78 million globally, driving a 53% increase in Cineverse’s C360 Audience Network ad requests. The platform leveraged the film’s success to reach targeted horror fans, including a strong Hispanic audience, across multiple streaming channels, marking…

AMC Networks added 200,000 streaming subscribers in Q3 2024, reaching 11.8 million, while streaming revenue grew by 7% to $152 million. However, U.S. advertising revenue declined by 10%, offset slightly by international growth. The company is prioritizing digital-first advertising strategies…