Tag: FAST
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TCLtv+ Expands Lineup with Paramount Streaming Partnership Featuring 23 CBS FAST Channels
TCLtv+, the flagship streaming service of TCL, has announced a significant expansion in collaboration with Paramount Streaming. Starting this month, 23 CBS FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) channels will join the TCLtv+ platform, including 14 local CBS Stations’ streaming channels and popular programs like 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, Entertainment Tonight, and Inside Edition. This partnership enhances…
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Samsung TV Plus Hits 88 Million Users: Leading the Shift Toward Free Streaming
Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming (FAST) and on-demand (AVOD) service, has become a significant player in the streaming landscape. Currently reaching 88 million monthly active users and driven largely by U.S.-based viewers within the 18-49 demographic, the service has grown to become the most-used app on Samsung TVs in then United States. Its…
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A+E Networks and Range Media Team Up with Jim Rome to Launch Exclusive FAST Channel
A+E Networks and Range Media Partners are teaming up to bring The Jim Rome Show to the growing FAST (Free Ad-Supported Television) space. This move makes Jim Rome’s signature sports commentary more accessible across major platforms like Amazon Freevee, Samsung TV Plus, and VIZIO WatchFree+. It also allows sports fans to catch Rome’s real-time sports…
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Willow Launches Willow Sports: North America’s First Cricket FAST Channel
Willow has announced the launch of Willow Sports, the first Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel in North America dedicated entirely to cricket. The channel is launching just in time for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which begins on October 3, 2024. Fans of cricket can now access live matches, classic games, and highlights…
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Free Live Sports Launches: Bringing Global Sports Action to Fans at No Cost
Sports fans around the world are about to get even more access to their favorite competitions with the launch of Free Live Sports, a new and exciting platform aimed at delivering a wide variety of live sports content for free. The venture is led by industry veterans Cathy Rasenberger (Rasenberger Media, LLC), Geoff Clark (acTVe),…
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Bundling and Balancing: TiVo’s Latest Video Trends Report Reveals Shift Towards Industry Consolidation
As the streaming industry navigates economic headwinds, TiVo’s Q2 2024 Video Trends Report highlights a major shift in how consumers are approaching their entertainment subscriptions. According to the report, which surveyed over 4,000 adults across the U.S. and Canada, people are pulling back on entertainment spending, favoring bundled services and ad-supported models over standalone subscriptions.…
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El Rey Rebel: The Latino-Infused Network Setting Streaming on Fire
El Rey Rebel is turning heads and igniting streaming screens with its bold, action-packed content. Powered by its partnership with Fuse Media, this Latino-centric FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel has skyrocketed in viewership. Results have been impressive with a staggering 301% year-over-year growth since August 2023, marking this its best quarter ever. This meteoric…
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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season One Now Streaming For Free
Starting today, fans of Middle-earth have a unique opportunity to revisit or discover the epic tale of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Season One, for free. Samsung TV and Galaxy owners in the US, Canada, Brazil, the UK, and Germany can enjoy the first season on-demand without any subscription fees, exclusively…
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Samsung TV Plus Expands By Adding Over 500 Hours of Hearst Media Content
Samsung TV Plus, the #1 free ad-supported app on Samsung Smart TV, continues adding content with its latest partnership expansion with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG). The expansion deal brings more than 500 hours of HMPG original programming to Samsung’s free ad-supported TV (FAST) and video-on-demand (AVOD). Known for producing and distributing unscripted programming, HMPG’s…
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FOX Weather Expands Its Team & Launches on Pluto TV
FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has recently made significant additions to its team and distribution channels, bolstering its presence and capabilities just as the hurricane season intensifies. New Meteorologists Join FOX Weather Veteran meteorologist Mike Seidel has joined FOX Weather as a meteorologist and storm specialist after a…