All FAST articles
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Daily NewsPremium content comes on stream with Eluvio
A new Casablanca release and Creator Studio, Content Analytics and AI Content Understanding apps are the focus for Eluvio, all built on its Content Fabric for premium live streaming, PVOD, FAST channels and video archive monetisation.
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Daily NewsBig names and first-time exhibitors prepare to unveil latest innovations at IBC2024
From the biggest names in M&E technology, to innovative startups and first-time exhibitors, more than 1250 companies are preparing to showcase their latest products and solutions on the IBC2024 showfloor.
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NewsChannel 5 and My5 to relaunch as 5 in 2025
UK broadcaster Channel 5 and its free streaming service My5 are to be relaunched in 2025 under a unified parent brand of 5.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: BBC Studios – thinking FAST in Europe
BBC Studios’ Kasia Jablonska stresses the importance of the underlying tech in FAST, and how understanding local markets and picking the right commercial partnerships can give you the edge.
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Executive InterviewsIBC Conference: How Virgin is “reimagining the traditional TV format”
Curated local content, integration with the TV guide, and programmatic advertising are keys to Virgin MediaO2’s FAST strategy.
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Daily NewsSure bets for monetisation with Magnaquest
Subscriber management, billing and CRM systems specialist Magnaquest Technologies will be showcasing its flagship product Sure in Hall 5.
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NewsIBC365 launches new ‘Accelerating Innovation’ podcast series
IBC365 is launching a weekly mini podcast series, “Accelerating Innovation”, where some of the sharpest minds in media and entertainment reveal their thinking and approach to innovation, creating the ultimate guide to staying ahead in the fast-paced world of media and technology.
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NewsCNN announces digital overhaul and job cuts
CNN has announced an overhaul of the news network, including plans to build a billion-dollar digital business, experiment with artificial intelligence (AI), and overhaul key newsroom structures.
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NewsFox launches Tubi in the UK
Fox Corporation’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service Tubi has launched in the UK.
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NewsBanijay Rights to launch animated Mr Bean FAST channel
Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of Banijay Entertainment, is to launch a dedicated Mr Bean: The Animated Series FAST channel, in a move that expands the iconic brand to free ad-supported services worldwide for the first time.
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NewsFremantle to launch 25 FAST channels with Pluto TV
Fremantle has signed a global deal with Pluto TV to distribute 25 FAST channels across 13 countries.
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NewsUKTV sets launch date for ‘U’ master brand
UK broadcaster UKTV is to launch its new master brand U on July 16.
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NewsBBC News at One moves to Salford
BBC News at One has started broadcasting from Salford in Greater Manchester, making it the UK’s first daily network TV news bulletin to be produced from outside London.
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NewsBBC Studios expands FAST channels on Pluto TV in Europe
BBC Studios is expanding its free streaming television (FAST) channel offering in Europe with four new launches on Pluto TV.
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Daily NewsAccedo ties with ITV on ITVX expansion
Video solutions provider Accedo said it collaborated with UK commercial broadcaster ITV on bringing the ITVX streaming platform to PlayStation 4 and 5 consoles in the UK.
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NewsMovie channels lead viewing on FAST services
Some 43% of all viewing on leading FAST service Pluto TV is attributed to its movie channels, according to new research from Omdia and PlumResearch.
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Daily NewsBitmovin ties with Akamai
Video streaming software provider Bitmovin announced the launch and immediate general availability of Bitmovin’s Live Encoder running on distributed cloud platform Akamai Cloud Computing.
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NewsRichard Young appointed Managing Director of Little Dot’s History Hit
UK-based digital content studio and media network Little Dot Studios has appointed Richard Young as Managing Director of History Hit and FAST.
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NewsComcast Launches Now into US market
Broadcasting and cable giant Comcast is launching Now, its UK streaming and broadband brand, into the US market.
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NewsSony expands FAST business with launch of 54 channels in Europe
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is expanding its free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) business with the launch of the Sony One Channel Portfolio in Europe.
