Observed Signal · Aug 18, 2026 · Product Launch · Source: Meedia · Impact: 3/5 · Sentiment: Positive

Connected TV (CTV) & OTT Market: Joyn Adds Two BBC FAST Channels Free

Zusammenfassung des Signals

ProSiebenSat.1's streaming service Joyn has expanded its FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel lineup by adding BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle to its free offering. The two new BBC channels bring the total number of BBC Studios FAST channels on Joyn to four and increase Joyn's free FAST catalogue to more than 35 channels. BBC Earth will provide nature and science documentaries while BBC Lifestyle adds entertainment and lifestyle formats. The channels are available without an additional subscription and are supported by advertising, increasing Joyn's ad inventory for advertisers targeting CTV/OTT audiences.

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Hohe Konfidenz

Adds CTV FAST inventory on a major European streamer, increasing ad supply and targeting options for advertisers on Joyn.

Wichtigste Kernpunkte & Evidenz

  • Joyn added the BBC channels BBC Earth and BBC Lifestyle to its free FAST offering.
  • Users now have four FAST channels from BBC Studios available on Joyn.
  • Joyn's free FAST channel lineup has grown to more than 35 channels.
  • The new channels are ad-supported (FAST), offering nature, travel, cooking, and lifestyle content.
Primary Source Grounding & Direct Attribution
Direct Origin Attribution
Primary Reporting: MeediaPublished: Aug 18, 2026
Original Coverage Title: Joyn nimmt zwei weitere BBC-Sender ins kostenlose Angebot auf

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