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ClixTV goes live

ClixTV, a multi-platform streamer at the intersection of entertainment, e-commerce and technology, has launched its free streaming service on over 80 channels, web, and apps, including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, IMDb TV, Box One, LG Smart TV, and all Plex TV channels as well as on ClixTV.com, IOS and Android. ClixTV says it […]

October 19, 2021

Research: “Is the death of TV sport viewing exaggerated?”

A report from MoffettNathanson Research (MN) looks at the “pathetic” viewing numbers for the Tokyo Olympics and compares and contrasts them with previous Games. But the study says that all TV sports viewing in the US, including the NBA, MLB, Masters and the NHL, have suffered serious declines over the past year. The Olympics were […]

September 15, 2021By Chris Forrester

NFL, Verizon sign long-term 5G deal

US multiplay telco Verizon and the NFL have agreed a 10-year partnership that will utilise 5G to support innovation and technology adoption throughout the league. The partnership builds on the more than 10-year relationship between the NFL and Verizon that paved the way for the installation of Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband service in parts of […]

September 10, 2021By Colin Mann

beIN Sport scores Serie A rights in France, APAC

beIN Media Group and Serie A’s exclusive international media rights partner Infront have agreed a new deal for the broadcast of the top flight Italian football league on beIN Sports until 2024. The renewal extends the exclusive partnership between beIN Sports and Serie A in 9 territories, including France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, […]

August 19, 2021

Sportsnet, Firstlight Media, Deltatre relaunch SN NOW

Sportsnet has partnered with OTT technology providers Deltatre and Firstlight Media, to reimagine and relaunch SN NOW – Canada’s premier sports streaming service – to deliver the best fan experience, highest quality streaming, and most personalised and engaging viewing features available. By collaborating with these global technology powerhouses, Sportsnet will redesign SN NOW with a […]

August 5, 2021

WWE to air SummerSlam in US cinemas

WWE and Iconic Events Releasing have announced a new partnership that brings SummerSlam, WWE’s biggest event of 2021, to movie theatres across the US for the first time. The event will air live on August 21st and will be one of the first sporting events held at full capacity at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas – […]

July 22, 2021By Nik Roseveare

Vewd launches browser for Facebook’s Portal TV

Facebook has selected Vewd, a provider of OTT solutions, to provide the first web browser in the Portal TV App Store. Vewd’s technology, built on Vewd Core (one of the TV industry’s most deployed HTML5 SDK) is designed for connected TV devices, with intuitive controls and functionality to enable viewing of streaming content not available […]

July 16, 2021

The Switch delivers CONCACAF 2021 Gold Cup tournament

The Switch, a provider of production services and global delivery of live video, is providing connectivity and transmission services to the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football for the 2021 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The Switch is leveraging its first-mile connectivity expertise and network reach to provide delivery of live video feeds from […]

July 14, 2021

NFL, Twitter expand partnership

The National Football League (NFL) and Twitter have announced a multi-year partnership extension which will include expanded engagement formats and a full-season commitment to produce exclusive content on Twitter Spaces, Twitter’s new live audio feature. Twitter will also continue to be a home for the games’ biggest moments – all the touchdowns, catches, runs and […]

July 12, 2021

Amazon orders All or Nothing: Arsenal

Amazon Prime Video will offer audiences around the world an unprecedented inside-look at the 2021/22 season with one of the Premier League’s most successful football clubs in All or Nothing: Arsenal. The next instalment in the hit Amazon Original documentary series will launch exclusively on Prime Video next year in over 240 countries worldwide. All […]

July 9, 2021By Nik Roseveare