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.
Trusted by leading entertainment companies
Gracenote content development, distribution, discovery and advertising solutions help our customers connect audiences with content.
Insights
Missing metadata in FAST programming inhibits content discovery and advertising opportunities
In order for programming in FAST channels to be discoverable by audiences, it needs to include complete metadata.
Nearly 70% of this year’s new TV series are BIPOC-inclusive
Premium original content presents new opportunities for media buyers looking to be more inclusive with their ad spending.
Diverse by design
This report highlights holistic strategies for investing in diverse-owned media and in content that authentically represents diverse perspectives and characters.
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.