FAST overview
As audiences increasingly add free ad-supported TV (FAST) to their entertainment mix, providers are swiftly tapping into their existing catalogs and acquiring new content to launch FAST channels and generate new ad revenue. Leveraging our deep experience creating scheduled-based television, Gracenote can help you quickly create and launch new streaming linear channels with high quality imagery, enriched program metadata and effortlessly disseminate FAST channels to our global distribution network of streaming platforms and content providers.
FAST products
Gracenote FAST channel solutions play an essential role in FAST TV distribution globally. Gracenote serves as an end-to-end provider for large scale media companies looking to aggregate and normalize thousands of feeds from hundreds of content providers. Gracenote IDs applied to FAST channels enable seamless integration into discovery platforms for enhanced viewer experiences and ad tech stacks for further monetization.
Gracenote FAST Program
Accelerate your FAST channel go-to-market, enhance channel and content discoverability and unlock monetization opportunities.
Gracenote Content Tools
Submit, verify and manage your content metadata relied upon by leading TV and video services worldwide, as well as track program airings across channels, streaming or regions.
Video Data
Create the best experience for your audience with the definitive collection of data, images and content IDs for movies, TV shows and sports programming.
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Insights
Nostalgia no more: FAST channels are redefining free streaming TV
Not only are big media brands becoming increasingly present across the growing number of FAST channels, they’re infusing them with an influx of newer programming.
Metadata can provide differentiated experiences as FAST channels gain momentum
In FAST, user experience becomes the primary value proposition to drive both differentiation and long-term business success.
2025 FAST report
As FAST channels gain momentum with audiences, the content they offer is becoming more well-rounded, highlighting a notable pivot from how FAST channels began.
Deliver FAST channel success with Gracenote
Whether you’re looking to accelerate a FAST channel launch or enhance your existing FAST content, Gracenote can help you effortlessly create and distribute your channels around the world.