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earthTV inked programming deal with SBS Television
MUMBAI: earthTV has announced that it has reached a content and programming agreement with Australian broadcaster, SBS.
Starting mid-October, earthTV programmes such as World Weather and The World Live will air daily on SBS nationwide, and on SBS digital channel – The World News Channel.
earthTVs global camera network will bring live daily footage from all over the world in real time to SBS viewers.
Through earthTV, an SBS viewer in Sydney at 12 noon local time can see the what the world is doing at that very moment. Its turning 7 pm the day before in San Francisco, 10 pm in New York, nighttime Piccadilly Circus, along Venices canals, Berlins Brandenburg gate and across Europe, dawn breaking in Istanbul and Dubai, mid-morning in Hong Kong and Manila, and early afternoon in Auckland.
And so the cycle goes on, 24/7, creating the ultimate in reality TV the world right now! earthTV will bring live and same day video around the clock to SBS and its audience.
SBC head of television Shaun Brown observed, “We are delighted to be partnering with earthTV, and we see earthTVs programming as an enhancement to SBS. Our audience is multicultural and internationally focused and earthTVs unique international programming is a good fit in SBS overall programming strategy.”
earthTV president Thomas Hohenacker said, earthTV is undergoing exceptional growth at this time, and entering the Australian market is both a significant breakthrough for us, as well as a further indication of the growth curve we are on. Our global content works well in SBS programming line-up, and we are delighted to be embarking on this partnership.
earthTV was launched three years ago. Today the network has broadcast partnerships with almost 40 channels worldwide.
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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.
