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NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 14, 2023 – Speedvision, the definitive auto entertainment network, and FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO), the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, announced today a content partnership to launch the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for Fubo customers.
As a recognized network brand that originated the automotive lifestyle genre in the ‘90s, Speedvision delivers a signature combination of highly-entertaining storytelling, iconic hosts, and premier production values, making it the preeminent destination for auto-passionate viewers.
Subscribers to Fubo’s Pro base plan can now stream titles from Speedvision’s lineup of blue-chip vehicle entertainment that is diverse, compelling, and an established draw. Speedvision boasts a premium library of more than 500 content hours spanning any vehicle powered by an engine. From car build shows and garage content to automotive history and auction programming, the network features titles including Graveyard Carz, Stacey David’s Gearz, Two Guys Garage, and motorcycle and aviation series. Speedvision also boasts a roster of well-known talent and experts, including Wayne Carini, Bill Goldberg, Mark Worman, Stacy David, Ant Anstead, Ray Evernham and more.
“Since its original launch on cable in 1995, Speedvision has been the gold-standard automotive media brand for millions of car-passionate viewers and the multi-billion-dollar vehicle advertising marketplace that appeals to them,” said Robert Scanlon, president, and CEO of Speedvision. “Speedvision boasts a highly-engaged audience and our content delivers the level of quality and sophistication that they demand. This also creates unique opportunities for advertisers to reach our viewers in a meaningful and endemic way, both inside and adjacent to our content.”
“Speedvision is a perfect complement to Fubo’s sports-first content and our FAST channel strategy,” said Marisa Elizondo, vice president, content strategy and distribution, FuboTV. “FAST channels, which bring added value to Fubo’s premium sports, news and entertainment programming, have proved popular with our subscribers and advertisers alike. We’re looking forward to bringing them expanded auto content through our new partnership with Speedvision.”
About Speedvision
Speedvision is the definitive automotive entertainment and lifestyle brand resurrected in 2022 to serve the passion of millions of vehicle enthusiasts. With more than 500 hours of premium content featuring lean-forward storytelling, iconic hosts and industry-standard production values, Speedvision is the ultimate destination for the absolute best in automotive, motorcycle, aviation and boating content. Available at no cost as a free ad-supported television network, SPEEDVISION represents an optimal opportunity for advertisers to intersect directly with a deeply engaged viewership composed of authentic vehicle aficionados.
Speedvision is led by President and CEO, Robert Scanlon, an accomplished media industry leader with decades of experience in racing competition and automotive production. Scanlon’s past positions include head of motorsports at ESPN and ESPN2, co-founder of the original Speedvision, creator/president of Velocity (now MotorTrend) for Discovery Inc., and senior production at ABC Sports. Scanlon has been recognized with 9 National Sports Emmy Awards, including Best Live Sports Series for coverage of NASCAR, INDYCAR, and Formula One.
Speedvision’s creative agency of record is AlterEgo. To find out how to watch SPEEDVISION, go to SpeedvisionNetwork.com. Visit SpeedvisionNetwork.com for more information on network programming, information on how to watch SPEEDVISION and to sign up for email updates. SPEEDVISION is @speedvisiontv on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
About FuboTV
With a mission to build the world’s leading global live TV streaming platform with the greatest breadth of premium content and interactivity, FuboTV Inc. (NYSE: FUBO) aims to transcend the industry’s current TV model. FuboTV Inc. operates in the U.S., Canada, France and Spain.
Leveraging its proprietary data and technology platform optimized for live TV and sports viewership, Fubo aims to turn passive viewers into active participants and define a new category of interactive sports and entertainment television. In the U.S., the company's sports-first cable TV replacement product, FuboTV, aggregates more than 125 live sports, news and entertainment networks and is the only live TV streaming platform with every Nielsen-rated sports channel (source: Nielsen Total Viewers, 2022). Subscribers can engage with the content they are watching on FuboTV through interactive product features like FanView, an in-video experience showcasing live game, team and player stats and scores in real time. Fubo was also the first virtual MVPD to enable simultaneous viewing on up to four screens (Multiview on Apple TV) as well the first to stream in 4K HDR.
Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction among Live TV Streaming Providers by J.D. Power (2022), FuboTV has been called “a force in sports streaming” by Forbes, “the best streaming service for sports aficionados” by Tom’s Guide and was heralded by CNET for its “ease of use.” Learn more at https://fubo.tv
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Investor Contacts
Alison Sternberg, FuboTV
JCIR for FuboTV
Media Contacts
Speedvision Press
press@speedvisionnetwork.com
Jennifer L. Press, FuboTV
Bianca Illion, FuboTV
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