Six-in-ten connected-TV households now watch a free ad-supported streaming service on television, according to TDG. YouTube remains the dominant FVOD provider, with FASTs such as Pluto TV and IMDb enjoying growing audiences.
The company's customers now have access to 16 additional linear channels covering a wide variety of genres. The platform now features over 200 linear AVOD channels, credited with doubling streaming figures this year.
Chicken Soup for the Soul has now become an exclusive provider of AVOD content to Keshet outside of Israel. Through the deal, the largest broadcaster in Israel will have rights to air Chicken Soup's content in the region.