FAST Program overview
With the growth of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), consumers are shifting toward more flexible and cost-effective entertainment options. As content owners look to quickly launch FAST channels across various distributors and platforms, Gracenote helps accelerate FAST channel go-to-market. With Gracenote’s global distribution network and enriched program metadata, FAST channels can enhance search and discovery and drive greater audience engagement and ad monetization.
Gracenote offers global and local content solutions across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
FAST Program benefits
Extend your reach with our global distribution network
Streamline content distribution with comprehensive schedules, enriched metadata and captivating imagery to streaming platforms globally.
Drive audience engagement and ad monetization
Use enriched metadata and imagery to differentiate your channel and enhance audience tune-in, helping maximize ad monetization.
Future proof your FAST Channel
FAST Channel features
- Access to Gracenote global distribution network which includes major streaming services, platforms and aggregators
- Comprehensive enrichment for electronic program guide (EPG) and program schedules
- Extensive image catalog for both new and archival programming, including episodic imagery
- Content identifiers and structured metadata taxonomy that is already widely adopted by leading platforms and aggregators
- Complimentary use of Gracenote View for exploring FAST channel metadata within our extensive global video database
Related products
Content Tools
Contextual Video Data
Kick start your FAST channel
Testimonials
What our customers are saying
It’s been a really positive experience. Gracenote was really dedicated with a real eye for the details. Not just following along, but also challenging us and bringing in new thinking.
Bei Li
Senior Manager CMS & Metadata Product Development
This relationship means that we can be even more effective for our delivery partners and in turn improve the navigation, search, and discoverability of our amazing originals, exclusives, blockbusters, and classic TV series across the OTT landscape.
Philippe Guelton
PresidentInsights
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