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Brightcove Launches Cloud Playout 2.0, Providing One Experience for Media Companies to Create, Distribute and Monetize Linear Channels

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Technology, Entertainment, Apps, Applications, Media, General Entertainment, Telecommunications, Marketing, Software, Advertising, Networks, Communications, Internet, Satellite, VoIP, Cloud, Insertion, Habit, FAST, BCOV, VOD, EPG, Video game

The enhanced Cloud Playout includes a linear scheduler to create an electronic program guide (EPG), which can be displayed on apps and FAST platforms.

Key Points: 
  • The enhanced Cloud Playout includes a linear scheduler to create an electronic program guide (EPG), which can be displayed on apps and FAST platforms.
  • Once a channel is built, media companies can operationalize the distribution of their linear channels to owned-and-operated (O&O) properties or FAST platforms.
  • Managing this end-to-end experience within the Brightcove platform allows media companies to optimize their content with first-party data and analytics and control their ad monetization.
  • “Cloud Playout 2.0 gives media companies an efficient way to grow reach, increase engagement, and monetize their content,” said Scott Levine, Chief Product Officer at Brightcove.

Wurl Launches BrandDiscovery to Precisely Match Connected TV Ads With the Emotion and Context of Programming in Real Time

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
TV and Radio, Marketing, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising, Data Management, Communications, Technology, Entertainment, Kantar, Attention, Philosophy, SSPS, Partnership, Research, Business development, Agency, DSPS, Freewheel, System, Ecosystem, Monk, FAST, CTV, Emotion, Television, Sales

By matching an ad’s emotion with the emotion of the content directly preceding it, brands can generate positive attention.

Key Points: 
  • By matching an ad’s emotion with the emotion of the content directly preceding it, brands can generate positive attention.
  • Scene-level analysis: BrandDiscovery offers contextual targeting at the scene level, an improvement over the industry’s standard program or channel-level solutions.
  • Advertisers can present ads within programming that contextually aligns with their creatives based on emotion, brand safety, and genre.
  • Contextual targeting at scale: BrandDiscovery ads will be shown across 300+ premium CTV publishers, including FAST channels and leading streamers.

North America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast to 2029 - US OTT Sector Thrives Despite Maturation, Cord-Cutting Trend Shows No Slowdown - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Entertainment, Technology, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Online, Audio, Video, Internet, OTT, FAST, SVOD, PDF, AVOD, Video game

The "North America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "North America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • North American OTT TV episode and movie revenues will reach $100 billion in 2029; up from $81 billion in 2023.
  • The US will contribute $16 billion from the $19 billion additional revenues, with Canada supplying the rest.
  • The US is unique, given the poor state of the pay TV market and the wide OTT choice."

Latin America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast Report to 2029 - Latin America's OTT Landscape Flourishes with Major US Players and Local Giants Globo and Televisa [Vix] - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Online, OTT, Globo, Microsoft Excel, FAST, SVOD, PDF, AVOD, Vix, Netflix, Televisa, Amazon, Video game

The "Latin America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Latin America OTT TV and Video Market Forecast to 2029" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Latin America will have 165 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029; up from 110 million at end-2023.
  • Brazil will provide 59 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029, with Mexico bringing in a further 43 million.
  • The principal analyst of the report said: "All of the major US platforms are very active in Latin America.

National CineMedia (NCM) Launches New Offerings to Transform Cinema into a Modern, Full-Funnel Media Solution

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Technology, Entertainment, Public Relations, Investor Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Audio, Video, General Entertainment, Film & Motion Pictures, Data Management, Attention, Musical, AVOD, Sport, Black panther, Beauty, Partnership, CFDA, Social media, Foot, Black, Chinese martial arts, Lumen Technologies, AI, Creator, Insurance, NCM, Council, PMP, Nun, Geography, Fashion, FAST, Hyundai, CMO, QSR, Category, Gen, Film industry

In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to these industry-firsts, NCM released the findings from its second attention study, reaffirming cinema as the number one platform for attention.
  • Programmatic: For the first time, media buyers can access real-time, data-driven trading of cinema ad inventory, bidding on available audiences during NCM’s show, Noovie®.
  • Notably, the Adelaide attention unit ratings analysis has already shown that cinema campaigns rank in the top 5% of all media.
  • Other recent editorial launches in The Noovie Show include “Religion of Sports” about inspirational athletes, and “Bowl’d Entrepreneurs” from One37PM.

Great Pacific Media’s Highway Thru Hell Expands International Distribution with Dedicated FAST Channel from Banijay Rights

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Banijay, Samsung Electronics, Season, Thunderbird, GPM, PLEX, Highway Thru Hell, Amazon Freevee, Bell, Samsung, IP, OTC, Rights, FAST, Multimedia, Television

The channel will begin rolling out in the U.K. from March 13, with an April 17 launch in Australia to follow.

Key Points: 
  • The channel will begin rolling out in the U.K. from March 13, with an April 17 launch in Australia to follow.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312370098/en/
    Seasons 1-10 of Great Pacific Media's hit docuseries Highway Thru Hell, and all seven seasons of the production company's Heavy Rescue: 401, will be available on a dedicated FAST channel from distributor Banijay Rights, set to launch initially in the U.K. on March 13.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Platforms confirmed in the U.K. include Samsung TV Plus, Amazon Freevee, Plex, and Samsung TV Plus in Australia.
  • It’s now available on platforms across 180 territories and in production for a 13th season that will see it mark 204 episodes.

Feld Motor Sports Announces New Monster Jam® FAST Channels in Partnership with SPACEMOB

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Monster Jam, Feld Entertainment, AMA Supercross Championship, Pluto TV, Global Media, Partnership, VIZIO, Senior, FAST, CTV, Gen, Television

PALMETTO, Fla., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Jam®, the most unexpected, unscripted, and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans in the world, has partnered with SPACEMOB, a global media company specializing in content distribution and FAST channel development, to exclusively create, distribute, and manage new Monster Jam FAST channels.

Key Points: 
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Feld Motor Sports to launch the Monster Jam FAST channel, heralding a new era of immersive entertainment for Monster Jam fans worldwide," stated SPACEMOB CEO Loren Wilson.
  • "The Pluto TV and VIZIO Monster Jam FAST channels introduce high-quality motorsports action for new fans to discover and give existing fans their favorite Monster Jam moments once again.
  • Monster Jam FAST channels are now live on Pluto TV and on VIZIO WatchFree+ (NYSE: VZIO), VIZIO's free streaming service.
  • Monster Jam's reach extends far beyond stadiums and arenas with more than 8.4 million followers across all Monster Jam social channels.

Gracenote Speeds FAST Channel Deployment in the U.S.

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Gracenote, EMarketer, Sport, SVOD, EPG, Love, Ecosystem, Music, FAST, Multimedia, IDS, Metadata, Television

NEW YORK, April 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has expanded its FAST Program to the U.S. helping content owners and providers more easily launch new free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channels. Now, U.S.-based content owners can distribute their TV programs and movies to leading streaming platforms along with industry-standard Gracenote metadata ensuring their offerings are discoverable and monetizable.

Key Points: 
  • First introduced in Europe in late 2023 , the Gracenote FAST Program helps U.S.-based content owners navigate the process of launching and distributing their FAST channels with the enriched metadata attributes that are critical in driving viewer discoverability.
  • "By removing obstacles for content owners in the U.S., the Gracenote FAST Program facilitates wider content distribution, better content discovery and deeper viewer engagement.
  • While data requirements differ by streaming platform, Gracenote ensures relevant metadata and assets are available to the Gracenote distribution network of platforms for FAST channel deployment.
  • Qualifying Gracenote FAST Program participants will benefit from:
    By leveraging Gracenote's FAST metadata management and distribution services, content owners can make their programs and FAST channels easily accessible to viewers on major streaming platforms around the world.

SPACEMOB AND THE HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS SET TO PARTNER ON EXCLUSIVE FAST CHANNEL LAUNCHING WINTER 2024

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Partnership, FAST, Sport, Video game

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SPACEMOB , the global media company focused on distributing streaming content and FAST channels, has partnered with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to launch Harlem Globetrotters FAST channel.

Key Points: 
  • OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SPACEMOB , the global media company focused on distributing streaming content and FAST channels, has partnered with the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to launch Harlem Globetrotters FAST channel.
  • The channel, launching winter 2024, will bring the legendary team's signature blend of basketball artistry, dazzling athleticism, and infectious humor to homes across the globe.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with the Harlem Globetrotters to deliver their legendary moves, athleticism and side-splitting comedy as a FAST channel," said SPACEMOB CEO Loren Wilson.
  • The Harlem Globetrotters FAST channel is scheduled to launch globally winter 2024 on major streaming platforms.

Cineverse Announces First FAST Distribution Deal in Australia with 10 Play

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global. Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cineverse Corp. (NASDAQ: CNVS), an innovative streaming technology and entertainment company, today announced a new distribution deal with Australia-based Network 10, a division of Paramount Global.
  • Through this deal, Cineverse for the first time is bringing its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to 10 Play .
  • Cineverse's Crime Hunters and Comedy Dynamics channels will be available as part of 10 Play's " Live TV with Pluto TV " lineup:
    Crime Hunters commenced March 20.
  • "They deliver two completely different fan experiences to 10 Play and we look forward to growing their audiences in Australia.