Founder, Vidiyo
David Naffis
David Naffis is the founder of Vidiyo, a platform for launching free ad-supported TV channels and watching creator-run live TV in the browser.
He writes the Vidiyo Learn guides covering FAST channel operations, cord-cutting, and free live TV: the practical stuff operators and viewers actually need.
97 articles
- GuideAre Free Streaming Services Safe and Legal? How to Tell the Real Ones From PiracyJul 17, 2026
- GuideBest Background TV Channels: Ambient Streams Worth Leaving OnJul 17, 2026
- GuideBest Content for FAST Channels: What Retains Linear ViewersJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Channels on Fire TV and Firestick: The Apps Worth Installing in 2026Jul 17, 2026
- GuideBest Free Channels on Roku: What to Add First and How the Live TV Guide WorksJul 17, 2026
- GuideThe 7 Best Free Streaming Services in 2026 (Actually Free)Jul 17, 2026
- GuideCord Cutting Guide 2026: Drop Cable in Four Steps Without Losing What You WatchJul 17, 2026
- GuideCTV Advertising Explained: How Ads Reach FAST Channel StreamsJul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Branding: Naming, Art, and On-Air IdentityJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow Much Does It Cost to Start a FAST Channel in 2026?Jul 17, 2026
- GuideAnime FAST Channel: A Realistic Guide for Independent OperatorsJul 17, 2026
- GuideComedy FAST Channel: Stand-Up, Sketch, and Clip-to-Linear StrategyJul 17, 2026
- GuideDocumentary FAST Channel: Strategy, Licensing, and ProgrammingJul 17, 2026
- GuideFaith-Based FAST Channel: A Launch Playbook for Ministries and CreatorsJul 17, 2026
- GuideFitness FAST Channel: Program Workouts Like a 24/7 TV NetworkJul 17, 2026
- GuideCooking FAST Channel: Build a 24/7 Food TV Network From Your RecipesJul 17, 2026
- GuideGaming FAST Channel: How to Turn Gameplay Into a 24/7 TV ChannelJul 17, 2026
- GuideHorror FAST Channel: Strategy, Rights, and Seasonal ProgrammingJul 17, 2026
- GuideKids FAST Channel: How to Launch One and Stay CompliantJul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel for Musicians: Turn Your Catalog Into a 24/7 TV ChannelJul 17, 2026
- GuideTravel FAST Channel: Turn Destination Footage Into a 24/7 TV ChannelJul 17, 2026
- Guide10 FAST Channel Mistakes That Kill New Channels (And the Fixes)Jul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Programming Strategy: Dayparting, Stripping, MarathonsJul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel vs YouTube: Which One Should Creators Run?Jul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Statistics 2026: Market Size, Viewership, and GrowthJul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Glossary: 40 Streaming TV Terms DefinedJul 17, 2026
- GuideFAST vs. AVOD vs. SVOD: Streaming Business Models ComparedJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Anime Streaming: Where to Watch Legally in 2026Jul 17, 2026
- GuideWatch Classic TV Shows Free: Where Old Sitcoms, Westerns, and Game Shows Live NowJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Comedy Streaming: Where to Watch Stand-Up and Sitcoms for FreeJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Documentaries Streaming: The Best Legal Sources in 2026Jul 17, 2026
- GuideWatch Horror Movies Free: The Best Legal Streaming OptionsJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Kids Shows Streaming: Safe, Legal Options for ParentsJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Music TV Channels: Where to Actually Watch Music Videos on TV AgainJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Nature Documentaries and Science TV: Where to Watch for FreeJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree Sports Streaming That Is Actually Legal: What You Can Really WatchJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree True Crime Streaming: Where to Watch True Crime for FreeJul 17, 2026
- GuideFree TV on Samsung and LG Smart TVs: What's Already Built In and What to AddJul 17, 2026
- GuideHLS vs DASH: Which Streaming Protocol Should You Use?Jul 17, 2026
- GuideHow Many Hours of Content Do You Need for a FAST Channel?Jul 17, 2026
- GuideHow Much Do FAST Channels Make? Revenue Math, With Real RangesJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get on Amazon Fire TV Channels: The FAST Channel Operator's GuideJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get on LG Channels: A Realistic Guide for FAST Channel OperatorsJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get a Channel on Pluto TV: Inside the Curated Partner ModelJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get a Channel on Samsung TV Plus: The Realistic PlaybookJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get Content on Tubi: Licensing, Linear, and the Creator PathJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Get a Channel on Vizio WatchFree+: What It Actually TakesJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Watch TV Without Cable: Free Streaming, Antennas, and When to PayJul 17, 2026
- GuideOTT vs CTV: The Difference, and When Each Term Is CorrectJul 17, 2026
- GuidePublic Domain Content for FAST Channels: What You Can Legally UseJul 17, 2026
- GuideVertical Video on TV: Microdramas and the FAST Channel OpportunityJul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Watch Free Live TV Online (No Cable, No Sign-Up)Jul 17, 2026
- GuideWatch Free Movies Online Legally: Every Real Option in 2026Jul 17, 2026
- GuideHow to Watch Live TV on Your Phone for Free: Apps, Data Use, and Browser TricksJul 17, 2026
- GuideWatch News Online Free: Live Streams That Cost NothingJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is an EPG? Electronic Program Guides, ExplainedJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is AVOD? Ad-Supported Video on Demand, ExplainedJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is CTV? Connected TV, Explained SimplyJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is FAST TV? Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV, ExplainedJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is Linear TV? Definition, and Why It Outlived CableJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is SCTE-35? Ad Break Signaling in Streams, ExplainedJul 17, 2026
- GuideWhat Is a VAST Tag? Video Ad Serving Template, ExplainedJul 17, 2026
- SIGNALThe Monetization Stack — How FAST Operators Are Actually Making MoneyMay 25, 2026
- SIGNALDistribution Strategy — Navigating the FAST Platform LandscapeMay 25, 2026
- SIGNALThe Creator-to-FAST Playbook — What Works When Digital Brands Go LinearMay 25, 2026
- SIGNALThe Technical Stack — What It Actually Takes to Run a FAST ChannelMay 25, 2026
- SIGNALYour First 90 Days — A Practical Launch Playbook for FAST Channel OperatorsMay 25, 2026
- GuideAd Fill Rate Optimization for FAST ChannelsMay 22, 2026
- GuideChannel Scheduling for 24/7 PlayoutMay 22, 2026
- GuideConverting a YouTube Library to a Linear FAST ChannelMay 22, 2026
- GuideDRM for FAST Channels — Do You Actually Need It?May 22, 2026
- GuideEPG Generation for FAST ChannelsMay 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Analytics — What to Measure and What It MeansMay 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Art Specs — Logos, Banners, and ThumbnailsMay 22, 2026
- GuideContent Requirements for FAST ChannelsMay 22, 2026
- GuideWhere Can You Distribute a FAST Channel?May 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channels for Independent News and JournalismMay 22, 2026
- GuideHow Podcasters Can Launch a FAST ChannelMay 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channels for Sports OrganizationsMay 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Launch ChecklistMay 22, 2026
- GuideFAST Channel Monetization — Revenue Models and CPMsMay 22, 2026
- GuideContent Licensing for FAST ChannelsMay 22, 2026
- GuideFCC Captions Requirements for FAST ChannelsMay 22, 2026
- GuideHLS Manifests Explained for FAST Channel OperatorsMay 22, 2026
- GuideHow to Start a FAST ChannelMay 22, 2026
- GuideHow to Start a Roku ChannelMay 22, 2026
- GuideWhat Is SSAI? Server-Side Ad Insertion ExplainedMay 22, 2026
- CompareAmagi Alternatives — FAST Platforms for Operators Who Can't Afford Enterprise PricingMay 22, 2026
- CompareBest FAST Channel Platforms in 2026May 22, 2026
- CompareFree FAST Channel Platforms — Honest Options with No Monthly FeeMay 22, 2026
- CompareFrequency Alternatives — FAST Platforms for Mid-Market OperatorsMay 22, 2026
- CompareOpen Source FAST Channel Software — What Actually WorksMay 22, 2026
- ComparePluto TV Alternatives — How to Get on Pluto and What to Do If You Can'tMay 22, 2026
- CompareVidiyo vs. Amagi — FAST Platform ComparisonMay 22, 2026
- CompareVidiyo vs. Wurl — FAST Platform and Distribution ComparisonMay 22, 2026
- CompareWurl Alternatives — FAST Distribution for Content OwnersMay 22, 2026
- SIGNALWhy FAST Is Having a Moment — and What Comes NextMay 22, 2026