Entertainment group WarnerMedia has unveiled HBO Max as the name of its new streaming service, designed to offer an impressive direct-to-consumer experience for everyone. Anchored with and inspired by the legacy of HBO’s award-winning storytelling, the new service will be ‘Maximised’ with an extensive collection of exclusive original programming (Max Originals) and the best-of-the-best from […]
Recent comments from NBCU and Hulu executives have rekindled speculation as to whether Netflix will introduce an ad-based tier. Given the rising costs of programming and growing debt, so goes the argument, it is just a matter of time before the company makes a move. But how many domestic Netflix users would switch to a […]
Netflix may have the most subscribers and a large number of popular original TV shows and movies, but that doesn’t mean that the streaming leader is without criticism. Above all else, one of the biggest points of contention subscribers have had with Netflix lately has been the consistent string of price hikes over the last […]
Global sports streaming platform DAZN is preparing a move to acquire live NFL rights in the US, according to its chief executive, Simon Denyer. “We’re definitely interested in looking at the NFL rights. Our strategy is to be a major player in sports rights via OTT, and the US and Canada have the highest penetration […]
The official YouTube app for Amazon Fire TV is now availabe in the UK on Fire TV Stick (2nd Gen) and Fire TV Stick 4K. The new YouTube app will expand to additional existing Fire TV devices in the coming months, with YouTube Kids launching later this year. Customers can find the new YouTube app tile in their […]
TiVo has entered into a global intellectual property (IP) licence agreement with LG Electronics. This agreement expands upon LG’s previous Rovi patent portfolio license to also include the TiVo patent portfolio. “Our licensing agreement with LG further solidifies our long-term partnership with them,” said Arvin Patel, executive vice president and chief IP officer, TiVo. “We […]
Red Bee Media, a global managed services provider in broadcasting and media, has entered a partnership with Swedish streaming innovator Nenda, boosting the company’s efforts in disrupting the global B2B Television market. Nenda will leverage Red Bee Media’s Managed OTT and Distribution services in order to provide the hospitality industry with a unique streaming service, […]
Research by Ampere Analysis reveals Netflix’s adoption of a quick-release or ‘surprise drop’ marketing strategy for blockbuster unscripted A-list comedies such as Amy Schumer and Trevor Noah’s stand-up shows, and concerts such as Taylor Swift’s ‘Reputation’ Tour. Nineteen per cent of Netflix
DAZN, the sport streaming service, has secured the exclusive broadcast rights for the CONMEBOL Libertadores, CONMEBOL Sudamericana and CONMEBOL Recopa in five markets; Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Spain. The four-year deal will cover the upcoming seasons from 2019-2022. Starting on July 23rd, DAZN will stream the knockout phase of South America’s most prestigious club […]
UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom has announced a range of measures to ensure that public service broadcasters (PSBs) continue to deliver high-quality content for UK viewers and listeners. According to the watchdog, public service broadcasting is now at a crucial juncture, as broadcasters face unprecedented competition from global on-demand and Internet services such as Netflix, Amazon […]