Sasha Urban editorBest Ever Channels and The Stand Group announced Tuesday the launch of a new FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) comedy channel Witz.
Featuring stand-up comedy specials, talk shows and curated library programming, the channel is set to launch later this year.FAST channels are designed to mimic live television with ads, as opposed to on-demand subscription-based services like Netflix and Hulu.
In collaboration with tech supplier WURL, Witz will broadcast “true live” feeds with real-time stand-up performances from comedians.
Additionally, the channel will feature newly produced stand-up specials from Rich Vos titled “VOS Anonymous”, Derek Gaines’ pandemic special called “Why Was I Home Anyway?,” Laurie Kilmartin’s “45 Jokes About My Dead Dad” and Aaron Berg “Stands Down.” “We think the new homerun in comedy is to mirror the physical comedy experience with a digital one.” said The Stand Group’s partner Cris Italia. “With their technical, syndication and marketing prowess, BEC is the perfect partner.
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