SILVER SPRING, Md., December 19, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curiosity Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI), a leading global factual media and entertainment company, today announced details on its continued aggressive expansion into Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) with the launch of channels on Fubo, DirecTV, Xumo, Sky UK, STARZ ON, and Fawsome TV. Curiosity’s growth in the FAST space reflects the surging demand for high quality ad-supported factual content and gives Curiosity opportunities to expand its digital footprint and diversify its revenue streams.
Curiosity Now, the media company’s flagship FAST channel, offers classic Curiosity content stacked for optimal binge-watching in a brand-safe environment for the entire family. Viewers get a diverse mix of content ranging from history and science to technology and lifestyle with a focus on high-quality films, series, and specials.
Among the recent launches:
"Curiosity’s ability to build strong, scalable partnerships with major platforms and distributors positions us to take full advantage of the trends in consumer demand," said Jay Sodha, VP of Business Development and Partnerships at Curiosity. "FAST channels represent a key component of the current media landscape, and we’re excited to build on our momentum with a commitment to investing in this growing market in 2025."
Boosting audience engagement and attracting new advertising partnerships, Curiosity’s distribution network covers more than 100 platforms across audio and visual media. The recent FAST launches represent the latest in a series of successful deals and new partnerships for Curiosity globally this year including FAST channel launches in the United States on Vizio and Samsung TV+; in Canada on LG, and in Europe, FAST channel launches across five countries on Samsung TV+ and on Rakuten in the UK, Netherlands, and the Nordics.
About Curiosity Inc.
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Español, and other free, ad-supported channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit CuriosityStream.com.
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Contacts
Vanessa Gillon
Curiosity Inc.
vanessa.gillon@curiositystream.com
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