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Tuesday, July 13
12:00pm - 12:45pm

AVOD and FAST channels: executives weigh in on opportunities for growth

Tuesday, July 13
12:00pm - 12:45pm

AVOD and FAST channels: executives weigh in on opportunities for growth

The ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) and free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel ecosystem has been quietly but steadily building momentum amongst the streaming giants over the past year as many cord-cutting consumers increasingly turn to more cost-effective options. Join us for a conversation with some of the industry’s top players as they discuss the value of these seemingly old-school ad-supported channel models in the streaming landscape and the challenges and opportunities ahead for platforms, content creators and consumers.