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New Global TV data released
The RTL Group’ IP division has just published European Key Facts – Television 2001, an informed overview of the state of the art in the industry.
TV Keyfacts 2001 covers 47 countries, including 35 European countries, USA, Canada, Australia, important countries in Latin America and Asia, including Japan, South Korea, China and India, as well as South Africa and Israel. All data are related to 2000. Although Europe has the most extensive coverage, major television exporting countries including the US, Latin America and Australia are also covered in depth.
The report presents a detailed approach of television markets in every country. It details the TV landscape with domestic and foreign channels, pay TV and digital TV as well as differentiated audience figures and advertising expenditures. The report also points out some trends which European television has undergone over the past year. It gives graphic key tables giving a global overview of television in Europe.
Most data is based on raw data supplied by each country. All details of the television industry, including information of TV equipment, cable and satellite, average viewing time and advertising figures are considered from different points of view in the report. It lists top programmes in every country, viewing patterns, and breakups of advertising expenditure.
GECs
Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
