Television
Samsung TV Plus Launches 12 A+E Media Channels
2024-12-02
Samsung TV Plus, the free, ad-supported streaming TV service from Samsung, has made a significant move by launching a selection of US content from the library of A+E Media Group. This initiative brings a diverse range of fan-favourite programmes to viewers across the UK and European regions.
Enriching Viewer Experience
The 12 new channels offer a plethora of entertainment options. UK fans of home renovations can immerse themselves in Flipping Nation and Tiny House Nation, where John Weisbarth and Zack Giffin traverse America, interacting with families and building innovative living spaces. For science and technology enthusiasts in the UK and Netherlands, Modern Marvels unveils the amazing stories of those who create everyday items and technological advancements.In the UK, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, viewers can enjoy US reality classics. Duck Dynasty follows the Robertson family's ups and downs as they make products for duck hunters. Dog the Bounty Hunter chronicles Duane 'Dog' Chapman's experiences as a bounty hunter. Ice Road Truckers provides insight into truckers driving across frozen lakes to deliver supplies. Ax Men showcases logging crews facing dangers in second-growth forests.Thrill-seekers can be captivated by I survived, which presents first-person accounts of people overcoming life-or-death situations. Hoarders follows compulsive hoarders as they confront their clutter. Intervention sheds light on people with different types of addiction.Admirers of the natural world can enjoy the Evolution Earth channel in the UK and Netherlands, with back-to-back episodes of the natural history show. And for Christmas family viewing, the new Lifetime Movies channel brings feel-good cinema.Jennifer Batty, Director of Content Partnerships at Samsung TV Plus and The Art Store, commented, "Our partnership with A+E Media Group enriches Samsung TV Plus, delivering top-quality content to our audiences in the UK and across Europe. The festive season is a key moment for advertisers, with families gathering to enjoy more shared viewing than at any other time of the year. By joining these celebrations, advertisers can reach highly-engaged, receptive audiences, making this season a powerful opportunity for brand visibility and recall."Mark Garner, EVP, Global FAST at A+E Networks, added, "Expanding our reach to new viewers while offering longtime fans additional ways to watch their favourite A+E series helps us create even deeper connections with diverse audiences across regions."