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FUNKE Digital launches new FAST channels on LG Channels

July 2, 2024 09.15 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German media company FUNKE Digital is adding five new FAST Channels on the LG Channels platform.

Viewers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland can now access CrimeStar, Deluxe Pop and Royalworld. The latter channel is also available in Spain, the Nordics, the UK and Ireland.

CrimeStar offers a curated selection of crime movies while Deluxe Pop targets the fans of the latest German pop music. Royalworld offers documentaries about the European royal families, in particular the British royals surrounding King Charles and Princes Harry and William.

FUNKE Digital manages the channels under the FUNKE Channels brand and acts as a full-service provider for over 40 FAST Channels in 15 countries on leading FAST TV platforms such as Samsung TV Plus, Rakuten TV, LG Channels, TIVEE or Xiaomi TV+ as well as on the portals of its parent company FUNKE Mediengruppe.

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Filed Under: FAST Channels, Newsline, Platforms Tagged With: CrimeStar, Deluxe Pop, FUNKE Digital, FUNKE Mediengruppe, LG Channels, Royalworld Edited: 2 July 2024 09:18

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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