Xsolla, the video game commerce company, has released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report. This edition provides insights from working with thousands of studios to map out where the industry’s biggest opportunities are emerging. The gaming industry remains vibrant, and the playbook for success is changing. Studios that are adapting their commercial strategies, embracing […]
NBCUniversal Media Group has announced that Gus O’Brien is promoted to President, International Networks and Direct-to-Consumer. O’Brien will assume this role on April 1st as Ken Bettsteller, outgoing president of the group, will move into an advisory role focusing on key international NBCU Media Group ventures. “Our International Networks & Direct-to-Consumer portfolio brings some of our most beloved […]
A study by global tech strategist Juniper Research has found satellite provider revenue from direct-to-cell (D2C) will exceed $370 million (€279.9m) in 2026, up from $100 million this year. This substantial single-year growth of more than 260 per cent is fuelled by growing partnerships between mobile network operators (MNOs) and satellite operators, which are rolling out […]
The sports media landscape is shifting, with viewers increasingly turning to streaming via digital platforms, and parting ways with traditional broadcast and cable. But streaming services must deal with technical issues such as latency and buffering, as over half (57 per cent) of sports viewers face challenges when streaming sports. This is according to a […]
PPIVOTT, a strategic brand identity development agency, has announced a new partnership with Kiswe, a player in direct-to-consumer (D2C) streaming technology, to livestream the Racers Grand Prix, Jamaica’s premier international track and field event, to audiences outside of Jamaica on June 7. Powered by Kiswe’s technology, the livestream will include interactive features like live chat […]
There’s no doubt that Elon Musk’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system currently dominates Direct-To-Consumer (D2C) transmissions. Starlink is also enjoying success in serving Cruise ships and airlines with high-speed connectivity. There’s currently a battle for a would be/could be 2nd Place position between Jeff Bezos and Amazon’s Project Kuiper and AST SpaceMobile. Kuiper has yet to make […]
IMG has launched its Digital Trends Report 2025, exploring the technologies and developments that will shape the sports media landscape for rightsholders over the next 12 months. Featuring insights and analysis from IMG’s global team of digital experts, this year’s predictions explore how D2C strategy is pivoting from non-premium content to gamification, the notion that […]
Tennis Channel is readying to launch its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service that merges its flagship 24-hour network with live and on-demand multicourt coverage. Available in the US from November 12th, subscribers can sign up through the Tennis Channel app or website and choose between a $109.99 annual package or a $9.99 monthly option. The streamlined […]
Ben Longmier, Senior Director, satellite engineering at SpaceX (and a co-founder of Swarm Technologies), confirmed on October 21st that SpaceX’s New Zealand cellular partner, One NZ. had sent its first text message via the Starlink system. “[We are] planning to turn on commercial service in New Zealand soon, once Starlink receives FCC commercial authority shortly,” […]
SpaceX’s Starlink ‘Direct-to-Cellular’ (D2C) telephony system is being tested in New Zealand. Ben Longmier, SpaceX’s Senior director, satellite engineering, has confirmed the activity, saying the trials are being conducted with its local telco partner, One New Zealand, which has some 2.4 million customers and is the nation’s largest 5G cellular operator. New Zealand is thus […]