“Beachfront real estate in a gladiator pit” was how one panelist described the growing landgrab surrounding FAST channels at this year’s OTT.X Fronts in LA. While the landscape is heating up, with vendors and distributor platforms looking to lock in emerging channels before competitors, the issue of sustainable monetization still looms large. It seems every victory in this space is short-lived, with predators waiting around every corner to seize upon emerging channels before they become self-sufficient. Invest in content and you risk losing your returns via sharky distribution deals. Jonathan Skogmo, CIO at Trusted Media Brands, spoke plainly about many of the struggles faced by an emerging OTT platform trying to break into prime real estate on a connected TV…