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Survey: Consumers fatigued by amount of VoD services

As the US continues to emerge and adjust to post-pandemic life, it is evident that the growth and disruption of the streaming revolution continues at pace, according to a Horowitz Research survey of content viewers nationwide. The data show that streaming now supplants MVPD services in penetration and is closing in on time spent by […]

June 24, 2021

Analysis: US SVoD stacking rises

Research from Ampere Analysis into how people living in the US and Canada are consuming media – from SVoD to social media – has highlighted key similarities and differences between the two markets: More than half of US respondents are ‘Super Stackers’

June 24, 2021

iPlayer trials ‘Watch With Friends’ feature

Music fans are now able to get together remotely to watch performances from Glastonbury via a new trial feature on BBC iPlayer. Viewers using the web version of the iPlayer will find a button saying ‘Watch with friends’ under any programme from The Glastonbury Experience 2021 in iPlayer’s Glastonbury collection. Viewers can click the button […]

June 24, 2021

Astro, Netflix strategic partnership

Malaysia pay-TV operator Astro and Netflix have agreed a partnership that will bring Netflix’s streaming service to Astro’s platform. Netflix joins Astro GO, Disney+ Hotstar, HBO Go and iQIYI as the latest addition to Astro’s fast-growing family of streaming services. Astro customers will soon be able to enjoy seamless access to Netflix on their connected […]

June 24, 2021By Colin Mann

WildEarth launches on Rakuten TV

WildEarth has agreed a deal with Rakuten TV to make its content available in 40 territories in Europe and in Japan. WildEarth will further extend its coverage by being available on the VoD and streaming platform which is accessible on Smart TV devices from Samsung and LG. Initial rollout of WildEarth on Rakuten TV is […]

June 24, 2021

UK moots C4 sale; plans SVoD regulation

As part of an ongoing strategic review of the UK public service broadcasting system, the UK government will review the ownership model and remit of Channel 4 and consider tightening regulation of SVoD services such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) says that with a […]

June 23, 2021By Colin Mann

ZEE5 launches in the US

ZEE5, the streaming service for South Asian content, has launched today in the US. “The launch of ZEE5 in the US is a very significant moment for us,” said Amit Goenka, President, Digital Businesses & Platforms, ZEE Entertainment. “We’ve had a long association of over two decades with this market, bringing our viewers here the […]

June 23, 2021

INVIDI, Irdeto addressable solutions partnership

Addressable solutions company INVIDI Technologies and digital platform security specialist Irdeto are rolling out a ready-to-deploy integrated technology for pay-TV operators. Both companies will place an emphasis on the APAC, MENA, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India markets. The collaboration enables every television set-top box containing Irdeto’s broadcast middleware technology to become instantly addressable, allowing marketers to […]

June 23, 2021

rlaxx TV on XBox

rlaxx TV, the European AVoD service, is now available on Xbox. Users in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France can download the app from the Microsoft Store. The offer includes the devices Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S. The company’s reach is thereby expanded by an additional 6.5 million devices. Ronny […]

June 23, 2021

India: Voot to stream Maratha Cricket League T20

Indian video streaming platform, Voot, has associated with India’s first cricket reality show, Maratha Cricket League T20, as its exclusive streaming partner. With a goal to captivate viewers and sports enthusiasts, Maratha Cricket League T20 will bring forth the country’s most loved sport in a fresh avatar. In association with Voot, the ‘talent hunt reality […]

June 23, 2021