WaterBear Network Launches First Linear Channel on Samsung TV Plus

WaterBear Network has launched a linear FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus in the U.K., the Netherlands and Sweden.

Viewers of the linear channel will have access to WaterBear Network’s original content, which covers biodiversity, community, circularity, climate action and sustainable fashion. The free streaming platform was founded by Ellen Windemuth, executive producer of the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher.

The announcement follows WaterBear Network’s recent global expansion reaching 194 countries.

Oliver Taprogge, head of distribution at WaterBear Network, said: “Content consumption is changing, and the rapid rise of FAST channels is testament to this. Content producers, channel owners and device manufacturers must utilize the entirety of this evolving ecosystem to provide audiences with the content they want, where they want. Samsung is at the forefront of this, and Samsung TV Plus is the perfect partner to ensure our content inspires, educates and drives deeper impact and change through a new audience.

“The partnership will deliver a powerful selection of content that highlights the need for change. With the WaterBear platform now already available across 194 countries, this exclusive FAST channel is a major step in telling the world’s untold environmental stories.”