The Jenga Tower of FAST Channels: A Wobbly Business Model

Picture this: a Jenga tower teetering on the brink of collapse, each block inscribed with the letters “FAST.” This isn’t just a game; it’s the precarious state of Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels. Once hailed as the gold rush of the digital age, the FAST channel business model is now showing more cracks than a 1970s British Leyland car.

At the heart of this wobbly tower is the programmatic ecosystem, a labyrinthine network that controls the flow of money and earnings. Content owners, the unsung heroes who bear more than two-thirds of the risk and cost, are left with a paltry 10% of gross revenues. It’s daft, really. Imagine investing in a Ferrari only to be handed the keys to a Fiat Panda.

Enter the tech giants: Amagi, Magnite, Wurl, Ottera, Pluto TV, Samsung Plus TV, and Pubmatic. These companies have sold their technology services at premium prices to FAST channel operators, who are now realizing they’ve been sold a pup. The business model is as unviable as a chocolate teapot, with ad-tech firms pocketing more than 50% of gross revenues and showing little regard for the ecosystem that supports content and broadcasters.

The gold rush is over, and the once-overvalued companies like Amagi are now facing a harsh reality. Customers are leaving in droves, revealing a true valuation of less than 1% of their inflated forecasts. It’s like discovering your prized vintage wine collection is actually filled with vinegar.

But all is not lost. FAST channels have the potential to be a perfect revenue model if only the money flowed upwards from content creators rather than trickling down from ad sales. The future of the FAST brand is dented, but not beyond repair. Enter Kapang with its CoMO (Content Monetization) model, a revolutionary approach where technical providers, advertisers, broadcasters, and content studios can finally play in perfect harmony.

In the end, the FAST channel industry needs a reboot. It’s time to rebuild the Jenga tower with a solid foundation, ensuring that those who create the content are fairly rewarded. Only then can we avoid the inevitable collapse and enjoy a future where everyone wins.

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