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WION launched on UK's DTT platform Freeview

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

NEW DELHI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WION, World Is One, India's first and only international news channel, launched on the UK's leading platform – Freeview via IP, using the most innovative FAST SSAI. The channel expanded its global footprint and increased its reach by ~15 mn Freeview Connect households in the UK. Viewers in the UK can tune in to India's award-winning international news brand on Channel #287 via Freeview.

Key Points: 
  • NEW DELHI, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WION, World Is One, India's first and only international news channel, launched on the UK's leading platform – Freeview via IP, using the most innovative FAST SSAI.
  • WION, India's first and only international news channel, brings India's voice to the world, and provides an unbiased platform to the stories that otherwise miss the headlines.
  • Highly acclaimed show Gravitas, WION Pulse, This World, The India Story, The West Asia Post, Inside South Asia, WION Wideangle, WION Fineprint, World Of Africa, are some of the WION's most popular shows.
  • Emphasising the global partnership and outreach, Madhu Soman, Chief Business Officer of WION, said, "WION has always been open to exploring new platforms.

EQS-News: Allane Mobility Group significantly increases earnings in 2022 while consolidated operating revenue remains stable

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

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  • Pullach, March 23, 2023 – The Allane Mobility Group (formerly Sixt Leasing), specialist for vehicle leasing and full-service solutions in Germany, significantly improved its earnings in the 2022 financial year in a challenging market environment.
  • According to preliminary calculations, earnings before taxes (EBT) more than doubled in the 2022 financial year while consolidated operating revenue remained stable.
  • Nevertheless, we succeeded in keeping our consolidated operating revenue stable and significantly improving our earnings.
  • Consolidated revenue, which includes consolidated operating revenue and sales revenue, therefore fell slightly by 3.2 percent to EUR 717.0 million.

TVCoins to Demo It's Free, White-Label Video Streaming Platform at the 2023 NAB Show

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

BOSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TVCoins, a white-label Free Ad-Supported TV (FAST) platform, today announced that it will be demonstrating its product at this year's National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas, Nevada. The TVCoins demo can be found at two locations; in the Capitalize Experimental Zone as part of the AWS Partner Village (W2051J) and at the Grass Valley booth in the venue's Central Hall (C2408).

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  • The NAB Show is produced annually by the National Association of Broadcasters.
  • For the first time, the public will get a first-hand look at TVCoins' quick-to-market solution with a cross-platform demo on Connected TVs, mobile devices, and web.
  • "We look forward to sharing our story with NAB attendees and demonstrating our powerful streaming solution.
  • To learn more about the platform or to request a meeting at this year's NAB show, please fill out the contact form on the TVCoins website .

VIZIO Selects Whip Media to Streamline Advertising Revenue Reporting for WatchFree+

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

VIZIO will leverage Whip Media’s platform to process performance data for ads served to viewers of FAST channels and AVOD on WatchFree+ to efficiently calculate ad revenue royalties for its third-party content partners.

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  • VIZIO will leverage Whip Media’s platform to process performance data for ads served to viewers of FAST channels and AVOD on WatchFree+ to efficiently calculate ad revenue royalties for its third-party content partners.
  • “We’re thrilled to partner with VIZIO, a trailblazing company that has experienced significant growth in the streaming age.
  • Working with Whip Media, VIZIO can now automate the depth and velocity of licensing,” said Vince Muscarella, Whip Media’s vice president of sales.
  • “Our partnership will allow VIZIO to streamline financial reporting for their growing library of AVOD and FAST programming on their Connected TV platform.

Allen Media Group Partners With Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Redbox With New Fast Channels Now Live on Redbox Streaming App

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Monday, March 20, 2023

TheGrio Television Network features a huge library of movies, television shows, and news programs that amplify and celebrate African American culture. TheGrio Television Network features the world’s biggest stars and global newsmakers and has been a powerful digital news brand and cultural hub to tens of millions of consumers for over a decade -- and is the only Black-owned media platform dedicated to elevating the voice and culture of African Americans as it relates to breaking news, politics, health, business, sports and entertainment.

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  • Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) and its subsidiary company Redbox.
  • The rapidly growing Redbox Live TV – a free streaming service available within the Redbox streaming app, featuring more than 160 channels – now carries three Allen Media Group FAST channels: The Weather Channel en Español, Pattrn and theGrio Television Network.
  • Viewers can stream these three Allen Media Group FAST channels for free on the Redbox streaming app, which is available on connected TVs and devices from Roku, Samsung, VIZIO, LG, and more than a dozen more platforms.
  • “We’re excited to expand our partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment,” said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group.

PodFast (FAST) Is Now Available for Trading on LBank Exchange

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Saturday, March 18, 2023

Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2023) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, listed PodFast (FAST) on March 16, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - March 18, 2023) - LBank Exchange, a global digital asset trading platform, listed PodFast (FAST) on March 16, 2023.
  • For all users of LBank Exchange, the FAST/USDT trading pair is officially available for trading now.
  • Its native token FAST was listed on LBank Exchange at 5:00 UTC on March 16, 2023, to further expand its global reach and help it achieve its vision.
  • With the rise of podcasts being a leading form of educational content, PodFast is positioned as the first-mover for podcast summaries.

Amagi Assists Mainstream Media AG With the Launch of the First Female-Centred FAST Channel in Germany

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

MUNICH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced today that Mainstream Media AG has launched its first-ever female-centred Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel, Starke Frauen (Strong Women), by using Amagi's FAST solutions. With this launch, the pay-TV network has added to the momentum of FAST in Germany, boosting an ecosystem that has the potential to become a widely accepted content consumption model in the region.

Key Points: 
  • "With our new FAST channels, we want to address viewers who appreciate having our quality entertainment free of charge on digital TV platforms and mobile applications," said Tim Werner, CEO, Mainstream Media AG.
  • By launching a FAST channel, Mainstream Media AG can now enjoy the benefits that are exclusive to a B2C model, including opportunities for audience engagement, personalized ads, and content delivery.
  • To set up the channel, Mainstream Media AG deployed Amagi CLOUDPORT for cloud-based channel playout and Amagi THUNDERSTORM for dynamic server-side ad insertion.
  • "Amagi prides itself on supporting the growth of niche content on FAST through partnerships with leading TV networks such as Mainstream," said Srinivasan KA, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi.

Amagi Assists Mainstream Media AG With the Launch of the First Female-Centred FAST Channel in Germany

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

MUNICH, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV, announced today that Mainstream Media AG has launched its first-ever female-centred Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) channel, Starke Frauen (Strong Women), by using Amagi's FAST solutions. With this launch, the pay-TV network has added to the momentum of FAST in Germany, boosting an ecosystem that has the potential to become a widely accepted content consumption model in the region.

Key Points: 
  • "With our new FAST channels, we want to address viewers who appreciate having our quality entertainment free of charge on digital TV platforms and mobile applications," said Tim Werner, CEO, Mainstream Media AG.
  • By launching a FAST channel, Mainstream Media AG can now enjoy the benefits that are exclusive to a B2C model, including opportunities for audience engagement, personalized ads, and content delivery.
  • To set up the channel, Mainstream Media AG deployed Amagi CLOUDPORT for cloud-based channel playout and Amagi THUNDERSTORM for dynamic server-side ad insertion.
  • "Amagi prides itself on supporting the growth of niche content on FAST through partnerships with leading TV networks such as Mainstream," said Srinivasan KA, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Amagi.

Residential Design and Qualified Remodeler Named Finalists for Top B2B Journalism Awards

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

SOLA Group Inc., a media company serving remodelers, designers, builders, and architects, was named a finalist for two Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious honors for business-to-business journalism.

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  • SOLA Group Inc., a media company serving remodelers, designers, builders, and architects, was named a finalist for two Jesse H. Neal Awards, the most prestigious honors for business-to-business journalism.
  • Residential Design magazine is a finalist in the category of Best Website while Qualified Remodeler is a finalist for Best New Product.
  • Overseen and developed by chief editor Claire Conroy, Residential Design was the recipient of a Neal Award for Best Single Issue of a Magazine in 2020.
  • “Our content team is 100 percent focused on creating meaningful engagements with residential design and construction professionals,” said Patrick O’Toole, co-owner and chief of content for SOLA.

The Weather Network launches its FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) Channel

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

The FAST channel will feature a variety of Canadian-produced and most-watched series including Storm Hunters, Power to the People, Captured, and many more.

Key Points: 
  • The FAST channel will feature a variety of Canadian-produced and most-watched series including Storm Hunters, Power to the People, Captured, and many more.
  • While FAST provides a new, tailored big screen experience for The Weather Network's viewers, the flagship, The Weather Network channel on cable and satellite remains the exclusive home for local weather forecasts, timely localized weather alerts and live active weather coverage through Storm Centre.
  • The Weather Network FAST Channel is available on Samsung TV Plus as of February, with more premium placements on other FAST services scheduled throughout 2023.
  • For advertising inquiries or to learn more about partnership opportunities with The Weather Network's FAST channel, please contact Varsha Bhat, Partnerships Manager at [email protected] .