OUTtv, the leading LGBTQ+ television and streaming service, in partnership with Fuse Media, the leader in inclusive content, has secured a deal with Channelbox to distribute OUTtv Proud, its international FAST channel, in the UK via Freeview. Following the recent deal with Netgem in 2023 which saw OUTtv Proud launch in the UK and Ireland, OUTtv is further expanding the reach of its FAST channel which features over 400 hours of content including OUTtv originals Call Me Mother, Hot Haus, and For … [Read more...] about OUTtv Proud heads to Freeview UK
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More Lifestyle content for NZ
Auckland – HGTV will expand distribution in New Zealand by launching on two new platforms. From 10:00am, HGTV will be available to all New Zealanders on Freeview Satellite channel 17 and as part of SKY TV’s basic package on channel 021. “The expanded distribution of HGTV reflects the demand for quality lifestyle programming in the region,” said Julia Baylis, General Manager of HGTV in New Zealand. “We are so pleased to be partnering with Freeview Satellite and SKY to reach 100% of households … [Read more...] about More Lifestyle content for NZ
A+E’s FTA in the UK
New York / London– A+E Networks UK will launch a new free-to-air (FTA) entertainment channel in the UK on Freeview, following a long-term DTT capacity deal with SDN. The channel name and content line-up will be revealed later this summer. This deal marks A+E Networks’ second FTA channel launch in 2016, further underscoring the company’s ability to operate hybrid pay-TV and FTA businesses in key global markets. The global media company rolled out Lifetime as a FTA channel in Turkey to 20 … [Read more...] about A+E’s FTA in the UK
Seven plots rival service as Netflix heads to Australia
Seven Network is considering approaches from telco Optus, digital TV platform Freeview, and movie subscription service Quickflix about joining forces for an online streaming service to rival U.S. streaming giant Netflix. The Australian reports that it was not previously known that Optus, Freeview and Quickflix were planning a foray into subscription video on-demand services. The service will compete with Netflix, which is considering an official launch in Australia next year. … [Read more...] about Seven plots rival service as Netflix heads to Australia
Australia reports strong FTA TV viewership in 2013
Australia’s FTA networks dominated local viewership last year, with sustained interest from viewers. FTA TV garnered an 83 percent share of the prime time metropolitan audience in 2013. When it comes to time spent watching TV, Australians watched more than three hours of live TV. Also, time-shifted viewing was popular in 2013, with Australians recording free-to-air shows to watch later. A report showed that 8.6 percent of viewers time-shifted programmes last year. Freeview General … [Read more...] about Australia reports strong FTA TV viewership in 2013
Freeview to launch electronic programme guide for FTA service
Freeview, a free digital TV service, has announced plans to unveil a free-to-air electronic programme guide (EPG) service in Australia with the launch of FreeviewPlus in the first half of 2014.The FreeviewPlus service will provide Australian viewers with a range of features that will include a new, user-friendly EPG and, for the first time, will seamlessly deliver catch up content on TV screens.“From next year, Australian TV viewers will be able to enjoy one of the most sophisticated and … [Read more...] about Freeview to launch electronic programme guide for FTA service
