Tag: DistroTV

  • DistroTV announces partnership with Dominiche Productions

    DistroTV announces partnership with Dominiche Productions

    Mumbai — DistroTV, a premier global independent free, ad-supported streaming television platform, proudly announces its latest partnership with Dominiche Productions Pvt. Ltd., a leading Indian content provider specializing in astrology and lifestyle content. This collaboration will see the launch of a dedicated linear streaming astrology channel, “Jyotish Duniya”, utilizing DistroTV’s cutting-edge Platform Services to bring these new streaming television channels to a global audience.

    DistroTV’s Platform Services are at the heart of this partnership, offering Dominiche a robust solution to convert their extensive video libraries into fully operational, monetizable streaming channels. The new channel, “Jyotish Duniya” which means “the world of astrology” will feature a diverse range of content designed to cater to astrology enthusiasts across all age groups.

    Jyotish Duniya will be a comprehensive 24×7 astrology channel, featuring celebrity Indian astrology experts who are also consulted by top Bollywood stars and magnates. Offering a mix of daily, weekly, and monthly predictions, intriguing astrological insights and specially curated content focused on every conceivable form of astrology. The channel will also include short astro movies, weekend special shows, festival-based astrology, episodes on intriguing places and happenings, quick fix astrology solutions and shows exploring mysterious structures, unbelievable real past life cases and unexplained phenomenon.

    DistroScale co-founder & CEO Navdeep Saini expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Dominiche Productions to bring their rich and diverse content to a global audience. Our Platform Services enable content providers to create fully functional linear streaming channels with ease, ensuring that Dominiche can distribute and monetize their content effectively while expanding its reach to new viewers across the world. The launch of ‘Jyotish Duniya’ represents a significant step forward in our mission to expand our content offerings and deliver exceptional viewing experiences to audiences everywhere.”

    Dominiche Productions director Utpal Vaishnav shared his enthusiasm for the launch of “Jyotish Duniya”, saying, “Astrology has always been a deep-rooted aspect of Indian culture, and with the launch of Jyotish Duniya, we are excited to bring the wisdom of our most revered astrologers to a global platform. DistroTV’s innovative services allow us to simply reach millions of astrology enthusiasts worldwide, offering them insightful predictions and engaging content that resonates with their daily lives.”

    Empowering content creators with DistroTV’s platform services

    DistroTV’s Platform Services provide a comprehensive suite of tools for video content creators, from technical infrastructure and content curation to full stack monetization and distribution. This partnership highlight’s DistroTV’s mission to empower content creators by simplifying the complexities and lowering the barriers of channel creation and syndication to global audiences.

    DistroScale APAC head Vikas Khanchandani added, “With the launch of ‘Jyotish Duniya’ we are expanding our content offerings in India and beyond. Our goal is to ensure that Dominiche’s high-quality content reaches a broader audience, offering viewers an unparalleled streaming experience.”

  • DistroTV joins the league of elite platforms on Tata Play Binge

    DistroTV joins the league of elite platforms on Tata Play Binge

    Mumbai: Tata Play Binge adds it’s 31 OTT platform with DistroTV, an independent, ad-supported streaming TV platform, to its offering. Featuring over 200 live and linear channels, the platform connects people’s passion points across entertainment, lifestyle, sports, news, business, documentaries, and international content. With a wide array of channels to choose from, DistroTV has something for everyone.

    The integration of DistroTV’s channels into Tata Play’s Binge platform is expected to enhance the viewing experience for Tata Play’s Binge subscribers, offering them additional choices in entertainment and news content. DistroTV features a curated, multicultural collection of 200 premium streaming channels. Viewers can access regular programming including an extensive repository of news, lifestyle, entertainment, fashion, and sports content through exclusive broadcasts on DistroTV. Be it niche sports content as available on Court Sports Network and Billiards TV, specialized pursuits like TED, Goalcast, Gusto TV, GQ, Bon Appetit and much more, the platform also caters to other specific tastes and appetites of the audience. For Indian content aficionados, DistroTV also offers popular genres like Bollywood, Music, Food, Business, Devotional and News through channels like Shemaroo Network, YRF Music, 9XM, Mastii, News 18 Channels, ABP Network, TV9 Network and more.

    Commenting on the new partnership, Tata Play’s chief commercial and content officer, Pallavi Puri, said, “We are thrilled to embark on this content partnership journey with DistroTV. Now with just 1 Tata Play Binge subscription, our customers can access DistroTV’s impressive and diverse range of 200+ Indian and International channels and over 30 OTT apps, across languages and genres, across smartphones, CTVs, and online.”

    “We are delighted to partner with Tata Play Binge, a renowned name in India’s digital entertainment landscape,” said Navdeep Saini, co-founder and CEO of DistroScale, the parent company of DistroTV. “This partnership is a significant milestone in our journey to expand our global presence. Bringing our array of free, live streaming channels to Tata Play’s Binge platform is a step forward in our mission to deliver diverse and dynamic content to audiences worldwide.”

    DistroScale APAC head Vikas Khanchandani commented on the partnership, “Our collaboration with Tata Play Binge represents a strategic alignment of our vision to democratize content and make it universally accessible. We are thrilled to bring DistroTV’s rich and varied content to Tata Play Binge’s audience, furthering our commitment to delivering exceptional viewing experiences across India.”

    DistroTV will join other popular OTT platforms on Tata Play Binge like Disney+ Hotstar, Apple TV+, ZEE5, Fuse+, Hallmark, MX Player, Lionsgate Play, Aha, VROTT, STAGE, Sun NXT, Animax, PTC Play, ReelDrama, Chaupal, Namma Flix, Planet Marathi, manoramaMAX, iStream, Tarang Plus, Hungama Play, FanCode, ShemarooMe, Curiosity Stream, EPIC ON, Travelxp, DocuBay, ShortsTV, Playflix, KliKK along with Gaming. Content from these platforms is available to the viewers of Tata Play Binge through a single subscription and a single user interface. Additionally, Netflix can be availed as a combo pack with DTH channels for all Tata Play DTH subscribers, whereas Amazon Prime Video content can be accessed as an add-on by all Tata Play Binge subscribers, who also have a DTH connection. Viewers can enjoy all 30+ apps on large-screen connected devices through LG, Samsung and Android smart TVs, through the Tata Play Binge+ Android set-top box, Tata Play edition of the Amazon FireTV Stick and www.TataplayBinge.com.

  • DistroTV expands Indian content offering with Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd channels

    DistroTV expands Indian content offering with Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd channels

    Mumbai: DistroTV, a global independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, is delighted to announce the addition of four popular Indian channels from Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd to its platform. This new partnership introduces YRF Music, Sikh Ratnavali, Saga Music, and Saga Music Haryanvi to DistroTV’s diverse content lineup, offering viewers access to a wide variety of Indian music and cultural programming.

    Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd is renowned for its dedication to delivering high-quality content that celebrates Indian culture, music, and heritage. The inclusion of their channels on DistroTV underscores the streaming platform’s commitment to providing a wide array of culturally rich and diverse content to its global audience.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd’s channels to the DistroTV family,” said DistroScale co-founder and CEO Navdeep Saini, the parent company of DistroTV. “This partnership enriches our offering with a unique blend of Indian music and cultural content, allowing us to cater to the diverse tastes and interests of our viewers worldwide.”

    Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd senior vice president Diljit Singh expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Our mission has always been to showcase the vibrant diversity of Indian culture and music to the world. Partnering with DistroTV enables us to reach a wider global audience, sharing the rich tapestry of Indian traditions and sounds through our channels. We are excited to see our content on DistroTV and look forward to bringing our unique programming to more viewers around the globe.”

    DistroScale APAC head  Vikas Khanchandani commented on the partnership, “Integrating Seven Colors Broadcasting Pvt Ltd’s channels into DistroTV’s lineup is a significant step towards our goal of offering comprehensive and diverse content that resonates with our viewers. YRF Music, Sikh Ratnavali, Saga Music, and Saga Music Haryanvi each bring something special to our platform, enriching our viewers’ experience with the depth and variety of Indian culture and music.”

  • DistroTV announces content & distribution partnership with IN10 Media Network

    DistroTV announces content & distribution partnership with IN10 Media Network

    Mumbai: DistroTV, a leading independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, today proudly announced its partnership with IN10 Media Network, a leading media and entertainment company.. This collaboration brings IN10 Media Network’s flagship channel EPIC and Hindi general entertainment channel, Nazara, to DistroTV’s extensive service. This addition significantly enriches DistroTV’s diverse content line-up, offering viewers a wide range of quality entertainment options.

    In a groundbreaking move, IN10 Media Network’s OTT platform, EPIC ON, will now integrate DistroTV’s streaming service through a seamless app-in-app integration. This integration represents a significant advancement in streaming technology, providing a smooth and integrated viewing experience for consumers on EPIC ON. DistroTV’s simple yet innovative app-in-app approach ensures that viewers can easily access a vast array of content, including popular Indian and international channels, across multiple devices.

    This partnership marks a significant milestone for DistroTV as it continues to expand its diverse content line-up, offering hundreds of channels in India and globally. The integration with EPIC ON further enhances DistroTV’s reach, allowing viewers to access a wide range of content, including popular Indian and international channels, across multiple devices.

    “We are thrilled to partner with IN10 Media Network, a renowned name in the entertainment industry,” said DistroTV’s parent company DistroScale co-founder and CEO Navdeep Saini. “This partnership not only enriches our content library but also strengthens our commitment to providing diverse and quality entertainment to our audience worldwide.”

    IN10 Media Network MD Aditya Pittie commented, “Joining forces with DistroTV aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver high-quality content to a global audience. This partnership enables us to leverage DistroTV’s extensive platform, ensuring our channels reach a wider audience and offer an unparalleled streaming experience.”

    DistroScale, Inc APAC head Vikas Khanchandani added, “The collaboration with IN10 Media Network is a testament to our vision of delivering exceptional viewing experiences. The addition of EPIC and Nazara to our platform, along with the integration of DistroTV on EPIC ON, represents a significant step in our journey to redefine the streaming landscape.”

     

  • DistroTV partners with Love Stories TV to build and distribute ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’

    DistroTV partners with Love Stories TV to build and distribute ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’

    Mumbai: DistroScale, Inc, the driving force behind DistroTV, proudly announces the launch of ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’ on its platform, with a special focus on Indian weddings. This launch is powered by the innovative DistroTV Platform Services™, which offers a comprehensive solution for media brands to create, monetize, and distribute their own streaming TV channels.

    ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’, known for its heartwarming and genuine love stories, will now be able to reach a wider audience with its unique content, thanks to the capabilities of DistroTV Platform Services. This collaboration will showcase the grandeur and beauty of Indian weddings, capturing the essence of love and commitment.

    “Channel creation used to be a domain for content owners with expansive budgets and infrastructure. With the rapid evolution of streaming from a niche to a standard media consumption platform, we identified a need for a solution that would eliminate the perceived cost, complexity, and risk barriers. Building the ‘Wedding TV’ with DistroTV Platform Services is a realization of this vision.” said DistroScale co-founder and CEO Navdeep Saini.

    DistroTV Platform Services offers a comprehensive suite of tools necessary for the development and execution of successful streaming video platforms. This includes everything from technical infrastructure and content curation to monetization and distribution. Over 80 content brands have already benefited from this offering.

    ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’, with its focus on Indian weddings, will feature real, cinematic wedding films, capturing the essence of love and commitment. This partnership will provide viewers with a unique insight into the vibrant world of Indian wedding celebrations.

    Love Stories TV founder Rachel Silver commented, “Our collaboration with DistroTV allows us to bring the magic of Indian weddings to a global audience. With the power of DistroTV Platform Services, we can seamlessly share these beautiful stories with viewers worldwide.”

    DistroScale APAC head Vikas Khanchandani added, “In today’s digital age, it’s imperative for brands to have a global and targeted reach. With DistroTV Platform Services, we’re proud to offer ‘Wedding TV by Love Stories TV’ a solution for brands to connect with audiences around the world, celebrating the rich tapestry of Indian weddings.”

  • OTTplay and DistroTV announce partnership to stream 180 free live channels in India

    OTTplay and DistroTV announce partnership to stream 180 free live channels in India

    Mumbai: DistroTV, a leading global streaming platform owned by DistroScale, and OTTplay Premium, a OTT content streaming, discovery and recommendation platform, have announced a new partnership that will bring DistroTV’s 170+ free-to-watch, live streaming channels to OTTplay users in India.

    OTTplay Premium, is a popular OTT platform in India that gives you access to 24+ OTT platforms with personalized recommendations of shows, web series and movies based on a user’s preference of language, genre, platform, actor, filmmaker, and more. This partnership with DistroTV will significantly expand the content available to OTTplay Premium users.

    “DistroTV’s mission has always been to bring diverse, global voices to audiences around the world,” said DistroScale CEO Navdeep Saini. “This partnership with OTTplay allows us to further that mission by bringing our extensive lineup of live streaming channels to even more viewers in India.”

    DistroScale India, SEA, and MENA CEO Vikas Khanchandani added, “We are thrilled to partner with OTTplay, a platform that shares our commitment to delivering a wide range of content to viewers. This partnership will allow us to reach even more viewers in India, providing them with access to our diverse lineup of channels.”

    “OTTplay Premium is excited to partner with Distro TV to bring live TV channels to more viewers in India. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to providing our users with the best possible entertainment experience. We are confident that our users will enjoy the wide variety of content that Distro TV has to offer, and we look forward to working with them to make it even more accessible and enjoyable for our viewers,” said OTTplay CEO & co-founder Avinash Mudaliar.

    This partnership reinforces DistroTV’s commitment to bringing diverse, global voices to audiences around the world, and OTTplay’s commitment to helping users discover new and exciting content.

  • Network18 and DistroTV announce partnership to stream channels Live and free in India

    Network18 and DistroTV announce partnership to stream channels Live and free in India

    Mumbai: Network18, a major media conglomerate in India, and DistroTV, a leading independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) platform, has announced a partnership, which will enable DistroTV users in India to stream Network18’s diverse portfolio of channels live and for free.

    In its initial phase, the partnership has seen the launch of Network18’s key channels such as CNN-News18, News18 India, CNBC TV18 and CNBC Awaaz on the platform. The collaboration is expected to be strengthened with additions of more Network18 channels from across its regional and digital portfolio in the near future.

    Speaking on the new partnership, Network18 head – video strategy & partnerships Pranav Bakshi said, “We are excited to join forces with DistroTV. This partnership aligns with our goal of providing a best-in-class user experience for our viewers across the country. The launch of our diverse set of channels on DistroTV is a testament to our commitment to innovation in the dynamic media landscape. We hope to reach maximum audiences on the platform.”

    “DistroTV is thrilled to partner with Network18, a media powerhouse that has revolutionized the Indian media landscape,” said DistroScale CEO & co-founder Navdeep Saini, parent company of DistroTV. “This partnership will bring a diverse array of quality content to our audiences in India, further solidifying DistroTV’s position as the best place to watch global entertainment, news, and sports.”

    DistroScale India, SEA, MENA & CEO Vikas Khanchandani added, “Our collaboration with Network18 aligns perfectly with our mission to cater to the diverse language preferences of our audiences in India. Network18 has been at the cutting edge of News and is amongst the largest news networks offering content across languages and markets. We will be bringing newer audiences to the news network as we expand our distribution across platforms.”

     

  • DistroTV expands distribution, now streaming free on VIZIO Smart TVs

    DistroTV expands distribution, now streaming free on VIZIO Smart TVs

    Mumbai: DistroTV, the nation’s largest, independent, free, ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) app on Friday announced that it is expanding its content offerings to Vizio. Now millions of Vizio users can stream DistroTV’s impressive and diverse content lineup — 270 channels and growing plus thousands of hours of VOD content — for free, anytime on the VIZIO Smart TV platform.

    DistroTV features over 270 multicultural channels and is growing, with everything from news, sports, movies, music & entertainment, and lifestyle content. This includes original content and new channel offerings that cater to English, Southeast Asian / Indian and Spanish-speaking audiences, as well as a recently released channel bundle that targets the African community. It is available to stream for free in over 60 markets through its apps on streaming devices and smart TVs, as well as worldwide on the web through Distro.tv, the platform truly features something for every viewer. No registration, sign-up, or fees are required.

    DistroTV’s comprehensive streaming library includes:

    -An impressive wave of new channels available to stream for free that appeal to DistroTV’s core US, UK, and Canadian audiences which includes a total of.

    -45 sports channels, with the most diverse collection of live & linear mainstream sports, combat sports, niche sports and outdoors channels, like stadium, beIN Sports Xtra, Swerve Sports, Impact Wrestling Channel, Fightnetwork, Wired2Fish, ACL Cornhole, MotoAmerica TV and FuelTV.

    -Broad array of diverse movies & entertainment channels including CineLife by Magnolia Pictures, Kweli TV, Watch It Scream, FrightFlix, Bowery Classics, Dark Matter, CinePride and many more.

    -13 documentary channels, including Goalcast, Magellan TV, Beautiful Planet & True History.
     
    -Notable new additions to the entertainment, lifestyle & food category, including AXS TV Now, Trace Urban, Bite, Planet Eat, and GustoTV.

    -A total of 21 spanish-language channels are available in North America, such as Estrella, beIN Sports XTRA Ñ, Top Cine, Canela.TV, Trace Latina, Casa Comedy and Spanglish and more spanish language entertainment, movie, documentaries, news and sports channels.

    -36 live streaming DistroTV Desi South Asian news, entertainment, and music channels featuring WION, TimesNow, Mastiii, Epic, MirrorNow, BritAsia and much more.

    -African channel bundle, DistroTV Africa, featuring 11 entertainment and music-oriented channels available to stream for free.

    -Providing audiences in the US and Canada with home screen access to must-have apps like Apple TV+, BET+, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, FuboTV, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock, Prime Video and YouTube TV, VIZIO users now have round-the-clock access to DistroTV.

    -VIZIO and DistroTV are aligned in their missions to provide content and access for everyone; including movies and syndicated TV shows in the sports, kids and family, news, lifestyle, gaming, and music categories, and more.

    “We are thrilled to join the VIZIO family, particularly at a time when we are continuing to grow our viewership and channel content at a rapid pace,” said DistroScale co-founder & CEO Navdeep Saini. “By expanding our distribution via VIZIO Smart TVs, we can continue to provide audiences with the content they crave, and all while maintaining our FAST no-sign up, credit card or email required model.”

    DistroScale Country Head-India Vikas Khanchandani said, “US has over 87 per cent homes with at least one Connected TV and other western countries are seeing scale as well. Vizio is one of the largest CTV players in the US market and brings access to a large viewership base within Vizio for Indian content owners. It’s an opportunity to tap into the large advertising market in the US and other western countries and simultaneously combat piracy in those markets. FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) is bringing the lean-back linear experience for users on television and is solving for content discovery with sharper defined cohorts. Distro is focussed on building a very strong South Asian bouquet of content for the diaspora audiences across the world and bring in the ad monetisation through its vast global advertising footprint.”

    “VIZIO appreciates DistroTV’s dedication to building personalized experiences for today’s streaming audience,” said VIZIO’s senior director of business development Chris Tanquary. “VIZIO strives to be a place where viewers have endless entertainment options across all categories and genres so there is something for everyone,” Tanquary added.

     

  • IN10 Media partners with DistroTV to expand Epic channel’s global presence

    IN10 Media partners with DistroTV to expand Epic channel’s global presence

    Mumbai: Epic channel, the flagship channel from the house of IN10 Media Network, has partnered with streaming television platform DistroTV to increase its global presence. DistroTV is a division of California-based media technology company DistroScale.

    As per the partnership, the channel will be available to international audiences of the UK and Europe. Audiences in these countries will access titles like “Regiment Diaries,” “Ekaant,” “Umeed India,” “Tyohaar Ki Thaali,” and many others.

    “Epic’s commitment towards providing diverse and premium content to its viewers continues to grow,” said IN10 Media Network senior AVP – acquisition and distribution Adita Jain. “Today’s audiences want content at the ease of a click and by partnering with DistroTV, we will be able to distribute our massive content library to different geographies. We are glad to have DistroTV as our partner in our growth journey.”

    “It is our constant mission to thoughtfully continue to expand our content library so that we may provide our growing and diverse global audience of viewers with free-to-stream shows and titles that reflect their unique interest and passions,” said DistroScale co-founder and CEO Navdeep Saini.

    “We launched DistroTV Desi last year for this very reason,” said DistroScale vice president of business development and content acquisition Rajesh Nair. “So that southeast Asian audiences, who far too often get overlooked by mainstream media platforms, can tune into their favourite channels and enjoy free-to-stream content without the hassle or barriers. We are excited to distribute EPIC’s incredible content library to our global viewers and provide communities near and far with the types of content they crave.”

  • SAB Group partners with DistroTV to expand global footprint

    SAB Group partners with DistroTV to expand global footprint

    Mumbai: Media and entertainment company Sri Adhikari Brothers (SAB) Group has partnered with California-based media technology company DistroScale to expand its footprint across the globe. DistroTV is an independent free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) platform and is available internationally.

    The group’s music and youth channel Mastiii, Bhojpuri channel Dabangg and Marathi music channel Maiboli will reach audiences in the UK, Europe, and the USA via DistroTV, said the media company in a statement on Monday.

    The channels will be part of DistroTV’s channel bundle called DistroTV Desi which offers more than 15 Southeast Asian channels for free. It offers viewers a variety of diverse content focusing on news, entertainment, and lifestyle geared towards the Southeast Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) population abroad, it added.

    “We are very happy to enter into this partnership which will enable us to reach foreign audiences and our Indian diaspora settled abroad. Our aim is to not only promote our network channels but also our country through the content we air globally,” said SAB Group business head Kailashnath Adhikari.

    “We are always looking to grow and diversify our channel content to meet the needs of our rapidly expanding audience,” said DistroScale chief executive officer Navdeep Saini. “This partnership with SAB Group is allowing us to do just that and we could not be more thrilled to have them join our 150+ growing channel line-up.”

    “Our growing audiences in the US, Canada, and the UK can now watch and enjoy the latest and retro Bollywood musical hits on Mastiii TV, available as a free live 24×7 channel on DistroTV on the web or any device,” stated DistroScale vice president of business development and content acquisition Rajesh Nair.