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MSM partners with First Media in Indonesia
MUMBAI: Multi Screen Media (MSM) Network has partnered with PT Link Net- First Media for the launch of Sab and Sony Mix on its First Media Platform in Indonesia. The platform already carries Sony, Sony MAX and Sab.
Commenting on this partnership MSM (Singapore) SVP and GM Rajveer Singh said, “Sony Entertainment Network is delighted to partner with Indonesia’s foremost provider of high-speed Internet and cable TV, First Media to bring our diverse content to South Asian audiences. We are confident that this partnership will go a long way in bringing top-notch entertainment to Indonesia.”
First Media is a leading cable TV service provider in Indonesia delivering superior HD quality entertainment with more than 150 local and international channels.
“Adding Sab and Mix to our line-up strengthens our offering to our Hindi subscribers. We are also pleased to secure TV Anywhere rights for SET and Sab to deliver a multi-screen experience on First Media Go. We look forward to working with Sony Entertainment Network to increase the popularity of these channels here in Indonesia,” added PT Link Net-First Media chief marketing officer Iris Wee.
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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.
