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synapse FAST SSAI & CMP

free ad-supported streaming TV & vod services
FOR Free-to-air TV & mobile
now with consent management built-in

what we offer

Synapse TV is an industry leading provider of tools for delivery of ad-backed content via FAST, AVOD, catchup and subscription services.

Synapse services can target mobile and Free-to-air TV platforms. In the UK market this includes freeview, samsung tv+,LG  freely and youview. In the wider market synapse services are DVB and DVB-I compatible.

In 2024 synapse launched their consent management platform to obtain high value programmatic ads on your FAST and AVoD services

apps

We have 20+ years experience delivering apps and their supporting back-ends on FTA TV and mobile platforms targeting modern and legacy devices to achieve maximum reach for our customers.

fast ssai

Our FAST SSAI system is driven by industry standard signalling and links to your ad sales managed ad server to enable monetisation of your existing linear content targeting FTA TV and mobile platforms.

consent management platform

Our TCF compliant CMP can be used to collect consent from viewers via any connected UK-DTT receiver to access high value programmatic on Synapse FAST and AVoD services.

FAST scheduler
& playout

Our FAST Scheduler provides an easy to use UI for defining a linear schedule with ad-break insertion points using your existing VoD asset library.

Pay services

Our subscription service  management systems can take monthly or one-off subscription payments from your customers and allow access to content on TVs linked to the viewer's account.

Synapse reporting

For services hosted on a dedicated DTT channel we offer periodic reporting and real-time visualisation of reporting data, including minutes viewed, impression count, reach, ad-allocation-rate and many other key metrics.

EPG
Manager

Our EPG Manager supports  ingest and processing of your bespoke schedule data for onward distribution to platform EPGs or for presentation within our TV and mobile apps. Also integrates with Channel Manager.

Avod & catchup ssai

Our AVoD SSAI system and supporting components for content ingest enable monetisation of your existing VoD asset library via pre-roll and mid-roll breaks on TV and mobile platforms.

Content Manager

Content and metadata ingest, processing and management for VoD an linear services. All assets ingested into Content Manager may be made available as AVoD or Catchup or may be scheduled into a FAST service via Scheduler.

Channel Manager

Manage channels for distribution on DVB-I, Freely, Synapse or your own  platform. Channel Manager integrates with EPG Manager and the Synapse FAST SSAI/ CDN for complete end-to-end linear platform management.

Auto
Catchup

Auto Catchup takes your  linear feed with break markers plus EPG schedule data as inputs to automatically populate Content Manager with trimmed assets for re-distribution with Synapse  AVoD & Catchup SSAI

Broadcast DAS

Perceptually seamless whole break substitution into broadcast linear content on HbbTV1.5+ compatible TVs. DVB-TA not required on the client.Now also integrates with our Consent Management Platform.


Production services

 Synapse hybrid streaming services can target any uk-DTT receiver including samsung tv+, lg, freely, modern & legacy freeview and many other implementations for much greater reach than can be acheived on any individual uk platform

The following are a selection of our FAST, AVoD, catchup & subscription services, designed by experts for optimal User Experience and maximum ad revenue on free-to-air UK tv and mobile platforms
FAST SSAI romance and drama on Freeview 63
GREAT! romance mix
Multi-channel English & Japanese language subscription portal on Freeview 272 & Freely 575
NHK World
FAST SSAI movies on Freeview 275 & Freely 589
wedo movies
Multi-channel FAST SSAI News in English, French, Spanish and Arabic on Freeview 255 & Freely 556
France24
FAST SSAI award winning films on Freeview 257 & Freely 559
Filmstream
Curated FAST SSAI linear on Freeview 271, Freely 561 & Mobile
Channelbox
Multi-channel shopping services via red-button on Freeview 16
QVC Red Button
FAST SSAI Nollywood movies on Freeview 265 & Freely 569
ROK
Streamed linear content on Freeview 269 & Freely 573
Amazing Discoveries
FAST SSAI entertainment on Freeview 262 & Freely 565
Shots!
News in English on Freeview 251 & Freely 557
Al Jazeera English
Streamed linear content on Freeview 266 & Freely 570
Revelation TV
Multi-channel News in Arabic on Freeview 260 & Freely 563
Asharq News
AVoD SSAI children's content on Freeview 211
Yaaas!
FAST SSAI talk, court, and reality content on Freeview 278 & Freely 581
Nosey
Multi-channel News and entertainment in Arabic on Freeview 264 & Freely 568
ALARABY NETWORK
FAST SSAI children's content on Freeview 208 & Freely 359
Pop Player
Multi-channel portal on Freeview 268 & Freely 572
3ABN
Multi-channel News in Arabic on Freeview 261 & Freely 564
Alarabiya
Streamed linear content on Freeview 274 & Freely 577
Amazing Facts
AVoD SSAI children's content on Freeview 209
Ketchup TV
FAST SSAI crime documentaries on Freeview 258 & Freely 560
Real Crime
FAST SSAI children's content on Freeview 210 & Freely 357
Ketchup Too
AVoD SSAI sports, documentaries & entertainment on Freeview 254
On Demand 365
News in Arabic on Freeview 252 & Freely 557
Al Jazeera Arabic
Multi-channel portal on Freeview 279 & Freely 582
Purpose Media
Synapse can also auto-launch or red-button launch third-party apps on an LCN
HbbTV app launchers