Warning - IBC Press Release Barrage coming this week with more smoke and mirrors than a burning bathroom shop. So which Press Releases do you believe and how do you find your way through this fog of information, well we…
Nothing sits still for long, and after years of experimentation, fine-tuning and increased competition - not to mention plenty of speculation and denial - the prospect of ads on subscriptionplatforms is finally looking like a reality. While most companies are…
Traditional Broadcasters need and want to adopt Streaming, but how? View TV, an original streaming company with two decades of experience, has powered and experienced the success of streaming media and the transformation of audiences’ media consumption from traditional broadcast…
BroadcastCDN part of the View TV Group has launched a Cable & Satellite broadcaster transformation package to take existing and traditional broadcasters into FAST markets at scale to generate sustainable revenues. Broadcast CDN carries the service from your origin premises,…
Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services benefit from a lack of U.S. viewer access to free linear TV, partly because of a national amnesia about the presence of over-the-air broadcast. Tens of millions are already using FASTs, generating billions in…
1. OEM FASTs Continue To Grow In our new report, FASTs Are The New Cable, we talk a lot about the growth of the FAST services owned by the various OEMs. They have an advantage in that they are the interface…
Netflix’s move to hire a dynamic duo to oversee its global ad sales ambitions couldn’t come at a better — or worse — time. At last, media buyers are finally getting the information they need to start making plans to…
Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services are growing rapidly. Today, hundreds of FAST channels exist, and a recent report from VIP+ found that the average large FAST studio took home $23.2 million in ad revenue by the end of the…
Senior Digital Director Daniel Lannon Led and Completed the Rebrand of the Acquired Xtreme Sports Social Media Channels to INTROUBLE to fit with Company Branding. JUNE 27, 2022 (Amsterdam, June 24th, 2022) Insight TV, the leading millennial-focused global channel operator and…
Cloudie TV makes FAST Broadcasting successful by using its end-to-end private cloud to help content owners to deliver a great return on content investments. You can check out the products at https://cloudie.tv/cloud-playout/
Broadcaster Roger Bolton has suggested the BBC is "spooked" by the decline in young audiences to traditional radio. Bolton, 76, was speaking after being dropped as host of Radio 4's Feedback after 23 years. "If you were running Radio 4, you must…
View TV a managed producer of FAST and Broadcast channels has released its in-house private cloud playout and media workflow to self-service customers as the latest release of its Cloudie TV product.View TV has always believed “TV should look like…
Think for a moment: How many streaming services are you subscribed to? Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Paramount+, Apple TV … the list seemingly goes on and on with more streaming services entering the space every year. Initially,…
Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) is but one component of the expanding AVOD space. How audiences react to the increasing frequency of ads is another factor – one on which FAST channels have the upper hand, new LG Ads data…
As Netflix prepares to launch its highly-anticipated ad-supported tier, advertisers are likely thinking about how to tap into the streamer’s distribution reach – though it may come at a cost. According to a Wednesday report from The Wall Street Journal, Netflix could charge advertisers…
FAST continues to defy expectations. A linear viewing format that’s growing? In 2022? Yet the number of available FAST channels in the U.S. is over 1,400, with 22 major providers including Pluto TV, Tubi and Roku Channel. FAST also saw considerable…
The cord-cutting revolution is continuing to advance according to a survey from Future Today. The survey Future Today surveyed over 300 families regarding their linear TV and streaming habits. The resulting report is filled with interesting information, but it all…
New Report reveals that F.A.S.T. penetration has doubled since last year, as consumers turn to FAST channels for a lean-back, TV-like experience. Report recommends F.A.S.T. advertising as a complement to traditional TV and streaming advertising. Comcast Advertising released a new report entitled “Free…
FAST Playout Solutions are a minefield for broadcasters and content owners alike. So what are the main features required to make your channel stand out above the rest and make it easy to create and monetize your FAST Channel creation?…
It’s a new era in Nielsen’s history. Shareholders have approved an acquisition of the TV measurement company by a private equity consortium made up of Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P., and Brookfield Business Partners L.P. The all-cash deal was…
Walt Disney edged past Netflix with a total of 221 million streaming subscribers at the end of the most recent quarter and announced it will launch a Disney+ option with advertising this December. In the just-ended quarter, Disney+ added 14.4 million Disney+ customers, beating…
Peak TV programming, or the overabundance of original shows, films, and series that have landed on broadcast, cable, and streaming outlets in the past decade, may be on its way out, or at least slowing down. Companies are slashing budgets…
Sports are a key genre on FAST, accounting for 117 distinct channels as of July 2022. Yet while sports channels are numerous — as they are on cable — the reality of FAST is very different. Many major sports…
The free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) sector has surged over recent months and a new report from LG Ads Solutions has shown that this increase shows not only shows no sign of stopping but also will present advertisers with a…
As consumers tighten their belts, ad funded models are becoming a more enticing prospect for streamers. Netflix’s announcement in April that it has hit an apparent subscriber wall sent out shockwaves, prompting many to question how attractive and profitable the…
PZAZ TV - The unique OTT TV Platform, that delivers on-demand content and linear FAST channels across Europe and the rest of the world. PZAZ TV has thousands of movies and TV series available free to view via ad-funding powered…
xTV a new angle on Streaming Television developed by View TV that provides a traditional Free to Air business model with the benefits of streaming media delivery for linear and on-demand video content services. FAST Channel services of old are…
Lamborghini claim that the Sterrato is a rally car so today we put it to the test by racing a full-blown rally car. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh8MAXtqJ1k
BLAST Channels are the next level of FAST Channels bringing cord-cutting audiences exactly what they want and exactly what they need. BLAST stands for Broadcast Linear Ad-funded Streaming Television. In the rapidly evolving landscape of streaming television, innovation is the…
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Gorgeous TV - Gorgeoustv.com - is thrilled to announce its partnership with Kapang to deliver an innovative, AI-powered second screen shopping experience in Connected TV (CTV). This collaboration aims to transform how viewers shop by integrating interactive features that allow…
FAST Channel Audiences - In the ever-evolving landscape of television entertainment, Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) Channels have emerged as a game-changer. These channels offer viewers a treasure trove of niche content, catering to a wide spectrum of interests. While…
FAST Channel Advertising is very interesting. With over a thousand FAST channels in the market, advertisers need to know how they can work with these new channels and the opportunities for their ad dollars in 2023. Fortunately, we’ve got the…
Live Sports and FAST Channels are an amazing mix. An increasing number of broadcasters are making plays for sports rights, according to a new report from Ampere Analysis, levelling the playing field for both incumbents and streaming companies. But that…
FAST Channel Connector fees are the charges imposed by FAST channel playout partners for delivering a channel to each connected TV platform. These fees are excessive and unnecessary, as the cost of delivery is minimal if CDN and SSAI are…
Vizio Ads is smashing it in CTV. The Smart TV maker VIZIO has used its advertising services to help a leading video game company reach consumers who did not see its promotional campaign on traditional television, achieving a total incremental reach of nearly 22% for console owners. Like…
Redbox is up for sale - Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is in “active discussions” for a potential sale as the company wrestles with an increasingly dire financial situation. The company, which owns Crackle and Redbox and a myriad…
Peak TV is over a different Hollywood is on the horizon.
The world of television has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past few years, driven largely by the rise of streaming services and the increasing popularity of cord-cutting. While these changes have given viewers more options than ever, there is…
FAST Channel Revenues across the Globe for TV series and movies are forecast to reach $17 billion across 138 countries in 2029. FAST Channel Earnings for Broadcasters This, according to the latest report from Digital TV Research, will be up from…
Pluto TV Revenues are estimated to grow dramatically. By 2029, the US will be the only country generating more than $1 billion in FAST revenues. The UK and Canada will be close to $1 billion, with these three countries taking nearly half of the world’s total.…
What is a FAST Channel? - What are the origins of Fast Channels, their significance in the UK advertising market, and why should advertisers explore this new advertising platform? Fast Channels, a revolutionary concept in advertising, have recently gained tremendous…
A team of Los Angeles Times journalists analyzed the Writers Guild of America’s contract with studios, marking it up line by line. See the most significant changes, the pivotal arguments and the key subtexts within this historic document. OCT. 7,…
Streaming giants unite for lobbying clout. Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Disney, and others have formed a new trade group to present a unified front against government regulation. Streaming companies have formed the Streaming Innovation Alliance (SIA), reported Axios. The new trade group should…
FAST Channels Network: The Future of TV Broadcasting The TV industry is undergoing a major transformation, as more and more viewers are shifting from traditional linear TV to connected TV (CTV) platforms. CTV platforms offer viewers the convenience of watching…
Ofcom to regulate FAST channels in the UK? The UK government has unveiled plans to bring the content of online TV channels such as FAST services available via connected TVs under the remit of media regulator Ofcom for the first…
Recast sports streamer in administration. Sports streamer Recast hits the buffers after funding talks fail. The Edinburgh-based company, which counted Manchester City and Internazionale among its partners, has called in Interpath as administrators. Alistair McAlinden and Chris Pole of Interpath…
Future of FAST is Specialised. Free ad-supported streaming TV offers consumers an unlimited amount of content and channels. Moreover, it is all available at no cost and this entire model is underpinned by ads. You might ask "Isn't this just…
Start a TV Channel with View TV – If you have ever dreamed of starting your own TV channel, you might think that it is too expensive, complicated, or time-consuming. However, with the help of View TV and kapang, you can create,…
vMVPD vs MVPD - There are a lot of acronyms in the linear and streaming TV worlds. What does MVPD mean? What’s the definition of vMVPD? What about VOD, OTT and CTV? It's a lot of letters with a lot…
Internet radio FAST Channels is a new form of audio broadcasting that uses the Internet as a medium. Internet radio can offer a wide range of content, such as music, talk shows, podcasts, news, sports, and more. Internet radio can also reach a global…
CTV App Stores Growing FAST Channels. The growth of connected TV app stores is increasing the growth of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. While the growth of CTV platform app stores will remain constant, the number of FAST channel…
FAST Channel Marketplace is open for businesses to take Free ad-funded Streaming TV to the next level and enable traditional broadcasters to adopt CTV platform and OTT service delivery with little change to their existing business. View TV Marketplace: An…
UK broadcasters develop FREELY digital TV service. The new streaming platform with live from BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and 5 launches next year to take on streaming. FREELY will be built in to smart TVs and allow viewers to watch…
PGA launches free FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus. The channel features highlights from the world's best players and tournaments and original programming from the PGA Tour. The PGA TOUR and Samsung Electronics, Inc., announced on Wednesday a partnership that…
Gracenote launches FAST acceleration programme. Unveiled at IBC in Amsterdam, it promises "better FAST content visibility, consumption and monetization." Gracenote, a unit of Nielsen known for providing entertainment metadata and content IDs, on Tuesday unveiled a new offering to help content companies…
Is TikTok the future of television? Streaming companies like Peacock are learning that Gen Z is perfectly happy watching movies and TV shows in small increments on a mobile phone screen. TikTok has been home to dance challenges, weird food creations,…
Next Wave of Streaming Platforms will have to do what to survive? Niche streaming platform players have and will continue to arrive on the scene. To survive, they will have to think big or the larger platforms could destroy them…
POP and Tiny Pop launch FAST Channels. Narrative Entertainment says it will launch POP and Tiny Pop FAST channels on Samsung+ and Netgem. The FAST channels will go live on Wednesday 13 September and will replace the current POP Kids…
Serie A considers launching streaming service of its own. With the new season underway, Italy’s premier league, Serie A, is at a critical juncture regarding its broadcasting and streaming rights. Current rights expire at the end of the 2023/24 season. With…
Tubi FAST Platform reaches 74 million monthly active users. The free, ad-supported streaming platform, owned by Fox, also reached 1.4 percent of total TV viewing time in August. Tubi, Fox’s free, advertising-supported streaming service, now has more than 74 million…
Geely's Electric duo Zeekr 001 and X available for pre-order. Geely’s electric car subsidiary Zeekr has priced its electric duo in Germany. The Zeekr 001 can now be pre-ordered in Germany at prices starting at 59,900 euros. The Zeekr X…
285 FAST Channels bring reliable cash to Paramount Global as Paramount+ loses billions. We live in a FAST world. At the end of June, there were approximately 1,500 unique free, ad-supported, streaming television channels. The 21st-century version of syndicated cable.…
Channel 4 uses FAST platforms to launch international channels. The UK broadcaster has joined the FAST revolution with the launch of its first ever international channels. These will be with streaming platforms Tubi, Plex and Xumo Play. Two channels – 4…
Aniview, a leading global ad tech and media company, and NEW ID, a pioneering force in technology-based content services in Asia, have united forces in an innovative partnership that promises to reshape the landscape of free ad-supported TV (FAST). Over the past two years, the…
2024 MINI Cooper EV unveiled with up to 250 miles range. The iconic British supermini will also be available with petrol power; all cars get latest infotainment with prices starting from £30k. MINI has reinvented its iconic hatch for its fifth generation, with…
Jaguar launch large electric limo to replace XJ - The Jaguar's new limousine will be de-facto XJ replacement but larger and more luxurious. It was previously understood that Jaguar’s new four-seat grand tourer, launching in 2025, would be followed into dealerships…
TCL launches a streaming service - The electronics brand TCL has launched a new online streaming service named TCLtv+. It allows its customers in North America access to a wide variety of complimentary entertainment programming. The service is dedicated to…
Second Rolls-Royce Droptail revealed - wooden it be nice to be this rich. You've see the red one, now here is the blue one. To elaborate, this is the new Rolls-Royce Amethyst Droptail, the second of four Droptails that will…
Parking warning for drivers with certain cars. Check if your motor is at risk of expensive bumps and scratches. Experts have warned more than 150 car models are now too big for UK car park spaces. With cars being manufactured bigger and…
Connected TV Ad Spending has surged. YouTube CTV spending jumped 31% last quarter, outpacing streamers. The news: Connected TV (CTV) ad spending on YouTube surged far ahead of #streaming competitors last quarter, according to analysis from Tinuiti. Among Tinuiti’s clients, YouTube CTV spending jumped 31% while streaming services…
New Toyota Land Cruiser SUV revealed. A sporting retro exterior look inspired by its predecessors, a new Toyota Land Cruiser SUV has been announced. Its arrival is set for 2024. The new model will replace the ageing Land Cruiser that…
The Ford Transit Custom Nugget campervan is revealed, no chicken is included. Ford has revealed an all-new Transit Custom Nugget campervan based on the recently revealed Transit Custom. Built in collaboration between Ford and German campervan specialist Westfalia, the new model features a clever new…
First production Jaguar E-Type coupé tipped to sell for £1.4M after the owner bought it for just £1. The first right-hand drive production Jaguar E-Type coupé is forecast to fetch as much as £1.4million at auction - after the current…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX spied at the Nürburgring and the spicy new Buzz GTX will hit showrooms later in 2024. Volkswagen can’t get enough of its new, performance focused GTX branding. The firm is slapping the badge onto the rear…
Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner unveiled with tweaks and upgrades. The long wheelbase Bentley Bentayga EWB Mulliner SUV is now available in an opulent Mulliner specification. Bentley has revealed a new, top-specification Mulliner variant of its extended wheelbase Bentayga SUV. Sitting at the…
2023 Mercedes-AMG GT: 2+2 sports car revealed at Monterey car week. The new SL-based AMG GT will take on the Porsche 911 with V8 power. Mercedes took a pop at the Porsche 911 when it launched the AMG GT back in 2014. But things are…
Jenson Button and Lotus Evija - F1 star Jenson Button now owns the most powerful production car with the fully-electric model set to be unveiled this weekend. He will show off his custom-built electric car to fans in California this…
ULEZ scrappage scheme goes live for all London residents. The £110 million initiative now offers grants of up to £2000 available to eligible motorists after being extended. The scheme to help cover the cost of replacing a non-ULEZ-compliant vehicle had…
Car makes record-breaking trip on single solar-powered charge. The car, designed and built by students at UNSW Sydney, travelled 1,000km without recharging. A solar-powered car has made a record-breaking 1000km trip on a single charge fuelled by the sun. The…
Cadillac Escalade IQ is a clean-sheet EV designed from the ground up on GM's Ultimate platform. The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ just got its big debut earlier this month, with General Motors finally unveiling the very first all-electric production SUV to wear the iconic…
A.I. might doom us, but by making racing games better and from Forza to Gran Turismo, our AI opponents are getting smarter. Until surprisingly recently, racing offline opponents in driving games was more like trying to beat a train around…
VinFast: Vietnam EV maker valued at more than Ford or GM - Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast's stock market valuation has soared above Ford and General Motors (GM) on its first day of trading. Shares in the firm, which…
1954 Ferrari burnt-out shell fetches $2m at auction. The auction was in the U.S. and the Ferrari caught fire during a race in the 1960s and was not touched for decades. It was driven by Franco Cortese, Ferrari's first racing…
Content is King, and FAST is annoying it; if you blinked your eyes, you might have missed it. Free ad-supported television (FAST) has transformed from an alternative platform enabling cord-cutters to watch linear television to a complementary platform operating alongside traditional TV. For the uninitiated, FAST…
What is FAST Plus? With FAST Plus, cord-cutting Digital Transformation Streaming TV for traditional television broadcasters is viable. FAST PLUS was developed as the much-needed mature version of FAST TV. Check out more here - Check out FAST PLUS What…
Rare 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO - A rare, bright-red Ferrari 250 GTO that initially sold for $6,000 in 1964 could soon be auctioned for $60 million. RM Sotheby's has put up a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO for auction for around $60 million.…
Lamborghini Revuelto - it is simply amazing and is the first electric hybrid from the Italian giants Lamborgini. The Lamborghini Revuelto is a revolutionary hybrid super sports car that combines the power of a new V12 engine with three electric…
Land Rover Defender Sport will likey be the next vehicle to hit the roads. JLR has hinted strongly at plans for a new all-electric ‘baby’ Land Rover Defender that could adopt the Sport badge used by more compact versions of the Defender’s Discovery and Range Rover siblings. Auto Express understands that…
FAST Sports Channel, one of two new channels from View TV, brings live sports to FAST Platforms whilst empowering sports teams and federations to monetize their loyal audiences using the power of Cloud Production, retaining 100% of ad revenues earned and…
Live Cloud Production is changing FAST and now provides a global delivery. Cloud technology is helping live sports in many ways, such as: Enabling more flexible and cost-effective production workflows that can scale up or down depending on the demand…
NBCU rolls out FAST channels on Roku as it is placing more of its content on FAST channels. NBCU announced the new FAST linear content from it's Global Distribution library is now available on The Roku Channel. Further channels will…
Rapid Rise of Esports Broadcasting as Esports has exploded from nichehobby to mainstream entertainment. It rivals traditional sports, evidenced by escalating media rights deals now reaching hundreds of millions annually. As the audience expands, digital streaming has become the dominant…
Streaming TV costs higher than cable, as ‘crash’ finally hits, says a new analysis. It follows warnings that a "crash" was on the way - a day that has now arrived. The report says that after price rises by Apple TV+, HBO…
"Streaming Mergers" are inevitable say experts with more likely. A tie-up trend is taking root in the streaming industry. Video on demand providers are scratching around for more subscribers and trying to secure their footing in a crowded market. This…
Disney drove off a cliff and it is the fault of Hollywood-Right? The trouble brewing in the media and entertainment industry has become one of the most interesting—and truly perplexing—business stories in the world. How does everything seem so bad at…
Disney’s ESPN network is going direct-to-consumer, and CEO Bob Iger reaffirmed Wednesday that it’s “not a matter of if, but when,” as the company explores various potential strategic partners. Disney and ESPN made headlines earlier this week when it inked…
BBC faces mass revolt from television viewers who are no longer willing to pay the television licence fee. A record 2.84 million people now insist they are no longer obliged to fork out £159 for the annual charge. This is…
Busting FAST Channels Myth as there is, it seems, an oddly mistaken assumption that the key to wealth and riches is to "stand up a FAST channel". To grab some previously ungrabbed library content and then wait for the dozens…