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
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.
Adds CTV FAST inventory on a major European streamer, increasing ad supply and targeting options for advertisers on Joyn.
Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- 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.
Connected Companies & Entities
5 Entities mappedBBC
UK public broadcaster across TV, radio, digital and streaming.
“The public-service media authority from London is quite meticulous in the further marketing of its content....”
MEEDIA
Marketplace for licensing creator-owned images and video content.
“MEEDIA reports on the billion-euro overlap where media and brands meet....”
ProSiebenSat.1
German media group spanning broadcast, streaming, advertising and digital subscriptions.
“Even more ad inventory and British flair on Joyn: the ProSiebenSat.1 streamer is expanding its FAST-channel offering....”
BBC Studios
Commercial studio and distribution arm for BBC content worldwide.
“This means users now have a total of four FAST channels from BBC Studios available....”
Joyn
German streaming platform combining live TV, AVOD and subscriptions.
“Even more ad inventory and British flair on Joyn: the ProSiebenSat.1 streamer is expanding its FAST-channel offering....”
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