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Reality TV renews distribution deal with ADD
MUMBAI: Zone Vision has renewed its distribution agreement for its Reality TV channel with Arab Digital Distribution (ADD).
Under the terms of the agreement, Reality TV will be carried on the DTH platform for an additional five years. The announcement of the same was made today by Zone Vision senior vice-president, group sales and marketing Mark David.
“This is a significant deal for Zone Vision we are delighted that we have renewed our partnership,” said David. “ADD has seen steady subscriber growth, enhanced further by their repackaged channel offerings. Now, we are well poised to further brand our channel in the region and contribute to that growth.”
“We are pleased to extend our relationship with Reality TV, the region’s only 24-hour Reality Television channel. And we are confident that this association will enhance our subscriber growth and reaffirm our commitment to providing premium international entertainment to our subscribers,” said Arab Digital Distribution executive vice-president Vinod D’Mello.
Reality TV is available in the Al Awael World, FirstNet and Pehla bouquets of channels offered by ADD.
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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.
