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PLUS: Alan Wolk on YouTube winning or losing, Tim Hanlon’s take on the end of the RSN era, and a new episode of In the Vicinity
Magnite’s Ryan Kenney On Why FAST Feels More Like “TV” Again.
In this Innovator Spotlight interviews from our new Special Report, of FAST we sat down with Magnite’s Ryan Kenney to talk about how he sees the challenges around fill rates, transparency and scale and why FAST continues to grow despite all that.
LG Ad Solutions’ Kelly McMahon On Why The Real Value Of FAST Is In The Data
In our latest Innovator Spotlight from our new FAST report, LG Ad Solutions’ Kelly McMahon talks about why owning the glass changes everything, from home screen discovery to cross-platform frequency management.
Gracenote’s Wheeler And Prasad On The Future Of Personalization, Discovery And Context
In this Innovator Spotlight from our new Special Report on FAST, we discuss everything from better discovery to greater transparency.
All Grown Up: FAST Comes Of Age
Our newest Special Report revisits the FAST ecosystem eight years in—what’s working, what’s not, which players are well positioned for the future, which is not. A must-read for anytone in the business.
Wurl’s CTV Trends Report: Advertiser Edition
Wurl’s latest report looks at how the FAST ecosystem is evolving, covering everything from viewer behavior to genre trends to ad opportunities.
The Future Of FAST May Not Be On TV
A new deal between TiVo and Free Live Sports shows that in the new fragmented ecosystem, FAST can live outside TV.
Speedvision FAST Channel Vrooms Onto Vizio Smart TVs
Auto-focused channel is steering into demand for sports-adjacent content.
OKAST’s Cédric Monnier On The Challenges Of Creating A “Monetization-First” Streaming Solution
OKAST CEO Cédric Monnier shares how his team is tackling the challenges of building a business-first streaming platform in Europe, from FAST channel strategy to local content and AI-driven ad tools.
What Did YOU Do Last Week, FAST Marketers?
Jonathan Verk lays out the new rules for marketing FAST channels, relying on algorithms and social media to make discoverability easier.
OKAST's Cédric Monnier On Distribution & Personalization In The FAST Space
We sat down with OKAST CEO Cédric Monnier to get his take on the FAST landscape.
Amid Channel Culling Trend, Pluto TV Expands Lineup with LGBTQ+ Streaming Network Revry
Pluto TV is diversifying its channel offerings by adding Revry, the global LGBTQ+ streaming network, at a time when many services are cutting back.
Is Comcast’s Cable Dump Aimed At Station Groups, Venu Is Screwed (Again)
The case for why local broadcasters should be all over NBCU’s cable networks and why WBD’s deal with the NBA is another nail in Venu’s coffin.
Who Cares if it Was Fixed? It was Fun!
ICYMI News From Your Friends At TVREV and The Measure
RIP Freevee, Ad-Supported Netflix Turns Two
Amazon finally euthanizes Freevee, folding it into Prime. Meanwhile Netflix releases big new subscriber numbers but what do they really mean?
Disney’s Streaming Services Turn A Profit, Pelicans Fly The Diamond Coop
Disney's streaming services turn a profit, but is it sustainable? Meanwhile, the Pelicans fly the Diamond coop. A look at both streaming economics and the shifting landscape of sports broadcasting.
Only Connect. How Tubi Is Winning Hearts, Minds And Ad Dollars With Emotionally Resonant Originals Like “Big Mood”
With new originals like “Big Mood” Tubi’s been on a winning streak this spring. We sat down with Tubi’s Cynthia Clevenger in a new video series to understand why.
Disney Likely To Launch Linear Channels, The Mood At NAB
A deep dive into why linear channels make so much sense for everyone in streaming. Plus the growing frustration with the ad side of the business’s failure to actually solve any of the problems it’s supposed to be solving and where the blame actually lies.
What We Know About The 2024 IAB NewFronts
Scheduled from April 29th to May 2nd in New York City, the agenda for this four-day gathering promises to unveil the latest trends and innovations in digital video, shaping the future of ad-supported streaming platforms.
Kirby Grines Explains Why Linear Is The Future Of All TV
Kirby Grines, Founder & CEO at 43Twenty, delves into the power of linear as a content discovery mechanism, and how it still holds an exciting future in streaming TV.

