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Gusto TV to Launch on Free OTT Service XUMO

OTTAWA, CANADA September 11, 2018 – Gusto Worldwide Media confirmed today that it will launch Gusto TV as a dedicated channel on XUMO, the leading free OTT TV service in the U.S. Viewers will have on demand access to 139 episodes and four specials through a wide range of smart TVs and connected devices.

XUMO viewers will soon have access to 75 hours of original programming, including: Fish the Dish Season 1 (15×30′), The Urban Vegetarian (15×30′); Spencer’s BIG 30 (13×30’); Flour Power (13×30′); One World Kitchen Season 1 (15×30’); Crate to Plate (4×30′); Licence to Grill Season 1-3 (39×30’); Cook Like a Chef Season 1 (25×30’); Watts Up for the Holidays: Spencer’s Ultimate Christmas Recipes (1×60′); Spencer and Robert’s Game Day Buffet (1×60′); One World Kitchen Bakes the Holidays (1×60′); and One World Kitchen: Our Favourite Holiday Recipes (1×60’).

Based in Irvine, California, XUMO offers over 140 live and on demand channels through streaming experiences such as its premium native integrations with top smart TVs including bringing the first virtual input to market via Hisense and Sharp smart TVs. Available to over 30 million U.S. households, XUMO offers multi-screen access for free and without subscription through smart TVs, web and other streaming devices, including the XUMO mobile app for iOS and Android.

“We’re thrilled to bring our programming to the leader in ad-supported streaming,” said Chris Knight, President and CEO, Gusto Worldwide Media. “We look forward to the upcoming launch with XUMO, which will make our outstanding food series and specials easily accessible to millions of viewers.”

In Fish the Dish, high-energy host Spencer Watts charms viewers with tempting and easy-to- make fish dishes. This award-winning series shows viewers how to clean, cook, and serve up seafood.

The Urban Vegetarian is a chic and modern cooking series featuring quirky-cool host Desiree Nielsen, who transforms everyday veggies into delightful dishes and decadent desserts.

Spencer’s BIG 30 is a fast-paced series featuring healthy, family-style meals made in around 30 minutes, for around 30 dollars.

Set in a retro-style kitchen, Flour Power host Jessica McGovern dazzles viewers with simple to extravagant baked treats. This inspiring series shows viewers just how easy baking can be.

One World Kitchen is a bright and vibrant cooking series featuring diverse cuisine from around the world. Its first season showcases Argentinian, Indian, Italian, Japanese, and Thai cuisine.

Crate to Plate is all about the incredible journey that ingredients take to get from harvest to plate. This beautifully-shot series introduces viewers to the people whose lives are shaped by the food we grow, sell, and eat.

Licence to Grill features barbeque guru Rob Rainford as he inspires outdoor grilling enthusiasts to go beyond simple steak and burgers and create their own outdoor feasts.

Cook Like a Chef is an innovative series featuring five young chefs as they explore a myriad of cooking techniques, showing viewers how to cook rather than what to cook.

Watts Up for the Holidays: Spencer’s Ultimate Christmas Recipes stars Spencer Watts who serves up his take on traditional holiday fare. Whipping up his feast in his impressive bachelor pad, Spencer takes viewers through the tips and tricks needed to create the ultimate holiday dinner.

In Spencer and Robert’s Game Day Buffet, carefree chefs Spencer Watts and Robert Jewell work together to cook up a mind-boggling spread of delectable dishes, just in time for the arrival of their friends to watch the big game.

One World Kitchen Bakes the Holidays is a sweet holiday baking special with a global twist. Easy recipes from Argentina, Italy, Japan, and Thailand are sure to become part of everyone’s holiday traditions.

One World Kitchen: Our Favourite Holiday Recipes follows four vibrant hosts as they share their favourite traditional holiday dishes from home. This warm holiday special captures the essence of diverse, festive cuisines across the globe.

About Gusto Worldwide Media:

Gusto Worldwide Media is a vertically integrated media company that produces, distributes, and broadcasts high-quality food content. Based in Canada, Gusto operates from its state-of-the-art facility which includes a studio, test kitchen, post-production plant, master control, and play-out services. Gusto’s proprietary content includes over 500 hours of original food and lifestyle programming with 100 new hours created annually. In 2013, Gusto Worldwide Media launched its linear TV channel and SVOD service Gusto TV in Canada. In 2016, Bell Media launched the premium lifestyle channel Gusto in Canada, commissioning a multi-year slate of series from Gusto Worldwide Media. Internationally, Gusto Worldwide now operates bespoke channels on multiple platforms in the US, Singapore, Latin America, and the UK, with more roll-outs to come.

ABOUT XUMO

A leading disruptor in streaming television and digital entertainment, XUMO offers over 140 digital channels of free premium programming across 12 genres, including Sports, News, Kids and Family entertainment, Live Events, Comedy, Lifestyle, Movies, and more. XUMO is available through a wide range of smart TVs, where it’s available in over 30 million U.S. households, as well as across the web and other streaming devices, including the XUMO mobile app for iOS and Android. XUMO delivers its over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand (VOD) and LIVE linear digital channels through content partnerships with popular media providers such as CBSN, PeopleTV, CollegeHumor, and HISTORY, as well PGA TOUR, and many others. The company is based in Irvine, CA. Learn more about XUMO at www.xumo.tv and follow @XUMOTV on Twitter.