Just For Laughs Distribution and Stingray Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Global Laughter

Executive Summary

• Just For Laughs and Stingray have entered a strategic partnership to launch Free Ad‑Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels featuring premium comedy content worldwide.
• The collaboration leverages Just For Laughs’ extensive comedy library and Stingray’s expertise in channel creation, advertising sales, and global distribution.
• The new FAST slate aims to reach millions of viewers across leading streaming platforms, creating a new revenue stream for both companies through ad‑supported distribution.

Key Details

• Partnership announced at MIPCOM in Cannes, France.
• Joint effort will develop and expand FAST channels focused on comedy content with an emphasis on audio entertainment.
• Just For Laughs contributes its library of stand‑up specials, festival performances, and other premium comedy programming.
• Stingray provides channel creation technology, advertising sales capabilities, and worldwide distribution infrastructure.
• Channels will be free to viewers and accessible via leading streaming platforms globally.
• Both companies highlight the partnership as a “major milestone” and a benchmark for delivering high‑quality, accessible comedy content.

Notable Quotes

• Alex Avon, Chief Marketing Officer, Just For Laughs: “This partnership marks a major milestone in our mission to bring Just For Laughs premium comedy to audiences everywhere.”
• David Purdy, Chief Revenue Officer, Stingray: “We are uniquely positioned to bring their incredible programming to new markets… This collaboration sets a new benchmark for delivering high‑quality, accessible comedy to viewers everywhere.”