Endeavor, a global player in sports, entertainment, and fashion with a portfolio of companies including WME, IMG, and UFC, has announced the formation of Endeavor Streaming, encompassing the company’s video streaming products and services. OTT specialist NeuLion, acquired by Endeavor in 2018, will be absorbed within the new group alongside Endeavor’s internally developed video platform […]
Analysis of US broadcast network dramas in development or production has revealed that 42 per cent feature a strong female lead – more than double that of programmes with a male lead (20 per cent). According to Ampere Analysis, the existence of a strong female character is a winning factor when choosing new drama content […]
Konnect Africa, an initiative of the satellite operator Eutelsat dedicated to satellite broadband on the African continent, has announced the launch of its Internet access offers in Côte d’Ivoire. According to Deloitte’s TMT 2017 report, the country has 9 million mobile Internet subscriptions, notably thanks to the 4G network. Some areas of Ivorian territory, however, […]
While the 2017-2018 season may have been a rocky one for the NFL, the league’s signature event still continues to shine: The average cost of a 30 second ad in Super Bowl LII climbed to a record $5.235 million (€4.58m), with overall spend totaling $482 million, second only to the previous year’s game which went […]
Industry analytics and technology solutions provider OpenVault has confirmed that TKS – a Vodafone company that provides American TV programming, telephone, Internet and wireless services to US military communities, including service members and civilians, in Europe – is using multiple OpenVault solutions to gain greater insights into broadband usage across its networks to better manage […]
ETL Systems, a global designer and manufacturer of RF equipment for satellite communications today announced it has acquired Atlantic Microwave, a provider of microwave components and satellite communication test equipment. ETL Systems operates globally with manufacturing and R&D sites based in the UK. The UK facilities combined with offices in Washington DC and Dubai support the […]
Synamedia, the independent video software provider, has extended its seven-year partnership with TrueVisions, Thailand’s leading pay-TV operator. As part of the new multi-year contract, Synamedia VideoGuard will protect and secure TrueVisions’ investments in live sports, news, entertainment and other premium content delivered to its 3.9 million cable and satellite subscribers. The deal ensures that TrueVisions […]
Disney’s Direct-To-Consumer & International (DTCI) segment and ESPN have released a series of enhancements to the ESPN+ streaming service within the ESPN app, designed to improve the consumer experience by serving customized content, more user-friendly navigation, offline viewing and more platforms on which fans can access programming. “One of the most important focuses for ESPN+ […]
Home appliance and consumer electronics manufacturer, Vestel, has launched the first TVs which allow consumers to access pay-TV services directly through their TVs without the need for a separate set-top box (STB), CI CAM or any other external device. The 43” UHD CASTV will be available in Croatia under the JVC brand, offering content from […]
Integrasys is expanding its presence in Asia Pacific. The company is establishing an office in Jakarta, Indonesia, headed up by a newly appointed APAC Sales Manager, Ronny Manurung. Alvaro Sanchez, CEO, Integrasys, commented: “Satellite is increasingly important across Asia Pacific where it is enabling connections in sparsely populated rural areas and continues to be the […]