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Eurosport appoints Disney’s Melwani

Eurosport has expanded its digital leadership team with the appointment of experienced digital media expert Amar Melwani in the newly created role of VP, Distribution Partnerships and Rights where he will link up to Discovery’s global direct-to-consumer operation. Melwani’s appointment will see him further develop Eurosport’s future digital sports rights strategy, ensuring customers are provided […]

June 8, 2020

Research: Ad-free SVoDs risk £100m revenue loss

Seven out of ten Brits aren’t prepared to spend more than £20 (€22.50) per month on streaming services, a drop of £5 compared to September 2019 when the same proportion of the population was willing to spend up to £25, according to research by advertising technology company The Trade Desk. This could mean a reduction […]

June 4, 2020

Analysis: Disney+, Apple TV+ make significant impact

Findings from a US consumer survey carried out by analyst firm Parks Associates suggest new OTT services Apple TV+ and Disney+ have captured significant market share in the streaming video space, rounding out the top five behind the ‘Big 3’ Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. The research firm’s Market Snapshot: Disney+ and Apple TV+ […]

June 1, 2020