Observed Signal · Jul 16, 2026 · Partnership · Source: Meedia · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Waipu.tv adds five Warner Bros. Discovery FAST channels
Waipu.tv has expanded its FAST (free ad-supported streaming) channel lineup in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery by adding five thematic channels: DMAX Blaulicht, DMAX Motor, DMAX Schatzsucher, TLC Crime and TLC Mystery. The new channels are available both as linear streams and on-demand via Waipu.tv's library (the “Waiputhek”) at no extra cost. Waipu.tv reports roughly two million subscribers, more than 300 TV programmes and over 70 pay-TV channels; its on-demand library claims over 40,000 films and series. The streaming platform is operated by Munich-based Exaring AG, whose largest single shareholder is Freenet. The move further grows Waipu.tv’s ad-supported FAST portfolio and increases CTV/OTT ad inventory and niche thematic inventory for advertisers.
Adds ad-supported FAST inventory on a national streaming platform, increasing CTV/OTT reach and niche thematic ad placements for advertisers, but is not a major industry-shifting announcement.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Waipu.tv added five Warner Bros. Discovery FAST channels: DMAX Blaulicht, DMAX Motor, DMAX Schatzsucher, TLC Crime and TLC Mystery.
- The channels are available both as linear streams and on-demand via Waipu.tv's Waiputhek at no additional cost.
- Waipu.tv reports around two million subscribers, offers more than 300 TV programmes and the Waiputhek has over 40,000 films and series.
- Waipu.tv is operated by Munich-based Exaring AG; Freenet is its largest single shareholder.
Connected Companies & Entities
6 Entities mapped“The expansion is carried out in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery....”
“Subscribers will have access to the thematic channels DMAX Blaulicht, DMAX Motor and DMAX Schatzsucher at no extra charge....”
“Freenet is the largest single shareholder of Exaring AG....”
“MEEDIA previously reported repeatedly about Waipu.tv's FAST portfolio expansion....”
“Photo credit: Imago/Grubisic....”
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Warner Bros. Discovery adds five channels to Waipu.TV
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is adding five new themed channels to the Waipu.TV streaming platform under its DMAX and TLC brands. TLC Mystery is available immediately; DMAX Blaulicht, DMAX Motor, DMAX Schatzsucher and TLC Crime will follow over the next two weeks. Each channel will air selected WBD formats 24/7 and the programming will also be available on-demand in Waiputhek. The channels are offered to all Waipu.TV customers at no extra charge. WBD already operates related YouTube channels for these brands, and the article notes that the separate DMAX Macher YouTube channel is not part of this Waipu.TV rollout.
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