Anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) has applauded the Spanish National Police for their decisive action against the large-scale illegal IPTV service TVMucho (also known as Teeveeing), the first criminal action in Spain against an operation of this size and scope. The targeted operation was triggered by a criminal referral from ACE […]
Moonbug Entertainment, a part of Candle Media, has announced the launch of its first free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel for apop kids’ show Blippi. The 24/7 channel is available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus in the US, and coming soon to Canada. Families can now watch over 55 hours of Blippi content on Samsung […]
Fans of Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a CEO have a new way to enjoy their favourite vodcast (video podcast) content as it launches a dedicated 24/7 channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus. Immediately available in the UK and the Netherlands, the channel will also be rolling out soon in Germany and Austria. The Diary […]
Piracy has been a challenge for the Nordic media market for many years. Despite efforts to limit piracy, illegal consumption of films, series and live sports is growing in most Nordic markets, according to data from Mediavision. Currently, 25 per cent of all 15-74-year-olds in the Nordics say they have downloaded or illegally streamed content […]
Hollyoaks has become the first UK soap to be available in YouTube territories worldwide. The move allows fans around the globe to follow the drama by streaming full sequential episodes for free. It follows the launch of full episodes on YouTube in the UK last year, as part of Channel 4’s move to a stream-first […]
Technology and business solutions provider NTT, and NTT DATA are unveiling new simulation technology at this year’s Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The technology lets users, for the first time, fully experience the sensations of driving an NTT INDYCAR SERIES car the way professionals do. NTT is the parent company of NTT DATA, and they […]
Joymo has secured a long-term partnership with the World Baseball Softball Confederation Europe (WBSC Europe) as the exclusive provider of its owned and operated OTT streaming services. The agreement, confirmed after a competitive pitch process, has seen Joymo develop and build a new digital content platform baseballeurope.tv which is now live and will broadcast baseball, […]
Channel 4 Sport’s YouTube channel will broadcast every single televised moment of live sport from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The announcement of the new partnership comes with 100 days to go until the first day of competition. Channel 4 – the official UK media partner for the Games – is enhancing its long-standing partnership with […]
Channel 4 reported it has delivered a three-fold year-on-year increase in UK viewing of full episodes of TV shows on YouTube in Q1, and its made-for-social network Channel 4.0. The first of a new quarterly update on Channel 4 social performance, based on UK views in 2024, highlights progress made against its Fast Forward strategy […]
Vevo, the music video network, has partnered with TCL, the consumer electronics brand, to launch live linear-programmed channels on streaming service, TCLtv+. Available within the TCLtv+ app in the US, these Vevo channels will provide users with 24/7 music video programming, including official releases and live performances, as well as originally produced content by Vevo. […]