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Curiosity Expands FAST Distribution with Samsung TV Plus

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Curiosity Inc., a leading factual entertainment company, is expanding its FAST (free, ad-supported streaming) channel distribution with Samsung TV Plus. The company's flagship FAST channel, Curiosity Now, is launching in nine European countries, including Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and The Netherlands, with more launches planned for 2025. Additionally, three Spanish-language channels - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores - have been launched on Samsung TV Plus in the US.

This expansion is part of Curiosity's mission to make high-quality factual content more accessible worldwide. The channels offer premium documentaries and series on science, nature, history, and technology, providing an alternative to traditional TV subscriptions and more precise audience targeting for advertisers.

Curiosity Inc., una delle principali aziende di intrattenimento di contenuti di realtà, sta espandendo la distribuzione del suo canale FAST (streaming gratuito supportato da pubblicità) con Samsung TV Plus. Il canale FAST di punta dell'azienda, Curiosity Now, verrà lanciato in nove paesi europei, inclusi Gran Bretagna, Danimarca, Norvegia, Svezia e Paesi Bassi, con ulteriori lanci previsti per il 2025. Inoltre, sono stati lanciati tre canali in lingua spagnola - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales e Curiosity Motores - su Samsung TV Plus negli Stati Uniti.

Questa espansione fa parte della missione di Curiosity di rendere i contenuti di alta qualità più accessibili a livello mondiale. I canali offrono documentari e serie premium su scienza, natura, storia e tecnologia, fornendo un'alternativa agli abbonamenti televisivi tradizionali e una maggiore precisione nel targeting del pubblico per gli inserzionisti.

Curiosity Inc., una de las principales empresas de entretenimiento factual, está expandiendo la distribución de su canal FAST (streaming gratuito financiado por anuncios) con Samsung TV Plus. El canal FAST insignia de la compañía, Curiosity Now, se lanzará en nueve países europeos, incluyendo Gran Bretaña, Dinamarca, Noruega, Suecia y los Países Bajos, con más lanzamientos planificados para 2025. Además, se han lanzado tres canales en español - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales y Curiosity Motores - en Samsung TV Plus en los Estados Unidos.

Esta expansión es parte de la misión de Curiosity de hacer que los contenidos de alta calidad sean más accesibles a nivel mundial. Los canales ofrecen documentales y series premium sobre ciencia, naturaleza, historia y tecnología, proporcionando una alternativa a las suscripciones de televisión tradicionales y un público más preciso para los anunciantes.

Curiosity Inc.는 선도적인 사실 기반 오락 회사로서 Samsung TV Plus와 함께 FAST(무료 광고 지원 스트리밍) 채널 배급을 확대하고 있습니다. 회사의 주력 FAST 채널인 Curiosity Now영국, 덴마크, 노르웨이, 스웨덴, 네덜란드를 포함한 아홉 개 유럽 국가에서 런칭되며, 2025년에는 추가 런칭이 계획되어 있습니다. 또한, 세 개의 스페인어 채널 - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales, Curiosity Motores -가 미국의 Samsung TV Plus에 런칭되었습니다.

이번 확장은 Curiosity의 사명인 고품질 사실 기반 콘텐츠를 전 세계적으로 더욱 접근 가능하게 만들기 위한 일환입니다. 이들 채널은 과학, 자연, 역사 및 기술에 관한 프리미엄 다큐멘터리와 시리즈를 제공하여 전통적인 TV 구독에 대한 대안을 제공하고 광고주에게 더 정확한 청중 타겟팅을 제공합니다.

Curiosity Inc., une entreprise de divertissement factuel de premier plan, élargit sa distribution de chaînes FAST (streaming gratuit financé par la publicité) avec Samsung TV Plus. La chaîne FAST phare de l'entreprise, Curiosity Now, sera lancée dans neuf pays européens, y compris la Grande-Bretagne, le Danemark, la Norvège, la Suède et les Pays-Bas, avec d'autres lancements prévus pour 2025. De plus, trois chaînes en espagnol - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales et Curiosity Motores - ont été lancées sur Samsung TV Plus aux États-Unis.

Cette expansion fait partie de la mission de Curiosity de rendre le contenu factuel de haute qualité plus accessible dans le monde entier. Les chaînes proposent des documentaires et des séries premium sur la science, la nature, l'histoire et la technologie, offrant une alternative aux abonnements télévisuels traditionnels et un ciblage plus précis pour les annonceurs.

Curiosity Inc., ein führendes Unternehmen für faktisches Entertainment, erweitert die Verbreitung seines FAST (kostenloses, werbefinanziertes Streaming) Kanals mit Samsung TV Plus. Der Flagship-FAST-Kanal des Unternehmens, Curiosity Now, wird in neun europäischen Ländern gestartet, darunter Großbritannien, Dänemark, Norwegen, Schweden und die Niederlande, mit weiteren Starts, die für 2025 geplant sind. Außerdem wurden drei spanischsprachige Kanäle - Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales und Curiosity Motores - auf Samsung TV Plus in den USA gestartet.

Diese Expansion ist Teil von Curiositys Mission, hochwertigen Sachinhalt weltweit zugänglicher zu machen. Die Kanäle bieten Premium-Dokumentationen und Serien zu Wissenschaft, Natur, Geschichte und Technologie und stellen eine Alternative zu herkömmlichen TV-Abonnements sowie eine präzise Zielgruppenauswahl für Werbetreibende dar.

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  • Expansion into 9 European countries with FAST channels
  • Launch of 3 Spanish-language channels in the US market
  • Increased accessibility to premium factual content for global audiences
  • Enhanced advertising opportunities with precise audience targeting
  • Diversification of content distribution channels
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The expansion of Curiosity's FAST channels on Samsung TV Plus represents a strategic move in the evolving streaming landscape. While this development indicates growth, its immediate financial impact is likely . The launch in 9 European countries and the introduction of 3 Spanish-language channels in the US suggest a focus on market penetration and audience diversification.

From an investor's perspective, this expansion could lead to increased ad revenue and brand recognition in the long term. However, the FAST market is highly competitive, with major players like Pluto TV and Tubi already established. Curiosity's success will depend on its ability to differentiate its content and capture market share in a crowded field.

While promising, this news alone is unlikely to significantly impact Curiosity's stock in the short term. Investors should monitor future reports on viewer engagement and ad revenue to gauge the success of this expansion.

Curiosity's expansion in the FAST space aligns with the broader industry trend towards ad-supported streaming. This move allows Curiosity to tap into the growing audience segment that prefers free, ad-supported content over subscription-based models. The partnership with Samsung TV Plus, a major player in the smart TV market, provides significant distribution potential.

The launch of Spanish-language channels in the US is particularly noteworthy, as it targets the large and growing Hispanic market. This demographic focus could give Curiosity an edge in a competitive landscape. However, success will hinge on the quality and appeal of its factual content in these markets.

For investors, this expansion represents a long-term play rather than an immediate catalyst. The true value will be determined by Curiosity's ability to monetize these new channels effectively and build a loyal viewer base in these new markets.

9 New Channels Launching Across Europe Plus Three Spanish-Language Channels in the US Available Now

SILVER SPRING, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Curiosity Inc., a leading factual entertainment and media company, continues its global expansion in the FAST (free, ad supported streaming) channels category with new carriage of Curiosity Now on Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service. Curiosity Now is available in English in Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and The Netherlands. Additional launches with localized content are planned for 2025 in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland, Sweden, and Spain. Also launched this week on Samsung TV Plus in the US are Curiosity’s Spanish-language FAST channels in partnership with Estrella MediaCo – Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores. They are among the first Spanish-language factual channels on the Samsung TV Plus lineup of premium television content.

Curiosity NOW, Curiosity's flagship FAST channel, launches on Samsung TV Plus in 9 countries across Europe. (Photo: Business Wire)

Curiosity NOW, Curiosity's flagship FAST channel, launches on Samsung TV Plus in 9 countries across Europe. (Photo: Business Wire)

Curiosity Inc., with its flagship streamer Curiosity Stream as well as the linear pay television Curiosity Channel, Curiosity University, Catholic Stream, and more, is an industry leader in award-winning documentaries and factual programming exploring science, nature, history, technology, lifestyle, and more. Curiosity’s growing lineup of FAST channels gives consumers access to premium factual content as an alternative to traditional TV subscriptions and offers advertisers more precise audience targeting compared to traditional TV advertising.

"Launching Curiosity Now on Samsung TV Plus marks a very significant step towards our mission of enhancing the accessibility of high-quality factual television to audiences worldwide who are hungry for real stories about real people and events,” said Jay Sodha, Curiosity’s VP of Business Development and Partnerships.

Featuring films and series including Engineering the Future, Beyond the Spotlight, and The History of Food, Curiosity Now showcases award-winning content from Curiosity’s library, curated for binge-watching and family viewing. Curiosity Now is also available on Rakuten in the UK, Netherlands, and Nordics, E& in the Middle East, LG in Canada, and Vizio, LG, TCL, Plex, Freecast, and eight affiliates with Cox Media Group in the US.

About Curiosity
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, a free, ad-supported channel; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit CuriosityStream.com.

About Samsung TV Plus
Samsung TV Plus is free TV, with no subscription, no sign-up, no additional device, or credit card needed. Pre-installed from 2016 onwards Samsung Smart TVs, and available for download from the Google Play and Galaxy Store on Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets in select territories. Samsung TV Plus instantly delivers an ever-growing number of channels across multiple genres including news, sports, entertainment, as well as a video on demand library of your favourite movies and popular shows. The free, ad-supported video service is available in the UK and 15 other European territories, all you need is an internet connection. For the latest on Samsung TV Plus, please visit samsungtvplus.com.

Media Contact:

Vanessa Gillon

Curiosity Inc.

vanessa.gillon@curiositystream.com

Source: CuriosityStream

FAQ

What new channels has Curiosity (CURI) launched on Samsung TV Plus?

Curiosity has launched its flagship FAST channel, Curiosity Now, in 9 European countries, and three Spanish-language channels (Curiosity Español, Curiosity Animales, and Curiosity Motores) in the US on Samsung TV Plus.

In which European countries is Curiosity Now (CURI) now available?

Curiosity Now is available in Great Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and The Netherlands, with additional launches planned for 2025 in The Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Finland, Sweden, and Spain.

What type of content does Curiosity (CURI) offer on its FAST channels?

Curiosity offers award-winning documentaries and factual programming exploring science, nature, history, technology, and lifestyle on its FAST channels.

How does Curiosity's (CURI) FAST channel expansion benefit advertisers?

Curiosity's FAST channels offer advertisers more precise audience targeting compared to traditional TV advertising, potentially improving the effectiveness of their campaigns.

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