Automotive enthusiast brand and specialty vehicle insurer Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) announced the launch of Hagerty Media content and livestreams to millions of Samsung TV Plus users in the U.S.
Samsung TV Plus is a free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) and video-on-demand (AVOD) provider with more than 330 channels in the U.S. and over 2,500 channels available globally in 24 countries, according to a press release.
Reaching 535 million active devices globally across TV and mobile, Samsung TV Plus is accessible on 2016-23 Samsung Smart TVs, Galaxy devices, Smart Monitors, Family Hub refrigerators and the web.
“We are thrilled to expand the Hagerty video footprint in partnership with one of the leaders in free premium entertainment,” said McKeel Hagerty, CEO of Hagerty. “Launching the Hagerty channel on Samsung TV Plus will help us reach millions of viewers, sharing our love for all things automotive and showcasing the captivating stories that define our community.”
Driven by Hagerty’s purpose to “save driving and fuel car culture for future generations,” the Hagerty channel will deliver 24/7 programming of its popular original shows like Jason Cammisa’s “Icons” and “Ultimate Drag Race Replay;” “The Driver’s Seat” with Henry Catchpole; “Redline Rebuild,” featuring Devin Reckow’s time-lapse rebuilds; “Capturing Car Culture” with Larry Chen; “The Barn Find Hunter’’ with Tom Cotter and more, the release noted.
The Hagerty channel also will feature livestreams from Hagerty Events and Auctions.
With thousands of premium linear and on-demand shows and movies, the Hagerty channel joins the Samsung TV Plus lineup of free entertainment spanning music, kids, news, sports, automotive and more.