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Amagi’s 12th FAST Report reveals growing impact of FAST

Amagi, the global leader in cloud-based SaaS technology for broadcast and connected TV (CTV), has announced the release of its 12th Amagi Global FAST Report, which found that FAST delivers a significant impact to the business for TV networks and D2C streamers. With the increasing expansion of broadcaster-owned channels in FAST, Amagi insights found that […]

July 31, 2024

Pitaara Movies, Pitaara Comedy launch on Freeview UK

Pitaara Movies and Pitaara Comedy have debuted on Freeview UK via Channelbox on Freeview channel 271. Pitaara Movies is a Punjabi movie channel promoting Punjabi Cinema & the Entertainment Industry. As well as huge offering of Punjabi movies, Pitaara offers a complete package of entertainment with music, and celebrity chit-chat shows featuring all the who’s […]

July 31, 2024

Data: 37% of CTV users plan to start Xmas shopping early

LG Ad Solutions has released a report titled Season’s Streamings: Holiday Shopping & TV Viewing Trends in 2024, which reveals that over a third (37 per cent) of CTV users plan to start their holiday shopping in October or earlier this year – with 60 per cent stating they’ll start before Thanksgiving. In addition, 40 […]

July 31, 2024

Cobra Kai holds on to Netflix #1

Part 1 of Cobra Kai’s sixth and final season held onto the #1 spot on Netflix’s English TV List (9.5 million views) in the week commencing July 22nd, and championed Season 1 back onto the list at #9 (1.9 million views). Part 2 is set to be released on November 15th, and Part 3 drops […]

July 31, 2024

Bitmovin launches Multiview

Bitmovin, a provider of video streaming solutions, has announced its new Multiview feature that enables audiences to watch multiple streams simultaneously. Bitmovin’s Multiview is designed for use cases such as sports, eSports, and live events, providing audiences with the option of staying immersed in the content they want by removing the need to flick between […]

July 31, 2024

WBD shops Max to UK platforms

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) is reportedly in talks with rival UK streaming platforms and TV services to carry its HBO content via the Max streaming brand –  casting doubts over its existing exclusive deal with Sky. WBD plans to launch its Max streaming service in the UK in 2026, which will house all of the […]

July 30, 2024

New FAST channels added to Sky Glass, Sky Stream

Sky TV customers can watch six new Sky FAST channels on Sky Glass and Sky Stream, available immediately, at no extra cost. The channels – including Pick Paranormal, Emergency 24/7, Sky Artist of The Year, Sky Sports Stories, Sky Sports Classics and Sky Sports Vault – are home to a range of previously aired shows […]

July 30, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Spain: Orange renews football rights

Orange Spain has reached an agreement with Movistar and DAZN to offer all matches from La Liga, Copa del Rey and all European tournaments (UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League) for another season. With the move, Orange renews the football deal at a time when MasOrange just starting operations, and is underpinning its […]

July 30, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Looper Insights expands Media Placement Value suite

Looper Insights, the end-to-end SaaS analytics and insights solution for the Media & Entertainment industry, has announce the launch of two new proprietary metrics: $MPV (Dollar MPV) and pMPV (Performance MPV). These metrics build upon the foundational Media Placement Value (MPV), a currency that quantifies media exposure and drives strategic transactions and planning across the […]

July 30, 2024

AudioUK seeks industry data to help gain tax relief

Podcast, radio and audiobook industry trade body AudioUK has launched an anonymised survey to gather some key data as it steps up its work to secure Government measures to grow the UK podcast and audiobook sector. Key among AudioUK’s policies, outlined in its manifesto produced earlier in the year, is a tax relief for podcasting […]

July 30, 2024