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CosmoBlue Media, Fz Sports partnership

CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution, and Fz Sports, the owner of Fanatiz and 1190 Sports, have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on OTT streaming and the global distribution of media rights. The partnership will see both companies leveraging their respective expertise to enhance global streaming services and expand the reach of media […]

October 21, 2024

Research: 53% see benefits of product ecosystem

Parks Associates research shows the majority of US households that own or are planning to purchase a connected TV (CTV) device recognise the benefits of staying within a product ecosystem – 53 per cent state it is easier to manage apps and preferences when using devices within the same ecosystem. With one-third of households planning […]

October 18, 2024

Canal+ expands partnership with LG

LG Electronics and Canal+ Group have announced the expansion of their global partnership for the distribution of Canal+ Group Applications on webOS in all Canal+ Group Territories. This partnership covers for the first time more than 40 territories, including a renewal regarding the Canal+ brands in France, Poland, Switzerland, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Myanmar and […]

October 18, 2024

Sunrise launches TV Shop strategy

Swiss telco Sunrise has added Disney+ and a new TV Shop strategy to its TV offering. “Sunrise TV is more than just television. We offer everything our customers prefer to see and all in one place. With the new TV Shop, they can access their favourite content easily on the Sunrise TV Box and enjoy […]

October 18, 2024

South Korea: Multiplay services market set for growth

South Korea’s multiplay services market is set for steady growth between 2023 and 2028, driven primarily by tripleplay and quadrupleplay bundles. Increased demand for high-speed fibre broadband and value-added services like IPTV and OTT video will boost household spending on these packages. While doubleplay remains dominant, quadrupleplay is projected to see the fastest growth, supported […]

October 17, 2024

Data: CTV takes 46% share of all ad views in Europe

The FreeWheel Video Marketplace Report (VMR) – based on aggregated data from FreeWheel, an advertising technology platform in Europe – highlights the changing dynamics of how enterprise-class content owners and distributors are monetising premium digital video content. With FreeWheel’s extensive coverage and capabilities in Europe and the US, the data set included in this report […]

October 16, 2024

Data: NFL return lifts Prime Video, Peacock viewing in US

NFL season officially kicked off in September to the delight of fans across the US, and attracted viewers by the millions. Nielsen’s September 2024 report of The Gauge revealed that NFL viewership for the month notably reflected audiences’ familiarisation with the cross-platform distribution of its games. This was most clearly indicated by the 12 per […]

October 16, 2024

AVIA: The role of content and connectivity in Vietnam

Over 100 industry delegates from across Asia gathered at the Asia Video Industry Association’s (AVIA) Vietnam in View conference, opened by the Deputy Director General of the Authority for Broadcast and Electronic Information (ABEI), Nguyen Ha Yen, on October 9th in Ho Chi Minh City. Despite the challenges of 2023 in the post-Covid landscape, the […]

October 16, 2024

VIDAA, APMC expand VIDAA Kids powered by Kidoodle.TV

VIDAA, the Smart TV platform, and A Parent Media Co (APMC), owner of the Safe Streaming service, Kidoodle.TV, have announced the expansion of VIDAA Kids, powered by Kidoodle.TV. VIDAA Kids is a child-focused streaming space on the VIDAA platform, designed to offer a safe and engaging environment for young viewers. Now available on more VIDAA Smart […]

October 16, 2024

Philo on LG TVs in US

Philo’s lineup of live and on-demand TV is now available on LG Smart TVs in the US. For $28 per month, Philo offers 70+ channels including AMC, A&E, MTV, VH1, BET and Discovery. With 75,000+ on-demand titles, AMC+ included at no extra cost, and 90+ free channels available to all Philo users (both free and […]

October 16, 2024