FAST MEDIA GmbH is a 50/50 joint venture between Backbone and Palatin Media Film- und Fernseh GmbH founded by Bernd Schlötterer, one of the leading German indie. The company, based in Münich, is creating and distributing premium FAST channels across Europe.

Fast Media relies on 4 main assets to respond to the market's craze for FAST channels: - the expertise of its two shareholders and managers in the field of programs and distribution, acquired during their careers respectively at Palatin Media & Tele München Group (TMG) and AB Group then Mediawan - the expertise of Palatin Media already operating 3 FAST channels in Germany, Austria and Switzerland - the ability of involving several territories in acquisition and distribution negotiations - the creation of local brands that generate a strong marketing identity that resonnate with the audience