Fred Media, part of Australia’s independent WTFN Group, is re-launching Life Down Under, its successful international FAST channel, with the introduction of hundreds of hours of content from strategic partner Seven Network. At launch, Life Down Under showcased lifestyle, documentary and factual content about Australia - all produced by Fred Media’s award-winning parent company WTFN. Featured series included The Wild Life of Tim Faulkner, Mega Zoo, Space Invaders and Sydney Harbour Force. Now, … [Read more...] about Fred Media re-launches Life Down Under FAST Channel
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Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
Radar, the successful digital business of WTFN, one of Australia’s leading content companies, has announced the appointment of John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios. In this newly created role at the rapidly evolving company, Cameron, who is based in the UK, will be responsible for the day-to-day management of Radar’s digital channel network; devising and implementing channel monetisation strategies along with the smooth delivery of content across the 25+ digital channels … [Read more...] about Radar appoints John Cameron as its first Head of Digital Studios
Fred Media reveals its largest-ever MIPCOM slate with 450+ new hours
Fred Media, part of Australia’s WTFN Group, is pleased to announce that its drive for new partners has seen seven producers join its roster in recent weeks, bringing a wealth of new content to sit alongside new and returning titles from existing producer partners and WTFN. In total, Fred Media will be bringing more than 450 hours of programming to Cannes next month – making it the company’s biggest ever slate for MIPCOM. The new content covers popular genres such as reality, factual, food, … [Read more...] about Fred Media reveals its largest-ever MIPCOM slate with 450+ new hours
WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN has agreed a deal with long-term partner Nine to drive new revenue streams from global FAST and VOD platforms, starting with the creation of a new channel called Real Emergency. WTFN’s broadcast distribution arm, Fred Media, will launch the Real Emergency FAST channel, which will prominently feature two of the 9Network’s long-running returning series Paramedics (7 seasons, 75 eps) and Emergency (5 seasons, 50 eps), both of which are produced by WTFN. Real Emergency will launch on 9Now in … [Read more...] about WTFN partners with Nine to launch REAL EMERGENCY – a new “blue light” FAST and VOD channel
WTFN Group and Seven Network extends strategic partnership
WTFN, one of Australia’s leading independent content groups, has announced that it is extending its rapidly developing partnership with the Seven Network. Starting this month, WTFN’s digital business, Radar, has taken on the management of Seven’s Great Home Ideas channels on YouTube and Facebook, relaunching them with a refreshed look and feel, plus a new programming schedule – all designed to supercharge growth and attract more subscribers. Great Home Ideas is the digital destination … [Read more...] about WTFN Group and Seven Network extends strategic partnership
Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand
Fred Media/Radar has confirmed that its inspirational title, RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann Documentary, will be made available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand. Produced by WildBear Entertainment and Bursty Company and launched to the international market by Fred Media/Radar during MIPCOM 2024, the extraordinary one-hour documentary will be available to screen on Netflix Australia and New Zealand from 10th February. It originally aired on Fox Sports Australia. RUNN – The Nedd Brockmann … [Read more...] about Fred Media/Radar’ epic RUNN documentary to be available on Netflix Australia and New Zealand







