INSIGHT TV ACQUIRES OFF THE FENCE
Channel Operator and Distributor Strengthens Position as Global Storytelling Powerhouse
July 31, 2025
31st July 2025 – AMSTERDAM) Insight TV, the growing Amsterdam-based global channel group and FAST streaming specialist in high-impact factual, travel and food, adventure, outdoors, wildlife, auto and sports content, has announced the asset acquisition of award-winning factual content company Off the Fence (OTF).
The acquisition marks a strategic move by the ten-year-old outfit, allowing Insight TV to expand its capabilities in premium factual storytelling while maintaining OTF’s operations and brand identity. Key staff at OTF have been retained with select roles integrated into Insight TV’s commercial, legal, and acquisitions teams. In line with Insight TV’s evolving third-party and co-production model, the decision was made not to continue with OTF’s in-house production arm. A number of roles have been impacted, and both companies are working closely with those affected — with a focus on long-term opportunity, not reduction.
Insight TV’s CEO Viktoriia Tkachenko said:
“Both Insight TV and Off the Fence were founded on a shared belief in the transformative power of storytelling and are aligned in their mission to deliver visually stunning, emotionally resonant content to global audiences. We’re happy to share that Off the Fence will continue to operate as a distinct brand within the same group, serving as a springboard for further growth, collaboration and innovation. Having worked closely together since 2020, particularly across our INWILD and INTRAVEL channels, this move deepens our shared commitment to delivering premium factual content on a global scale.”
Insight TV currently operates seven channels and is widely recognised for its focus on high-quality 4K UHD content. Since its launch in 2015, the company has positioned itself as a pioneer in immersive storytelling, creating and distributing original content in over 60 countries and available on over 185 platforms in 12 languages. With both free and subscription-based models, Insight TV is accessible across multiple platforms and devices worldwide. This acquisition enhances Insight TV’s dual business model and reinforces its commitment to delivering dynamic, factual, and cinematic content that resonates across cultures and generations.
Bo Stehmeier, CEO of Off the Fence, commented:
“The move brings together clear complementary aspects of both businesses that are crucial in an adapting media environment. In the very near future, we will be able to offer a complete set of services and partnerships for the factual storytelling community, its audiences and brands. Like OTF, Insight TV is passionate about connecting global audiences through inspiring narratives and authentic real-life content.”
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About Off The Fence (www.offthefence.com)
Off the Fence (OTF) is an Academy Award-winning factual studio, involved in every aspect and facet of non-fiction programming. It produces, acquires, localises and distributes programming via its network of creative and commercial offices in Amsterdam, London, Bristol and Toronto. More than 700 hours of programming under the OTF Originals banner has been produced over the last three decades for the world’s A-list broadcasters, including National Geographic, Netflix, Curiosity Stream, ARTE and the BBC. The creative team has been recognised by more than 80 awards, including the Royal Television Society, Emmy, Golden Panda and Grand Teton. OTF was founded in 1994 and acquired by ZDF Studios, the commercial arm of German public broadcaster ZDF, in 2019.
About Insight TV (www.in.tv/)
Based in Amsterdam, Insight TV is a premium global channel group, broadcaster, and distributor available on over 185 platforms across 60 countries in 12 languages. Focused on real-life, story-driven content across multiple genres and verticals, Insight TV’s linear flagship channels include INULTRA (4K UHD) and INPLUS (HD), as well as digital channels INFAST (Adventure), INTROUBLE (Action & Sports), INWONDER (Science & Technology), INWILD (Nature & Wildlife), and INTRAVEL (Travel). Insight TV partners with global media and brands including Red Bull, BBC, G2, Vice, BT Sport, Monster, Vans, Samsung, LG, and others to co-produce series around the world. All content is filmed in vivid 4K UHD HDR and available to MVPDs, OTT platforms, and mobile video services. More at in.tv.
