FAST (Streaming)
FAST is an initialism for “free, ad-supported streaming television.” It can refer to a platform that offers free access to streaming television, or streaming channels that are available for free with advertising. FAST services that offer on-demand content are also known as ad-supported video on-demand (AVOD) platforms. Examples of FAST platforms include Pluto TV (Paramount), Xumo Play (Comcast, Charter), Tubi (Fox Corporation) and Local Now (Allen Media Group).
WBD launches “CNN Originals” free streaming channel
WBD has debuted a new free, ad-supported streaming channel that offers documentaries and docuseries from CNN.
Hearst Media expands content deal with Samsung TV Plus
Hearst has expanded its content distribution pact with Samsung TV Plus, which will offer a handful of additional titles in the coming weeks.
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NewsNet, Sports News Highlights shut down
Low TV viewership and a cash crunch were cited among the reasons for NewsNet suddenly going off the air over the weekend.
Survey: Streamers open to ads if it saves them cash on subscriptions
American streamers are happy to watch content with ads if it means they save money on subscription-based services.
TCL brings free streaming TV platform to Roku
TCL TV Plus replaces the TCL app on the company's own Roku TVs, and is available to users of other Roku devices through the Channel Store.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of "CW Gold" and "CW Forever" comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.
C15 Studio hires Chris Flatley away from Fubo
C15 Studio has poached a top advertising sales executive from Fubo to lead the company's ambitious advertising initiatives in a similar role.
Future Today forges deal with Gravitas, Sony Pictures for more Fawesome content
Future Today has inked new content licensing deals with three distributors for its Fawesome app.
Tubi brings free streaming television app to United Kingdom
The launch of Tubi in the U.K., which brings more than 20,000 film and TV episodes to frugal streamers, is part of a continued international expansion effort at Fox.
Autentic continues global expansion with three U.S. FAST channels
Three channels programmed by Autentic are available on Echostar's free streaming platform Sling Freestream.
NBC launches SNL Vault channel on Samsung TV Plus
NBC is bringing its comedy-centric FAST channel SNL Vault to Samsung TV Plus.
FreeCast adds Free Movies Plus to streaming platform
FreeCast has inked an agreement with OTT Studio that brings a new movie channel to its streaming television platform.