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Report: Improvements in latency for live sports streaming

The Digital TV Group (DTG) has released its latest analysis, showcasing notable improvements in live sports streaming performance in the UK across three major events in 2024: Wimbledon, the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. The study examined device performance, latency, and accessibility features, compared with 2023 live events, providing critical insights into the current […]

November 14, 2024

Mr Cinema brings DAZN to superyachts

Mr Cinema, the go-to commercial content provider for superyachts, has announced a content partnership with DAZN, the sports streaming platform. Effective immediately, Mr Cinema will bring two of the many free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels offered by DAZN, with more to come in future. Through this partnership, a variety sporting events will become available […]

November 11, 2024

Krafty Entertainment takes Sports First TV stake

Krafty Entertainment, a London-based production and digital distribution company, has announced its acquisition of a 17.5 per cent equity stake in Sports First TV, the global sports news TV channel. Sports First TV, which launched in March on FAST platforms in North America, was founded by Frank Brown, the former CEO of Viacom International Media/MTV […]

November 6, 2024

Fubo US subs up, ROW subs down

FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th 2024. The company, targeting positive Free Cash Flow in 2025, delivered continued top-line growth and bottom-line improvements, including year-over-year (YoY) improvements in Net Loss of $110.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA (AEBITDA) of $98.8 million for the […]

November 1, 2024

Two Circles acquires Spring Media Group

Two Circles, the data-driven sports and entertainment business, has announced an agreement to acquire Spring Media Group, adding new products and solutions to Two Circles’ fan-marketing services. Spring Media has more than doubled in scale over the last three years. This growth has been driven by an innovative approach to full-cycle media rights management, sales […]

October 29, 2024

Report: YouTube top for sport news

A report reveals YouTube emerging as the dominant platform for sport news. According to the 2024 State of Sports Media report by Harker Bos Group’s Crowd React Media, YouTube boasts a 90 per cent reach among sports fans in the US, solidifying its position as the go-to destination for sports news, highlights, and analysis. The […]

October 28, 2024

Report: Surge in sports streaming on FAST platforms

Amagi, has released the 13th Amagi Global FAST Report, which reveals significant growth in sports content in the free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) ecosystem. The report highlights a 150 per cent increase in global sports channel viewership on FAST compared to an overall viewership growth of 40 per cent, showcasing the increasing demand for sports […]

October 24, 2024

Nile Media partners with ATHLST Studios, MagicLine Films for Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story

ATHLST, a Nigerian-American digital sports studio, has partnered with MagicLine Films to showcase the journey of world record hurdler Tobi Amusan in a new documentary film, Homecoming: The Tobi Amusan Story, with Nile Media Entertainment Group serving as the sales agency. The highly anticipated trailer for has been released, offering a riveting look into the […]

October 24, 2024

Fubo launches standalone subscription services

FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has announced the launch of standalone premium subscription services, enabling consumers to subscribe to select live and on demand content without a base Fubo channel plan. FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports Network; currently live on Fubo in select markets with more to follow), NBA League Pass and […]

October 22, 2024

CosmoBlue Media, Fz Sports partnership

CosmoBlue Media, a specialist in digital distribution, and Fz Sports, the owner of Fanatiz and 1190 Sports, have announced a strategic partnership to collaborate on OTT streaming and the global distribution of media rights. The partnership will see both companies leveraging their respective expertise to enhance global streaming services and expand the reach of media […]

October 21, 2024