Tag: FAST platforms

From the Archives revisits Viewster’s rise as a global AVOD pioneer, offering free, ad-supported TV and film content to over 120 countries at its peak. Despite innovative tech, early mobile support, and a strong anime presence, the platform couldn’t sustain…

Verizon is shutting down its +play streaming marketplace, a service launched in 2022 to let customers manage and bundle streaming subscriptions. The move reflects a broader shift toward MyPlan and MyHome perks, which are integrated into Verizon’s core wireless and…

From the Archives examines the rise and quiet fall of Boomerang, Warner Bros.’ standalone streaming service dedicated to classic cartoons. Launched in 2017 and shut down in 2024, the platform was ultimately folded into Max amid a broader shift toward…

SiriusXM has appointed Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi and former Vimeo chief, as an independent director on its board, following the resignation of vice chairman and former CEO James E. Meyer. Sud brings deep experience in digital media and streaming,…

Tubi, in partnership with The Harris Poll, released The Stream 2025 report, revealing key trends reshaping the streaming landscape, especially among Gen Z. The study shows rising subscription fatigue driven by cost increases, shifting preferences toward ad-supported services, and a…

Tubi’s Super Bowl stream proved that free, ad-supported platforms can handle major live sports, opening the door for more events to be streamed without paywalls. This raises big questions—could FAST platforms like Tubi expand further into live sports, and what…

Skip highlights the increasing frustration consumers feel with streaming platforms, as revealed by the Q2 2024 TiVo Video Trends Report. Viewers are abandoning bloated subscription models, and ad-supported streaming is emerging as the preferred option, with an 18% drop in…

Xite, a music video streaming platform, has expanded the availability of its app on Android TV to the UK, Germany, and Canada, following earlier launches in the U.S. and the Netherlands. The app allows users to curate music video playlists…

A Horowitz Research survey reveals that 43% of streaming consumers have signed up for subscription-based services after discovering a TV series on a free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform. Conversely, 53% of users reduced their spending on subscription services due…