News UK's TalkTV Arrives as a FAST channel on Amazon Freevee
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TalkTV, News UK’s all-new news channel, has launched a new live-streamed FAST channel on Amazon Freevee. Presenters on the channel include Jeremy Kyle, Sharon Osbourne, Vanessa Feltz, and Piers Morgan.
TalkTV is the first news and live chat station on Amazon FreeVee in the UK. The streaming app, which is compatible with Android mobile devices, iPhones, iPads, Fire TV, Fire Tablets, and the Prime Video app, will offer access to the channel.
“We’re thrilled to launch on Amazon Freevee as the first news and live talk channel on the service in the UK. TalkTV has seen incredible growth over the past 10 months, sharing inspiring and passionate content with our audiences online, via the app, social media, streaming services and on linear TV. This launch allows TalkTV’s unmatched content to be shared with a huge new audience, and we’re eager to share our unique exclusives, opinions and voices on this platform,” said Richard Wallace, head of TV and news broadcasting.
Image Credit: TalkTV
TalkTV is the first news and live chat station on Amazon FreeVee in the UK. The streaming app, which is compatible with Android mobile devices, iPhones, iPads, Fire TV, Fire Tablets, and the Prime Video app, will offer access to the channel.
“We’re thrilled to launch on Amazon Freevee as the first news and live talk channel on the service in the UK. TalkTV has seen incredible growth over the past 10 months, sharing inspiring and passionate content with our audiences online, via the app, social media, streaming services and on linear TV. This launch allows TalkTV’s unmatched content to be shared with a huge new audience, and we’re eager to share our unique exclusives, opinions and voices on this platform,” said Richard Wallace, head of TV and news broadcasting.
Image Credit: TalkTV
Trend Themes
1. Live-streamed News Channels - The rise of live-streamed news channels on FAST services like Amazon Freevee opens the door for more traditional news outlets to reach younger audiences.
2. Specialized Talk Channels - TalkTV's launch as a specialized talk channel on Amazon Freevee provides an opportunity for other media companies to explore niche topics and attract targeted audiences.
3. Hybrid News and Entertainment Channels - The inclusion of high-profile presenters like Sharon Osbourne and Jeremy Kyle on TalkTV highlights the potential for hybrid channels that blend news and entertainment to capture audiences across platforms.
Industry Implications
1. Streaming Services - Streaming services like Amazon Freevee have an opportunity to stand out in the crowded market by offering innovative, specialized channels like TalkTV.
2. Broadcasting Networks - Broadcasting networks can explore partnerships with FAST services to reach younger audiences and expand their reach beyond traditional cable and satellite TV offerings.
3. Media Production Companies - Media production companies can leverage the success of TalkTV to produce similar channels that tap into niche markets and attract passionate audiences across platforms.
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