Fuse Media Explained

Fuse Media, LLC
Hq Location City:New York City, New York
Hq Location Country:United States
Key People:Miguel Roggero (chairman and CEO)
Type:Private

Fuse Media, LLC is a Latino-owned entertainment company based in New York City.

The company's portfolio includes its namesake cable channel and its spin-off, FM (Fuse Music); a streaming division, including SVOD Fuse+ and various FAST Channels; Fuse Studios; Ignition Studios; as well as a branded content and live events business.[1]

Units

Television

See main article: Fuse (TV channel). Fuse produces original documentaries, films, and unscripted series for multicultural young adults (including Big Freedia Means Business,[2] Sex Sells,[3] and Like A Girl [4]). Its spin-off channel, FM, primarily airs music-related programming and reruns of Fuse original series.

Streaming

Since March 2021, Fuse Media has maintained a streaming division, which includes Fuse's website, social media, digital video outlets; and branded free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.[5] [6] In June, the company launched Fuse+, a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service focused on diverse storytelling.[7] [8]

In November 2022, Fuse Media partnered with the Canada-based, LGBT+-oriented, television and streaming network OUTtv to launch a branded FAST channel called OUTtv Proud. The channel would initially launch domestically on Pluto TV in June of 2023, before being distributed in the United States on Pluto, Freevee, Xumo, and Plex among others.[9]

By 2024, Fuse Media would partner with El Rey Network to launch the El Rey Rebel FAST channel; which would air the network's original content, and carry combat sports programming as part Fuse's partnerships with Golden Boy Promotions and Combate Global.[10] [11] In June 2024, El Rey Rebel would begin distribution on DirecTV.[12]

FAST channels

This is a list of Fuse-branded FAST channels available on the Fuse website and third-party streaming platforms.

Current
Former

Studios

Fuse Studios is Fuse's in-house production company that creates, develops, and produces the majority of Fuse's original series.

In 2023, Fuse Media launched Ignition Studios, a separate production division that assists in concept development, production, distribution, and consulting.[21]

Notes and References

  1. News: Fuse Media Debuts Plans to Grow DEI-Focused Programming. Bradley. Bill. December 30, 2022. AdWeek. November 10, 2023.
  2. News: Brasted . Chelesea . June 5, 2023 . 'Big Freedia Means Business' debuts on Fuse TV this week . November 10, 2023 . Axios.
  3. News: Podcast Host WeezyWTF Is Destigmatizing How We View Sex Work. Finley. Taryn. August 16, 2022. HuffPost. November 10, 2023.
  4. News: Atlanta native hosts new Fuse series uplifting women in sports. Paige. DeAsia. May 4, 2023. AJC. November 10, 2023.
  5. News: Indivisible. December 30, 2018. Peabody. November 10, 2023.
  6. News: August 13, 2022 . End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220929041837/https://hollywoodcriticsassociation.com/hbos-the-white-lotus-leads-2nd-annual-hca-tv-awards-broadcast-network-cable-edition-with-5-wins/ . 2022-09-29 . November 10, 2023 . Hollywood Critics Association.
  7. News: Ryan Reynolds' Maximum Effort Producing ALF Content (TV News Roundup). Scorziello. Sophia. July 27, 2023. Variety. November 10, 2023.
  8. News: Fuse Plus Launches On Roku’s Premium Subscriptions Platform. Lafayette. Jon. May 30, 2023. Next TV. November 10, 2023.
  9. Web site: 2022-11-10 . Fuse Media Partners With OUTtv to Launch FAST Channel OUTtv Proud (Exclusive) . 2024-05-08 . ca.news.yahoo.com . en-CA.
  10. Web site: Fuse Media Named Exclusive English Language Partner of Combate Global. February 24, 2024. Combate Global.
  11. https://www.15rounds.com/2024/04/24/el-rey-rebel-fast-channel-partners-with-oscar-de-la-hoyas-golden-boy-promotions-to-unveil-series-of-classic-fights-beginning-friday-may-3/?amp=1 EL REY REBEL FAST CHANNEL PARTNERS WITH OSCAR DE LA HOYA’S GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS TO UNVEIL SERIES OF CLASSIC FIGHTS BEGINNING FRIDAY, MAY 3; Press release via 15 Rounds; April 24, 2024; retrieved on August 10, 2024
  12. https://senalnews.com/en/content/fuse-media-expands-distribution-on-directv-with-launch-of-two-fast-channels Fuse Media expands distribution on DirecTV with launch of two FAST channels - Señal News; June 18, 2024; retrieved on August 10, 2024
  13. Web site: Fuse Media Unveils AVOD Push Ahead of 2021 Upfronts. March 23, 2021 .
  14. Web site: Fuse Media Launches Latino Vibes FAST Channel on Roku Channel. December 2022 .
  15. https://ca.movies.yahoo.com/fuse-media-partners-outtv-launch-200000457.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNhLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAADa9pI6gzqHAYt7tlgFJV6ZjMIaZ__WMb8nlPAGzOYZ8ziiEADoWjk1hdag9zJFiQtFVXAMBh4C7-8m4m2nURABFK0EjGyVcEVW0Px21H3fAGnoJ_BrJUe5fUaMaj_apeSXqnJczFd0jGvouKSy6lsAzDMk35iGPaI3t3NxoJ5JX Fuse Media Partners With OUTtv to Launch FAST Channel OUTtv Proud (Exclusive)
  16. https://www.nexttv.com/news/black-culture-channel-fuse-beat-to-launch-with-twentyone14-cinedigm Black-Culture Channel Fuse Beat To Launch with Twentyone14, Cinedigm | Broadcasting+Cable
  17. Web site: FUSE MEDIA REBRANDS FUSE BEAT TO SHADES OF BLACK AS THE FAST CHANNEL POSTS ITS STRONGEST MONTH TO DATE. January 16, 2023.
  18. Web site: Fuse Media Teams With Big Media to Launch FAST Channel Somos Novelas . thewrap.com . October 13, 2023.
  19. Web site: Fuse Media Unveils AVOD Push Ahead of 2021 Upfronts. March 23, 2021 .
  20. https://www.adweek.com/convergent-tv/fuse-media-fast-growing-portfolio-of-dei-focused-programming/ Fuse Media Brings FAST Growing Portfolio of DEI-Focused Programming to Upfront | Adweek
  21. News: Fuse Media Debuts Plans to Grow DEI-Focused Programming. Knolle. Sharon. May 9, 2023. TheWrap. November 10, 2023.

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