FAST TREND REPORT 2026

One thing is clear; Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) is no longer the industry’s disruptor, it’s the new normal. And as we move through 2026, FAST is continuing to redefine how audiences consume media, how advertisers connect with viewers, and how content owners monetize at scale.

This annual outlook explores where attention is growing and what broadcasters, platforms, and advertisers need to prioritize next—from emerging markets and mobile-first consumption to programmatic CTV growth and localized content tactics.

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Russell Foy
Letson Corp Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch Historias de Corazón, a New Premium FAST Channel Showcasing the Best Romantic Stories for Spanish-Speaking Audiences

Letson Corp, the creative force behind massive digital projects with over a billion views, is excited to announce its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel named Historias de Corazón (Heart Stories), to audiences worldwide.

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Why One Partner Is Better Than Five

If you’re a content owner or creator thinking about launching a FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) channel or platform, the first big hurdle usually isn’t content, it’s the tech. Entering the streaming space brings plenty of potential, but it also comes with a tough choice early on: build a tech stack from scratch with multiple vendors, or partner with a single team that can bring everything under one roof?

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BRI | BRUDER RELEASING INC Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch AMPD TV, a New FAST Ad-Supported Streaming Channel Showcasing a wide variety of content including Feature Films in every genre.

BRI | BRUDER RELEASING INC in collaboration with FAST Channels TV, is proud to announce the launch of AMPD TV, a new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) Channel.  AMPD TV has a wide variety of content, Feature Films in every genre, Documentaries, even Series in the upcoming schedule.

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Russell Foy