Your Turnkey Partner for Launching OTT, Linear, & FAST Channels
BMG manages every part of launching and operating your channel, from creative and staffing to production, OTT delivery, playout, and transmission, all from one facility in Washington, DC. One partner. No gaps.
To ContentYears of Broadcast Experience
Network Operations Center
Offices Nationwide
Hours Live in 2025
Our Clients
OTT, Linear, & FAST Channels
Whether you’re launching from scratch or migrating an existing operation, here’s how BMG approaches each platform.
Linear Channels
Traditional 24/7 scheduled broadcast channels for cable, satellite, and live distribution—managed with full playout, transmission, and master control.
OTT Channels
Direct-to-consumer streaming channels delivered across apps and connected devices, including subscription and ad-supported models.
FAST Channels
Free, ad-supported streaming channels with scheduled programming—distributed across major FAST platforms and built for monetization.
Why Broadcast Management Group
Most Broadcast Partners Own One Piece. We Own the Whole Process
Launching a broadcast channel requires getting a lot of things right simultaneously — technology, staffing, facilities, playout infrastructure, content workflows, and ongoing operations. Most vendors solve one of those. BMG has been solving all of them for over 20 years, from a facility that’s already built and operational in Washington, DC.
20+ Years of Channel Operations
Two decades of hands-on experience launching and operating broadcast channels means you benefit from proven workflows and hard-won expertise from day one.
Scalable to a Multichannel Network
Launch one channel and scale to many. Our NOC and operational infrastructure is built to run multiple channels simultaneously without missing a beat or adding headcount.
Redundant, Reliable Infrastructure
Fully redundant power, network, and signal paths across our NOC and facilities ensure uninterrupted channel operations and protect your brand from costly downtime.
Experienced Broadcast Professionals
Our team of executive producers, producers, directors, engineers, editors, and operations staff are experienced broadcast professionals — not generalists. Your channel is in expert hands.
Why Broadcast Management Group
Complete Channel Launch Solution
Here’s what’s included:
Creative & Show Development
From concept to content library — original programming, show formats, and on-brand content strategy built for your audience.
- Original programming and show development
- Format creation and content strategy
- On-air talent sourcing and development
- Production planning and scheduling
Staffing & Operational Management
Experienced broadcast professionals staffed and managed across every role — from showrunners to studio engineers to master control operators.
- Producers, directors, and on-air talent
- Camera operators and audio engineers
- Master control and playout operators
- Long-term managed operations contracts
Network Operations Center (NOC)
BMG’s Network Operations Center is the foundation of our private cloud broadcast ecosystem—purpose-built to support 24/7 channel operations at scale.
- Redundant power and cooling systems for continuous uptime
- Redundant fiber connectivity and diverse network paths
- High-security facility with controlled access and monitoring
- Centralized infrastructure supporting multi-channel operations
- Real-time system monitoring and operational oversight
Channel Playout & Transmission
Broadcast-grade playout systems and full-chain transmission infrastructure for Linear, OTT, and FAST delivery to any platform.
- IP and satellite channel origination
- Master control room operations
- OTT encoding and CDN delivery
- FAST platform ad-insertion and distribution
- Pop-up channels
Media Asset Management (MAM)
Centralized MAM platform for content ingest, storage, versioning, and delivery — enabling efficient workflows across the entire operation.
- Content ingest, archive, and retrieval
- Metadata management and tagging
- Workflow automation and scheduling
- Secure content delivery pipelines
Studios, Production & Facilities
Four professional broadcast studios, four control rooms, and integrated production office space — fully equipped and ready for your team.
- Four fully-equipped broadcast studios
- Four dedicated production control rooms
- Co-located production office space
- Technical team workspace adjacent to NOC
What’s Inside our Washington Broadcast Center
BMG’s Washington Broadcast Center is a purpose-built, 62,000-square-foot broadcast facility designed to support 24/7 channel operations at scale. Built on a private cloud infrastructure and operated by our Network Operations Center, the facility combines state-of-the-art production technology with fully redundant systems, including power, cooling, and diverse fiber connectivity. Core systems include Grass Valley Kayenne K-Frame switchers, an Evertz EQX routing system, and a fully integrated control room and playout environment—giving clients access to a broadcast-ready ecosystem without building it themselves.
Supporting Production Spaces
Each of BMG’s four broadcast studios has its own dedicated production control room — meaning all four studios can run simultaneously with no scheduling conflicts. Every control room includes a full switcher, audio, graphics suites, and direct integration with the NOC.
Two 16-Person Newsrooms
Fully equipped broadcast newsrooms for daily programming teams.
Video Podcast & Radio Studio
Dedicated studio for podcast, radio, and digital audio productions.
Production Offices & Client Workspaces
Co-located offices and workspaces for producing and technical teams.
Secure Facility & VIP Parking
High-security access control, indoor VIP parking, and ground-level studio access.
Common Questions About Channel Launch
BMG’s turnkey model means we provide and manage every component required to launch and operate your channel. This includes creative and show development, staffing and HR, operational management, the full technical infrastructure (NOC, playout, transmission, MAM), studio and control room facilities, and ongoing channel management. You focus on your content vision and brand; we handle everything else.
Launch timelines vary depending on the platform and scope of production, but BMG’s integrated infrastructure and experienced team significantly compress the typical launch cycle. Linear channel launches generally require 60–120 days for full ramp-up, while OTT and FAST channels can launch more quickly. We work with you to develop a realistic timeline based on your content readiness and distribution targets.
Yes. BMG’s integrated infrastructure supports simultaneous distribution across Linear, OTT, and FAST platforms from a single production and operations workflow. This means you can maximize audience reach across all platforms without building separate teams or duplicating infrastructure costs.
No. BMG’s turnkey model provides all facilities, technical infrastructure, equipment, and operational systems required to launch and run your channel. Our four broadcast studios, four control rooms, NOC, media asset management system, and transmission infrastructure are all available to your channel from day one. Production office space is also available on-site for your team.
BMG recruits, vets, trains, and manages all broadcast professionals required for your channel’s operations — including producers, directors, camera operators, audio engineers, editors, on-air talent, master control operators, and technical staff. We can staff your channel entirely, or integrate with your existing team as needed. Our staffing team has deep experience in broadcast labor requirements and operational management.
Absolutely. BMG’s model is built for long-term channel operations, not just launch. After going live, we continue to manage all aspects of your channel — from day-to-day programming and scheduling, through technical operations and transmission, to ongoing staffing and operational management. Our 24/7 NOC remains active throughout the life of your channel, ensuring continuous on-air reliability.
Ready to Launch Your Channel?
Talk to the BMG team today about your Linear, OTT, or FAST channel project. We’ll walk you through exactly how our turnkey model gets you from concept to broadcast — faster and with less risk than building it yourself.
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