Total spending on European original works (excluding news and sports rights) amounted to €22 billion in 2023, reflecting a slower growth after the post-pandemic rebound, according to the European Audiovisual Observatory. For the purpose of the report, titled Audiovisual services spending on original European content, Europe refers to EU27, Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, […]
Eutelsat Group and MuxIP, a specialist in media SaaS technologies for ad-supported streaming, have announced a strategic initiative, bringing together a selection of global sports channels from FAST TV platforms around the world, via satellite to audiences in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa (EMENA). Per the agreement, MuxIP is distributing an initial selection […]
LG Electronics is set to expand availability of LG 1, the company’s FAST channel, to reach a broader audience across Europe. Following a successful launch in the UK and Germany in May, LG 1 will be available later this year in France, Spain and Italy via LG Channels, the company’s free streaming service. Thanks to […]
National Geographic has announced Defending Europe – a new series that explores the strategies, weapons, and structures used by different European countries to defend and protect their territories through the ages. Spanning over 1,000 years of history, this series reveals how often-forgotten stories and sites played a pivotal role in shaping the countries and borders […]
OKAST, a European provider of video streaming and FAST channels, has teamed up with Bouygues Telecom, France’s global digital communications and services operator, to roll out its MyTV in Europe mobile service. Available for iOS and Android, this mobile application is an extension of the Travel offering for travellers to France. In addition to exclusive […]
eCLUTCH, the destination for eSports enthusiasts, has announced its expansion into Europe. eCLUTCH has partnered with top-tier eSports channels such as ESR, GINX TV, Esports 24, Esports Legends, Gametoon, and MGG TV, to offer a slate of eSports entertainment for audiences. ESR is America’s #1 award-nominated Gaming Entertainment Network available 24/7 in 100+ countries, offering […]
Forecasts from Ampere Analysis predict that spending by SVoD platforms will reach €10 billion in Europe’s major TV markets in 2024. This surpasses the investment made by the region’s commercial broadcasters in original and acquired content who face major challenges of strong competition from deep-pocketed streamers, increased pressure on their own content budgets, and falling […]
A report from Ampere Analysis shows strong growth opportunities for Japanese Anime in Europe, driven by Netflix’s Anime productions, and Crunchyroll’s dominance in the West. The research suggests a new wave of popularity for the format is underway in the region. According to Ampere’s proprietary consumer survey of 30 countries, Asia Pacific markets such as […]
Warner Bros Discovery’s (WBD) Max, streaming service is now officially live in 20 countries across the Nordics, Iberia, and Central and Eastern Europe. The countries include Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. Max offers subscribers an […]
ANGA COM, the European Exhibition and Conference for Broadband, Television & Online, ended on May 16th with over 480 exhibitors and a visitor record of more than 23,000 participants. The exhibitors came from 35 countries and the visitors travelled to Cologne from more than 80 nations. More than 3,000 persons took part in the conference […]