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Tennis Channel launching D2C service

Tennis Channel is readying to launch its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service that merges its flagship 24-hour network with live and on-demand multicourt coverage. Available in the US from November 12th, subscribers can sign up through the Tennis Channel app or website and choose between a $109.99 annual package or a $9.99 monthly option. The streamlined […]

November 7, 2024

Poland: FilmBox+ joins Play, INEA

Grupa Kino Polska, the Polish media group and a part of SPI International, a media company owned by Canal+, is expanding the reach of FilmBox+ in Poland. The streaming service is joining the offer of more operators – Play and INEA. With FilmBox+ it is possible to watch series, movies and live channels, among others, […]

November 7, 2024

TiVo: UK viewers ‘overwhelmed by choice’

TiVo has found that UK users are overwhelmed by the rising amount of video providers, adding to increased viewer irritation when deciding what to watch. According to the latest 2024 TiVo Video Trends Report: UK, only 16 per cent of viewers know what they want to watch when they start browsing, resulting in ‘habit browsing’ […]

November 6, 2024

Ethiopia: MwareTV rolls out IGADO+

MwareTV, a cloud-based multi-tenant platform providerMwareTV, a cloud-based multi-tenant platform provider, has implemented a video streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian market. The service, called IGADO+, works in conjunction with Ethio Telecom, the national provider, to deliver the service over broadband and mobile. IGADO+ has gone live with 125 live television channels and thousands of […]

November 6, 2024

Victory+ chooses Amagi to deliver FAST channels

Amagi, a specilaist in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced a partnership with A Parent Media Co (APMC), the owner of the newly launched Victory+, a free direct-to-consumer streaming service created for fans. The arrangement brings over 60 Amagi-delivered FAST channels (targeted to launch thi autumn), monetised by Amagi ADS […]

November 6, 2024

Study: Solutions for Big Data measurement challenges

Television consumption behaviours in the US have changed dramatically during the last decade, making measurement increasingly challenging as the landscape becomes more fragmented and complex. With the growing availability of big TV datasets reducing barriers to entry in the marketplace, the ecosystem now operates across multiple measurement vendors – meaning different data sets, methodologies, and […]

October 31, 2024

Sky Glass in Currys stores

Sky and UK electricals retailer Currys have announced a new retail partnership allowing customers to purchase Sky Glass in Currys stores nationwide, as well as online through the Currys website. To mark the launch og the partnership, customers buying in-store can enjoy an introductory offer of Sky Glass with Sky TV and Netflix in one […]

October 31, 2024

Roku launches Westinghouse TV models in UK

Roku, the TV streaming specialist, has announced the launch of Westinghouse Roku TV models on Amazon in the UK. The new range combines Westinghouse’s hardware with Roku’s operating system (OS) to create a seamless smart TV experience. The new range includes sizes 24” and 32” in 2K HD. “We’re proud to partner with Westinghouse to […]

October 31, 2024

Egypt: Sports piracy ring shut down

Egyptian authorities have collaborated with antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) to shut down a notorious sports piracy network that illegally streamed live football matches to audiences around the world. The action is the latest in a series of takedowns in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. In recent months, ACE […]

October 30, 2024By Colin Mann

Access Europe, Skyworth’s Coocaa form alliance

Access Europe, a provider of Smart TV, OTT and in-vehicle entertainment ecosystems, and Coocaa, a subsidiary of Skyworth and developer of the Coolita operating system, have announced a strategic alliance aimed at enriching the global content offering of Coolita powered Smart TVs. Coocaa has chosen to partner with Access Europe to leverage its content library […]

October 30, 2024