Marketers are expected to lose $4 billion (€3.7bn) in 2020 due to OTT ad fraud, a global economic study by CHEQ has revealed. The ‘military-grade cybersecurity company’ has released a report about the scale of ad fraud in the fast-growing OTT market, undertaken with economist Roberto Cavazos, a professor at the University of Baltimore, using […]
For the first time, legal proceedings have been launched in Italy against users of pirated TV content using IPTV technology. After a lengthy investigation, Italy’s Financial Police have identified and reported to the Judicial Authority 223 individuals responsible for having purchased pirate IPTV subscriptions to the main pay-TV platforms (Sky Italia, DAZN and Mediaset Premium). […]
eMarketer estimates that just over half of those aged 11 and younger (52.4 per cent) will be digital video viewers this year, broadcast TV penetration is still much higher (close to nine in 10), although time spent is declining. Disney+ has the potential to change that, though it remains to be seen how exactly it […]
Intelsat, a founder member of the C-Band Alliance, has a new investor in the shape of hedge fund Appaloosa LP which leads a consortium that now owns an overall 7.4 per cent stake in the satellite operator. Appaloosa, in a note to Intelsat’s board, urged the company to reject the FCC’s proposed overall $9.7 billion […]
TiVo has reported financial results for its fourth quarter ending December 31th 2019. “The Company continues to execute and reported strong solid financial results in the quarter, delivering revenue and Adjusted EBITDA above the top end of our expectations,” said Dave Shull, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The Company continues to drive initiatives that will […]
BBC Scotland Director Donalda MacKinnon is retiring from her role as the corporation’s Scottish leader after four years at the helm, and a total of 33 years with the broadcaster. Speaking to staff at the BBC Studios in Pacific Quay, MacKinnon said she believed that having ushered in the biggest ever programme investment here, including […]
A study of the online content viewing behaviour of Taiwanese consumers has revealed that 33 per cent of consumers have accessed streaming piracy websites or torrent sites to access premium content without paying any subscription fees. In addition, 28 per cent of consumers use a TV box which can be used to stream pirated television […]
DAZN, the sports streaming service, has acquired the rights to stream the eagerly rematch between WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and challenger Tyson Fury, in five of its markets. The fight, taking place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on February 22nd, will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in Germany, Austria, Spain and […]
South Africa’s major pay-TV operator MultiChoice is to raise prices on its DStv bouquets on April 1st. The good news is that the price rises are modest, reflecting the economic challenges for many of its subscribers. The fee for DStv Premium, MultiChoice’s high-end bouquet, will rise from R809 to R819 per month, an increase of […]
Sky Studios and Fremantle’s The Apartment have announced a new multi-year development and production partnership. Under the deal, Sky Studios will provide development funding for a minimum of three shows alongside a commitment to produce. Lorenzo Mieli, a co-founder of Fremantle’s Wildside and producer behind hit shows such as The Young Pope and My Brilliant […]