Business
DTG releases new FAST handbook
The FAST Forward handbook has been created to provide guidance on the free ad-supported TV (FAST) environment
FAST
Features
Industry partnerships accelerate AI-augmented video streaming
Partnerships between video streaming ecosystem experts are key to fostering innovation, writes Alain Pellen, senior manager, OTT and IPTV solutions, at Harmonic
People
BBC Studios appoints digital and on-demand director
Kasia Jablonska has been moved up to director of digital and on-demand for EMEA at BBC Studios
Media Delivery
Unlocking streaming experimentation with flexible technology foundations
In the fast-evolving streaming landscape, flexibility isn't just an advantage; it's a necessity, writes Thomas Box, director of solutions engineering, media and entertainment, Edgio
Sponsored
Speed and economy: why cloud supply chains are vital to the future of FAST
SDVI Rally is a cloud-native platform that orchestrates class-leading applications to create an adaptable and responsive media supply chain, ideal for creating FAST services
Adtech
Hold on, not so FAST…
Oscar Gutierrez, VP business development, Switch Media explains how FAST channels can be used to target specific audiences via individual channels to drive reach...
Business
BBC Studios pens deal with Amazon Freevee for US market
As of launch on 17th October, the new FAST channels will showcase over 1,000 hours of content, including The Catherine Tate Show, Misfits, and...
Media Consumption
FAST channels to see speedy rise in revenues
Global FAST revenues will increase by $9.4 billion between 2023 and 2029, rising to $17 billion across 138 countries, said Digital TV Research
Media Delivery
Channel 4 expands into the US with FAST channels
The broadcaster has partnered with Amagi and Gracenote to support the technical delivery of its content on the FAST channels
Media Consumption
Too much of a good thing? Audiences have 40,000 channels and streamers to choose from
According to Gracenote, in June audiences spent 10 minutes, 30 seconds looking for something to watch
Media Delivery
Amagi and 24i help Virgin Media go FAST
The company has rolled out an initial selection of 14 channels across its V6, TV 360, and Stream set-top boxes
Media Delivery
Monetisation on the move: Three surprising ways to build-in flexibility for the future of OTT
Carlos Prieto, head of sales EMEA for 24i, offers three suggestions as to how content owners can "flex" their streaming business models. from AVoD...
Media Management
Vizrt replaces Multichannel with new automated branding solution
Viz Channel Branding introduces greater automation, control, stability, and visibility for branding and channel cross-promotion needs across all linear and on-demand outputs, said the...
Media Delivery
A+E Networks accelerates FAST channel offerings with Gracenote
The broadcaster is employing Gracenote's capabilities on content delivered by its new Inside Crime, Mystery TV and World War TV channels available on Amazon...
Media Delivery
Analyst: Global FAST revenues to triple over next five years
Pluto TV will continue its international expansion, added the analysts, with its global revenues predicted to reach $4.2 billion by 2028, quadruple its revenues...
Business
What happens in Vegas…
TVBEurope's editor Jenny Priestley highlights some of the main talking points at this year's NAB Show
Media Management
Imagine Communications, Amagi form strategic partnership
The collaboration intends to provide broadcasters with a better-managed path for cloud migration, hybrid operations and orchestration and improved monetisation from streaming services
Media Delivery
Pilot project tests distribution of FAST channels in DVB-C networks
The project makes Germany's wedo movies the first FAST channel to be distributed via DVB-C
Media Delivery
Report: FAST viewing in Europe grows 50 per cent YoY
The cost of living, the quality of content and the entry of more prominent content brands into the FAST landscape are helping to drive these...
Media Management
What’s in store for the media tech industry in 2023: Cloud, security, FAST and ad-tech
From how it will shape production to security and its impact on advertising technology, the industry is embracing the cloud like never before. TVBEurope...
Media Delivery
What’s in store for the media tech industry in 2023: Streaming and 5G
We asked experts across the media tech industry to share their thoughts, with topics including the rise of sports streaming, FAST, low-latency, and the...
Media Management
Cloud: the great enabler
TVBEurope sits down with Marc Aldrich, general manager for global media and entertainment at AWS, to discuss the cloud, FAST, playout, the metaverse and...
Media Delivery
Paramount Plus to debut on Virgin Media in 2023
The app will be fully integrated into Virgin Media’s set-top boxes, allowing customers to access more than 8,000 hours of content
Media Delivery
Red Bee Media partners with Nowtilus and Equativ on FAST channels
The solution combines FAST channel workflows, dynamic ad insertion and advanced programmatic advertising
Media Management
ITV Studios selects Whip Media for content performance tracking
Whip Media's platform maps a FAST network’s performance data to both its linear schedules and internal metadata, creating an automated performance tracking solution for...
Media Management
Virtual AI uses artificial intelligence to create schedules for linear and FAST channels
Op2mise from Virtual AI is an AI-driven technology that uses algorithms to take a data-driven approach to generating schedules that reflect a channel's characteristics
Media Delivery
How FAST channels are reaching new audiences
Ariff Sidi, GM/chief product officer, Edgecast, takes a look at how FAST channels are helping broadcasters engage with audiences in new ways, as well...
Media Management
Banijay Rights goes FAST with Amagi
Amagi has facilitated channel creation, distribution and monetisation for Banijay Rights on key FAST platforms
Media Delivery
Life in the FAST Lane
Shaun Keeble, VP digital at Banijay Rights takes a look at why so many media firms are now flocking to the FAST channel space,...