If today’s AR/VR investment/M&A dynamics continue, there could be a 12 to 18 month window for corporate and VC ‘smart money’ to do deals with AR/VR leaders at sensible valuations. And if the market begins to take off in late 2020 (potentially driven by Apple, Facebook and others), early stage deal makers could reap the […]
SPI has expanded its channel distribution agreement with Beeline TV, operated by the Russian service provider VimpelCom, to include six of the most popular SPI/FilmBox channels. ‘’We are delighted to announce that SPI/FilmBox will now be able to deliver hundreds of hours of quality programming to the homes of Beeline TV subscribers in Russia. This important collaboration was made possible through our partnership […]
Spain’s three biggest streaming TV platforms – Netflix, HBO and Prime Video – have reached a combined 6 million subscribers according to the CNMC, nearing the same number as the 6.9 million who have a traditional pay-TV subscription with one of the three main operators – Movistar, Orange and Vodafone. Competition is intensifying in the […]
DNA has agreed to deal to sell its terrestrial TV network pay-TV business to Digita, the Finnish communications network company. DNA will continue its operations as a pay-TV operator in the cable and broadband networks. The terrestrial TV network pay-TV business, and with it DNA’s terrestrial network pay-TV customers, will be transferred to Digita in […]
Research from market research and consulting company Parks Associates forecasts that in 2019, OTT and pay-TV companies will see $9.1 billion in lost revenue as a result of piracy and account sharing. The research, 360 Deep Dive: Account Sharing and Digital Piracy, reports this number will grow to $12.5 billion in 2024, a growth rate […]
The growing popularity of streaming services, AI-enabled emerging devices and in-vehicle technology will help drive the US consumer tech industry to a record-breaking $401 billion (€358bn) in retail revenues in 2019 – 2.2 per cent growth year over year – according to a Consumer Technology Association (CTA) report. “Enthusiasm for AI-powered technologies is skyrocketing – […]
Strategy Analytics research shows that 45 million PCs and tablets globally will incorporate 5G connectivity by 2023. According to the report, Tablet and Notebook PC Connectivity Forecast, the 5G era will provide mobile operators a fresh chance to communicate the advantages and new use cases of high-speed cellular connectivity with consumers, a much needed conversation […]
The move by Canal+ to buy Nigerian production studio ROK is likely to be financially useful to them, says a research note from investment bankers Exane/BNPP. The bank says the acquisition, coming so soon after Canal+’s announcement to trim staff by 20 pe rcent, shows a definite shift to geographic expansion, says the bank. Explaining […]
Golf’s oldest Championship, The Open, is joining GOLFTV’s portfolio and will be presented to fans on the streaming service’s offering across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The multi-year agreement starts at the 148th Open at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, as the world’s best players compete to determine the Champion Golfer of the Year. Starting this year, […]
Tunisia-based Telnet Group is linking with two Russian companies to help achieve a mini-constellation of 30 small satellites for Internet of Things (IoT) services. Telnet has signed a contract with Sputnix and GK Launch Services. According to the terms of the agreement, Sputnix will build the satellites that will be launched on a Soyuz-2 rocket […]