The expansion of free streaming services continues unabated. On Wednesday, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) shared some details on its ever-expanding reach and upcoming original programming at the Iab Newfronts in New York. A month after launching a new advertising sales division known as Crackle Connex, Csse reports having an audience of over 80 million monthly active users, up 100% year-over-year.\n\nThis rapid expansion was aided by the company acquiring Redbox last May, giving Csse an out-of-home presence, but the majority of the growth comes from the addition of over 160 channels on the company’s free ad-supported streaming TV (Fast) and ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) services.\n\nWatch Now $0 / month crackle.com\n\nCsse also benefited from the addition of Crackle and Redbox buttons on [Vizio Smart TV] remotes, making the free streaming services even easier to access and front-of-mind for viewers. Thanks to new deals with the likes of Crunchyroll, Funimation, Vidgo,...

Crackle Connex Now Boasts Over 80 Million Monthly Users; Chicken Soup for the Soul Announces New Original Series

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Csse) reported 80 million monthly active users, a 100% year-over-year increase, following the launch of its advertising sales division Crackle Connex. The growth stems from the acquisition of Redbox, expansion of free ad-supported streaming channels, and partnerships with platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation.