Tag: free ad-supported streaming

Dr. Phil McGraw is launching Envoy Media, a new national media brand featuring a TV channel, daily podcasts, and user-generated news content from underrepresented communities. The venture closely resembles McGraw’s defunct Merit Street Media, which recently filed for bankruptcy amid…

FAST is booming, with a 42% surge in channels and a big push into live sports, but differentiation remains a challenge. Gracenote’s latest report highlights how metadata gaps hurt content discovery and ad revenue, with 70% of programmatic CTV ads…

Samsung TV Plus has launched Letterman TV, a FAST channel exclusive to the U.S. and Canada. The channel features curated content from Late Show With David Letterman, including iconic interviews, Top 10 lists, and segments like "Stupid Pet Tricks," with…

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is shutting down after converting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to Chapter 7, leading to the closure of Crackle, Redbox, and Popcornflix. These services have already begun ceasing operations, with content no longer playing…

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…

There are now more than 2,000 free ad-supported live channels available in the United States across platforms like Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Tubi. This surge in free streaming options reflects a broader trend, with over 5,264 such channels…