How FAST Channels Attract Families and Drive Ad Revenue 

Session details:

Lara Ilie, VP AVOD and FAST at WildBrain, is the world’s foremost expert on navigating the FAST ecosystem for kids’ content. Since 2019, Lara has built WildBrain’s unrivalled FAST business from the ground up, to become the global leader in the kids and family FAST space, with over 180 channels launched across all leading platforms for such iconic brands as Pokémon, Teletubbies, Strawberry Shortcake, Inspector Gadget and more. 

Lara is no stranger to StreamTV Show, having loaned her voice as a panel expert to StreamTV Show 2025 (The New Playbook: Strategies for Kids and Family Content in a Changing Market). 

At StreamTV Show 2026, Lara can discuss: 

• FAST as a growth engine for kids’ content
• The power of single-IP FAST channels for recognizable brands
• Why sales expertise and infrastructure matter for sustainable and scalable success
• How FAST provides curated experiences that keep families connected to beloved brands
• How to leverage FAST as a cornerstone for IP monetization and global distribution strategies using experienced aggregators and sellers 

Has this presentation been presented elsewhere? No.