 Logo of the Fuse cable channel | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Key people | Miguel Roggero (chairman and CEO) |
| Brands | |
| Website | www |
Fuse Media, LLC is a Latino-owned entertainment company based in New York City.
The company's portfolio includes its namesake cable channel and spin-off FM (Fuse Music); a streaming division, including SVOD Fuse+ and various FAST Channels; Fuse Studios; Ignition Studios; as well as a branded content and live events business. [1]
Fuse produces original documentaries, films, and unscripted series for multicultural young adults (including Big Freedia Means Business, [2] Sex Sells, [3] and Like A Girl [4] ). Its spin-off channel, FM, primarily airs music-related programming and reruns of Fuse original series.
Since March 2021, Fuse Media has maintained a streaming division, which includes Fuse's website, social media, digital video outlets; and branded free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels. [5] [6] In June, the company launched Fuse+, a subscription video on demand (SVOD) service focused on diverse storytelling. [7] [8]
This is a list of Fuse-branded FAST channels available on the Fuse website and third-party streaming platforms.
Fuse Studios is Fuse's in-house production company that creates, develops, and produces the majority of Fuse's original series.
In 2023, Fuse Media launched Ignition Studios, a separate production division that assists in concept development, production, distribution, and consulting. [16]
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