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Samsung TV Plus reshaping European streaming, moving further into Local Broadcaster relationships, Sports content, and the Creator Economy

5.6.26

Discover how Samsung TV Plus is expanding FAST TV across Europe through sports, creator content and broadcaster partnerships, reshaping free streaming

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14.2.25

The State of Single IP

Single IP channels (channels dedicated to a specific series or creator) have consistently been a cornerstone of the FAST ecosystem. However, is their value proposition still as high as it used to be?

17.1.25

Top 10 FAST Tracker Insight Stories of 2024

22.11.24

M6 Becomes the Latest European National Broadcaster to Add FAST Channels

The rise of FAST channels is reflected in the adoption of this form of content by the most prominent services. While some opt to keep their offering limited for the moment, others like Pluto TV are favouring partnerships with local services, displaying a favourable view on the future of FAST.

6.9.24

The Rings of Power: SVOD goes FAST

Ahead of the recent release of the new season of The Rings of Power, Amazon Prime made a strategic move by placing the first season of its flagship series on FAST and AVOD platforms. In This insight, we take a look at this strategy from Amazon Prime, as it markers a significant milestone in the evolution of FAST.

9.8.24

US Studios Elevate FAST Movie Channels

Movie channels have become a dominant force in the Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) landscape, showing rapid growth and strong viewership. But not all FAST movie channels are created equal. In this Insight, Senior Analyst Jed Ayloff explores the key differences between movie channels on FAST Platforms, highlighting the differing approach by their content owners, the major US Studios.

12.7.24

How Are US Studios Expanding FAST Portfolios Internationally?

While US Studio activity has been a prominent driver of the FAST landscape recently, their rollout in other markets has been more measured. In this insight, Jed Ayloffanalyses US Studio's international expansion strategies in FAST as premium content continues to grow in the global FAST channel market.

14.6.24

What Content Strategies Are US Studios Using in the FAST Market?

We uncover the FAST channel portfolios of key US Studios including content offerings and market positioning

3.5.24

Why are Single IP channels so popular in FAST?

In this insight, we break down the reasons behind Single IP's success in the FAST space

19.4.24

How the Global FAST Market is Becoming More Refined

Quality content. Channel churn. Content aggregators. Discover how the global FAST market is changing.

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