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FOX Weather Expands Distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.

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  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) weather service, has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+, effective February 13th, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, “As the fastest growing weather service, we are excited to further expand our platform, bringing Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+ audiences FOX Weather’s premium live weather news programming.”
    FOX Weather is available to Hulu + Live TV’s 4.6 million subscribers through its core lineup, which includes over 95 channels across news, sports, and entertainment programming.
  • Viewers will be able to find FOX Weather via the Hulu + Live TV channel guide.
  • Viewers can find FOX Weather by going to the TCLtv+ app’s news and opinion category.

FOX CORPORATION NAMES JEFF COLLINS PRESIDENT OF ADVERTISING SALES, MARIANNE GAMBELLI TO RETIRE

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Monday, January 22, 2024

NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Jeff Collins has been appointed President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Fox Corporation.

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  • NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lachlan Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX), today announced that Jeff Collins has been appointed President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Fox Corporation.
  • Collins, who most recently served as Executive Vice President, Advertising Sales for FOX News Media, will now report to Murdoch.
  • In this role, Collins will oversee the company's Ad Sales efforts across the company's portfolio of brands and platforms, including FOX Entertainment, Tubi, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, and FOX News Media, which includes FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network.
  • "I want to thank Marianne for her many contributions to FOX and congratulate her on a phenomenal career," said Murdoch.

FOX Weather Expands Distribution to DISH Network and Sling Freestream

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service has expanded its distribution to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream subscribers effective today announced its president Sharri Berg.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service has expanded its distribution to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream subscribers effective today announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • In making the announcement Berg said, “As we continue to grow our premium live weather news service, we are thrilled to expand FOX Weather’s reach to include DISH Network and Sling Freestream consumers.”
    Launching nationwide to DISH Network on November 29th, FOX Weather will be available on channel 222 on the America’s Top 120, 200 and 250 Packages.
  • Additionally, Sling Freestream will add FOX Weather on the same date.
  • Accessible through the SLING TV app and website, FOX Weather will join Sling Freestream’s lineup which includes over 400 free channels and a library of over 41,000 on-demand titles.

Revry and Discover Present The 8th Annual Queer X Awards on National Coming Out Day

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revry, the first global LGBTQ+ streaming service, is proud to announce the return of the annual Queer X Awards on October 11, 2023, to mark National Coming Out Day. Presented by Discover, this prestigious event recognizes and honors outstanding individuals and allies who have made an impact. Since its inception in 2016, the Queer X Awards have been a symbol of inclusivity, applauding the achievements of those who have shaped the LGBTQ+ landscape.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Revry , the first global LGBTQ+ streaming service, is proud to announce the return of the annual Queer X Awards on October 11, 2023, to mark National Coming Out Day.
  • "Discover is steadfast in promoting inclusivity, authenticity and allyship among our customers and employees, and we are pleased to support Revry and the Queer X awards," said Jonita Wilson, Chief Diversity Officer at Discover.
  • "The annual Queer X Awards symbolizes a momentous celebration of extraordinary achievements within the LGBTQ+ community," said Damian Pelliccione, co-founder and CEO of Revry.
  • The 2023 Queer X Awards will be streamed globally and exclusively on Revry, the preeminent LGBTQ+ streaming platform for authentic queer content.

 FOX Weather Expands Distribution

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Monday, August 21, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers, announced its president, Sharri Berg.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free, ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has further expanded its distribution to reach Samsung TV Plus users and Cox subscribers, announced its president, Sharri Berg.
  • FOX Weather is a 24/7 free ad-supported television service (FAST) operated by FOX News Media.
  • Utilizing multiple radar systems, including an immersive mobile 3D radar, FOX Weather offers users an innovative approach to forecasting, including coverage surrounding all weather patterns, from immediate to long-term.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Optimum, Tubi, Fire TV Channels, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, LG Channels, fuboTV, XUMO Play, Vidgo, Plex and Astound Broadband.

World Poker Tour to Harness Whip Media FASTrack for Key Viewership and Revenue Insights

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023

The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.

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  • The U.S.-based brand will utilize Whip Media FASTrack to manage the influx of reporting from its many distribution partners, allowing for greater visibility into viewership and revenue earned from each of its episodes, TV series, and livestreams.
  • “World Poker Tour has been at the forefront of poker content and coverage for more than two decades now, and its reach and influence continues to grow by the day,” said Ben Widger, Whip Media Account Executive.
  • Whip Media FASTrack’s Track Only package will help WPT manage its viewership and revenue data stemming from multiple distribution partners – allowing WPT to accurately and efficiently gauge content performance.
  • “Whip Media has taken on the challenge of marrying disparate data sources from FAST and AVOD into actionable insights,” said Marc Dion, WPT’s Director of Distribution and Ad Sales.

FOX Weather Signs Meteorologist Bob Van Dillen

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has signed meteorologist Bob Van Dillen as on-air host, announced its president Sharri Berg.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has signed meteorologist Bob Van Dillen as on-air host, announced its president Sharri Berg.
  • Most recently, Van Dillen was the meteorologist for HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade.
  • His relatability and conversation-focused style is a perfect fit for FOX Weather and the FOX Weather team.”
    Van Dillen added, “I’ve been watching FOX Weather since its launch in 2021, and I’m excited to join the talented group of meteorologists that work on air and behind the scenes.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Spectrum, Optimum, Tubi, Amazon News, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, LG Channels, fuboTV, XUMO Play, Vidgo and Plex.

FOX Weather Expands Distribution

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has expanded its distribution to include Optimum, Spectrum and LG Channels announced Sharri Berg, its president.

Key Points: 
  • FOX Weather, FOX News Media’s free ad-supported streaming television (“FAST”) weather service, has expanded its distribution to include Optimum, Spectrum and LG Channels announced Sharri Berg, its president.
  • In making the announcement, Berg said, “FOX Weather has now become a destination for viewers across many major providers with this expanded distribution.
  • FOX Weather is a 24/7 free ad-supported television service (FAST) operated by FOX News Media.
  • Available at foxweather.com and through the FOX Weather app for iOS and Android, FOX Weather is on internet-connected TVs via FOX NOW, the FOX News app, Verizon Fios, Tubi, Amazon News, Amazon Freevee, YouTube TV, The Roku Channel, DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, XUMO Play, Vidgo and Plex.

Fuse Media expands its growing FAST distribution with Amagi

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that Fuse Media has expanded its partnership with Amagi to launch another channel as they continue to grow their presence in the CTV-led Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market.

Key Points: 
  • Fuse Media is a Latino-owned entertainment company dedicated to empowering, celebrating, and amplifying young, multicultural voices.
  • Having started its services on traditional pay TV platforms, Fuse Media expanded into FAST in 2018 to leverage the many opportunities it has to offer.
  • They have simplified and economized channel creation, distribution and monetization for us," said Cesar Chavez, VP of Digital Operations, Fuse Media.
  • The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Backstage, Shades of Black, FM (Fuse Music), Campastic, Latino Vibes, OUTtv Proud, fuse.tv , and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business.

Fuse Media expands its growing FAST distribution with Amagi

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, December 14, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, today announced that Fuse Media has expanded its partnership with Amagi to launch another channel as they continue to grow their presence in the CTV-led Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) market.

Key Points: 
  • Fuse Media is a Latino-owned entertainment company dedicated to empowering, celebrating, and amplifying young, multicultural voices.
  • Having started its services on traditional pay TV platforms, Fuse Media expanded into FAST in 2018 to leverage the many opportunities it has to offer.
  • They have simplified and economized channel creation, distribution and monetization for us," said Cesar Chavez, VP of Digital Operations, Fuse Media.
  • The Fuse Media family includes Fuse, Fuse+, Backstage, Shades of Black, FM (Fuse Music), Campastic, Latino Vibes, OUTtv Proud, fuse.tv , and Fuse Content Studio, its in-house production arm, as well as a growing branded content and live events business.