Samsung

Samsung TV Plus boasts 88 million monthly active users
Samsung's FAST service has seen an uptick in use that was fueled mainly by younger viewers who are most attracted to free, ad-supported content.

Study: Most prefer single streaming ecosystem
Around one-third of consumers are planning to buy a new smart TV within the next six months — and they're revealing which features will influence their purchases.
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Samsung begins rolling out One UI to smart TVs
Samsung is deploying One UI to its smart TVs through a Tizen operating system update, the company affirmed this week.

OLED sees strong demand among TV, mobile device makers
Manufacturers of OLED screens are seeing a strong demand for the technology, according to a report.

Samsung TV Plus begins offering Prime Video’s “Lord of the Rings” TV series
Samsung and Amazon have inked a distribution deal for a Lord of the Rings TV series that will be available on Samsung's FAST platform through August.

Samsung inks Tizen OS licensing deal with Loewe
The smart TV operating system will be incorporated in the new line-up of Stellar model TVs.

NBC launches SNL Vault channel on Samsung TV Plus
NBC is bringing its comedy-centric FAST channel SNL Vault to Samsung TV Plus.

Echostar hires Tom Fochetta to lead Dish Media advertising unit
Tom Fochetta joins Dish Media from Samsung, where he helped build the advertising unit associated with the FAST platform Samsung TV Plus.

Samsung: Canadians flocking to free streaming TV services
Nearly one-third of Canadians have used a FAST service over the past 30 days, according to the electronics giant.

Samsung TV Plus launches new pro-sports partnerships
New performance-driven advertiser solutions unveiled to include direct access across CTV and Mobile Ad inventory where users get news and Olympics content

Mattel partners with Samsung for 3 FAST content channels
The channels are launching later this year, and will be placed in a dedicated "Kids" section on Samsung TV Plus.

Graham Norton channel debuts on Samsung TV Plus in Europe
Samsung has struck a deal with ITV Studios for a new channel on its Samsung TV Plus platform that will offer repeats of "The Graham Norton Show."
