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ESSENCE Is Getting A New Streaming Channel Thanks To A Partnership With Kevin Hart’s Media Company

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Hartbeat, the global entertainment company founded by Kevin Hart, and Sundial Media & Technology Group (SMTG), the parent company of ESSENCE, AFROPUNK, and Refinery29, have partnered to launch an ESSENCE-branded FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channel. This partnership comes at a crucial time, as Black viewership on Connected TV (CTV) and FAST platforms is experiencing significant growth; however, programs specifically targeted at Black women on major streaming platforms are limited. “We’re proud to introduce an ESSENCE-branded FAST channel that elevates the voices, experiences, and culture of our audience, offering access

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Latino-Owned Fuse Media Turns To AI Dubbing For Spanish Version Of Backstage FAST Channel

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Fuse Media has turned to AI dubbing for a Spanish-language version of its FAST channel Backstage. Fuse Media is a Latino-owned, global entertainment company, leading in the creation and distribution of inclusive, purpose-driven stories and experiences for and with culturally diverse young adults. Some of the shows have won awards such as the Peabody, Emmys, Critics Choice, and Candian Screen Awards as well as their diversity awards from NAACP, Imagen, GLAAD, the Gracies, and NAMIC. The Latino-owned platform has now teamed with UK-based AI dubbing company Papercup to launch Backstage

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