FAST

Frequency Launches Managed Channel Services to Support Rights Holders and Brands Creating Premium FAST Channels

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Satellite, Nanotechnology, Audio, Video, Other Technology, Telecommunications, TV and Radio, Software, Networks, Internet, Hardware, Electronic Design Automation, Data Management, Consumer Electronics, VoIP, Technology, Entertainment, Mobile, Wireless, General Entertainment, Warner Bros., MCS, FAST, Marketing, Vin Di Bona, Software as a service, Television, Video game

Frequency , the engine behind many of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has launched a new Managed Channel Services (MCS) business unit that empowers rights holders, brands, talent and Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) platforms to deploy premium streaming TV channels while accelerating time to market.

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  • Frequency , the engine behind many of the world’s best-known streaming television channels, has launched a new Managed Channel Services (MCS) business unit that empowers rights holders, brands, talent and Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) platforms to deploy premium streaming TV channels while accelerating time to market.
  • Frequency has built a FAST and linear streaming team with expertise in all aspects of channel creation, including programming, operations and marketing.
  • Blair Harrison, founder and CEO of Frequency, says: “FAST content on leading platforms is moving from the sidelines to primetime.
  • The lines between FAST channels, traditional TV and subscription streaming services are becoming increasingly blurred, and ultimately viewers just want to watch great programming.

Eluvio Unveils Next-Gen Content Fabric and New Applications for Premium Live Streaming, PVOD, FAST, and Video Archive Monetization at NAB 2024

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Analysis, Textile, NAB, AI, PVOD, LAS, Cadence, Video on demand, Investment, FAST, CDN, Video game

LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the upcoming NAB 2024 show , Eluvio unveiled a new release of the Eluvio Content Fabric to deliver premium live streaming, PVOD, FAST channels, and video archive monetization at scale for content owners, broadcasters, film studios, and media/entertainment companies.

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  • LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In advance of the upcoming NAB 2024 show , Eluvio unveiled a new release of the Eluvio Content Fabric to deliver premium live streaming, PVOD, FAST channels, and video archive monetization at scale for content owners, broadcasters, film studios, and media/entertainment companies.
  • The Eluvio Content Fabric Protocol is a next-generation content distribution and storage technology that provides fast, efficient, tamper-proof streaming, download and monetization of any digital media content at scale.
  • At NAB, the company will introduce a new generation of the Eluvio Content Fabric core (aka the "Casablanca" software release) and will debut new Creator Studio, Content Analytics and AI Content Understanding apps built on the Content Fabric.
  • "Our new applications are built to extract the full potential of the Content Fabric," said Michelle Munson, CEO and Co-founder of Eluvio.

7 in 10 CTV Users Prefer Free, Ad Supported Streaming TV

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Advertising, TV and Radio, Communications, Entertainment, Shift, Habit, FAST, CMO, Multimedia, CTV, Research, Love, Ecosystem, Television

Sixty nine percent of CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (53%) spend two or more hours per week using FAST applications.

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  • Sixty nine percent of CTV users prefer streaming free, ad supported streaming TV (FAST) content instead of a paid subscription without ads, and over half (53%) spend two or more hours per week using FAST applications.
  • "Consumers are now overwhelmingly open to ad-supported streaming content, signaling a seismic shift in their CTV habits," said Tony Marlow, CMO at LG Ad Solutions.
  • CTV users find interactive ads of interest: 42% of viewers prefer ads that have interactive features, with 71% of viewers like TV ad creatives that include a QR code.
  • In fact, two in five CTV users already rely on the TV home screen for content recommendations, and we expect that to continue to grow."

Latino Alternative TV (LATV) Introduces New Parent Brand LatiNation Media

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Online, Digital Marketing, TV and Radio, Social Activism, Consumer, Film & Motion Pictures, Content Marketing, Music, Entertainment, Millennials, General Entertainment, Communications, Media, LGBTQ+, Generation Z, Lifestyle, Professional Services, Social Media, Influencer, AVOD, Comscore, IAB, Complex, LATV, Televisa, Media Group, Commercial software, FAST, Genz

Latino Alternative TV (LATV) today announced the formation of its new parent brand, LatiNation Media.

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  • Latino Alternative TV (LATV) today announced the formation of its new parent brand, LatiNation Media.
  • With the launch of LatiNation Media, the company is positioning itself to extend and expand the array of content and services that represent bilingual and bicultural Latinos in the U.S. LatiNation Media will launch as the parent brand to LATV's linear, AVOD, and FAST network, as well as its expanded LatiNation Digital, LatiNation Studios, and LatiNation Creative.
  • Centering its media business on driving identity and fandom, LatiNation Media is a one-stop solution for brands and agencies.
  • Customized Media List including LATV Network, NGL Media, Adsmovil Hispanic Premium Network, H Code Media, Prisa Media US, Univision Digital Network, Marca Hispanic Exchange, Complex, Vice Media Group, Telemundo Sites, UNIVISION.COM, Grupo Televisa, HOLA.COM Sites

With Roku’s All-New NBA FAST Channel and NBA Zone, Basketball Fans Are at the Center of the Action

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Sports, TV and Radio, Licensing (Sports), Consumer Electronics, Technology, IOT (Internet of Things), General Entertainment, Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Basketball, Other Entertainment, National Basketball Association, The Roku Channel, NBA G League, NBA League Pass, Partnership, TV Guide, News, NBA scoring leaders, Human voice, Hypothesis, FAST, Live, Multimedia, NBA, Marketing, Sport

The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.

Key Points: 
  • The Roku Channel is the inaugural partner of the first-ever NBA FAST channel, which is available exclusively through The Roku Channel for a limited time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403978989/en/
    Roku and the NBA partner to bring fans the all-new NBA FAST channel and NBA Zone.
  • The NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel will feature classic games, highlights, recaps, documentaries, original series, studio shows, and interviews, among other additional content.
  • Viewers can access the NBA FAST channel on The Roku Channel, within related zones (Live TV Zone, Sports Zone, NBA Zone), through the Live TV Channel Guide or via The Roku Channel App.

FreeCast Adds 13 New Free Channels from SoFAST

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Online, Licensing (Entertainment), NITRO, LOL, Sport, Wrestling, Snooker, Partnership, Motorcycle, Yoga, AutoMotion, News, Recreational fishing, Formula One, Digital recording, Free ad-supported streaming television, FAST, Euronews, Collection, NASCAR, Africanews, Television

FreeCast is announcing a partnership with FAST channel distributor SoFAST bringing 13 new channels to the company’s collection of free television.

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  • FreeCast is announcing a partnership with FAST channel distributor SoFAST bringing 13 new channels to the company’s collection of free television.
  • The 13 channels from SoFAST represent different genres of programming.
  • Tracy West, FreeCast’s Executive Vice President of Digital Content, discussed the opportunity for FreeCast in adding a large collection of channels: “These kinds of deals are a great opportunity for FreeCast.
  • Partnering with FreeCast to bring our diverse range of channels to their platform is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality, captivating content to audiences worldwide.

Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media™ Premiers to an Unprecedented 80+ Million Homes

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Health, Channel, Samsung Electronics, Saint, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Android TV, IPhone, Partnership, Grace, Smart, Free, News, Female, Interview, History, Politics, Parenting, Student, Amazon Fire TV, City, Roku, NASA, Samsung, Wireless, Dream, Pain, FAST, The Sundays, Android, DEI

Merit Street Media will begin in 20 million homes on Samsung Smart TVs – the first FAST platform to offer Dr. Phil content – and will continue to roll out to millions of additional user homes and devices over the coming months.

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  • Merit Street Media will begin in 20 million homes on Samsung Smart TVs – the first FAST platform to offer Dr. Phil content – and will continue to roll out to millions of additional user homes and devices over the coming months.
  • Merit+ can be downloaded on iPhone and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku.
  • With its expansive reach and diverse distribution channels, Merit Street Media will bring its rich tapestry of original and acquired programming to viewers nationwide.
  • “The News on Merit Street” (Live, Weeknights 7-8 PM ET): Takes a comprehensive approach to the day's top headlines.

With Ad-Tolerance at an All-Time High, TiVo's Video Trends Report Finds Consumers Shifting Gears on TV Subscriptions

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Online, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Consumer, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Generation Z, Advertising, Communications, Millennials, Attention, AVOD, Growth, Pay television, TVOD, TiVo, OTT, Television, SVOD, Electronics, Xperi, Churn, Behavior, Mouth, Habit, FAST, COVID-19

TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.

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  • TiVo is also an expert in video trends and TV viewership data.
  • The data reflects both live and time-shifted viewership information which is the cornerstone of TiVo’s expertise in TV data processing.
  • Since 2012, TiVo has surveyed consumers to uncover key trends relevant to TV providers, digital publishers, advertisers, and consumer electronics manufacturers.
  • The latest TiVo Video Trends Report surveyed 4,436 adults 18 and older living in the U.S. and Canada during the fourth quarter of 2023 (3,448 U.S., 988 Canada).

Atmosphere TV and Delaware North Take Flight with a Game-Changing Partnership, Elevating Airport Experiences

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Friday, March 29, 2024
TV and Radio, Transportation, Entertainment, Travel, Delaware North, Sport, BOI, FLL, Partnership, Television, News, Food, ATL, Restaurant, Airport, DFW, FAST, Marketing, CTV, LAX, Advertising, AUS, Tourism

The initiative supports airport businesses by enhancing the customer experience, encouraging longer stays and increasing spending at its concessions.

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  • The initiative supports airport businesses by enhancing the customer experience, encouraging longer stays and increasing spending at its concessions.
  • This partnership exemplifies Delaware North's forward-thinking approach to customer service and Atmosphere's dedication to redefining TV viewership beyond the living room so it's more engaging, entertaining, and elevating than ever before.
  • "As the leading entertainment network outside the home, Atmosphere is now setting its sights higher - literally,” said CEO of Atmosphere Blake Sabatinelli.
  • With Atmosphere, we’re really setting a new standard for what TV entertainment can be while traveling.

Backlight to Showcase Its Award-Winning Solutions at the 2024 NAB Show

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Software, Other Communications, Audio, Video, Communications, General Entertainment, Technology, Apps, Applications, Entertainment, Automation, Playout, Las Vegas Convention Center, MAM, OTT, CineSync, NAB, Social media, LVCC, Acquisition, Interview, AWS, Backlight, Calendar, FAST, CMS, AWS S3, NAB Show, Metadata, Television

Global media and entertainment technology company, Backlight , will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center in April to showcase its innovative and award-winning solutions at this year’s NAB Show.

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  • Global media and entertainment technology company, Backlight , will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center in April to showcase its innovative and award-winning solutions at this year’s NAB Show.
  • Since last year’s show, Backlight has made several strategic integrations and updates to its product lines to deliver efficiency, security and flexibility for its customers’ cloud-based video workflows.
  • Following iconik’s NAB Pilot Challenge win last year, Backlight’s cloud-native product for media management and collaboration has added a range of integrations including with other Backlight products—Zype and ftrack—for more powerful creative and distribution workflows.
  • Backlight’s new iconik + Zype Connector allows users to combine media storage, collaboration, and review with streaming and OTT workflows.