EXCLUSIVE: Samsung TV Plus has struck deals with creators to form a suite of channels and expand the reach of others.
In the UK, a trio of channels are launching in partnership with 208 Studios: Happy Place, which is based on Fearne Cottonâs wellness podcast of the same name; Golf Life, the golfing brand led by Tubes, Ange and former footballer Jimmy Bullard; and Joe Media, the millennials-focused online news brand.
In Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and the Philippines , Luke Nguyenâs World will be a FAST channel showcasing more than 95 episodes across nine series featuring Australian-Vietnamese chef, restaurateur and television presenter Luke Nguyen.
In Brazil and Mexico, Mark Rober TV is expanding with a dubbed version of former NASA scientist Mark Roberâs channel.
The channels expand Samsung TV Plusâ push into the creator space, which has been a major focus over the past year. The free streamer, which is built into Samsung Smart TVs, already houses channels from the likes of Dhar Mann, which is set to keynote at MIPCOM, and Michelle Khare.
âThe creator economy is no longer a trend â itâs a global phenomenon thatâs reshaping how audiences discover and engage with content,â said Salek Brodsky, SVP and Global Head of Samsung TV Plus. âSamsung TV Plus has been at the forefront of that evolution, giving the worldâs leading digital storytellers a global platform to grow their brands, while expanding their reach to millions of viewers in a true television environment.â
Get our Breaking News Alerts and Keep your inbox happy.
Comments On Deadline Hollywood are monitored. So don't go off topic, don't impersonate anyone, and don't get your facts wrong.
Îdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );