The rapid expansion of free ad-supported streaming television has produced hundreds of channels competing for ... Read More ...

For local broadcasters, streaming and FAST are no longer optional, they are becoming essential extensions ... Read More ...

As traditional media outlets face increasing challenges—declining ad revenues, shrinking newsroom staff, and the closure of local newspapers—many communities are losing access to vital local news and ...

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has released a report providing data and insights on the changing state of free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) for distribution ...

Free streaming channels — FAST, to industry heads — as a viewing medium continue to attract attention. TV biz conferences now dedicate several sessions to the topic, as the success FAST is having in ...

Samsung TV Plus, the free FAST platform operated by the leading smart-TV maker, is breaking ground in the sports arena as part of a broader programming push. At a standing-room-only NewFronts ...

Can FAST be too fast? As in, there’s been a FAST revolution, but can it last? That’s the question posed in a report by Puck. FAST channels have immense appeal. Not only are they free for viewers, but ...

Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, has expanded its Data Hub resource to include insights on nearly 1,850 active FAST channels for a broad understanding of global streaming trends ...