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Survey: 70% of US enjoy alcohol with an Xmas movie

Streaming service Prime Video has delved into the heart of holiday traditions, uncovering the perfect blend of cocktails, snacks, and iconic movie meals that create the perfect holiday streaming experience. A US survey found that 70 per cent of Americans agree that a festive cocktail or adult beverage takes a holiday movie marathon to a […]

December 11, 2023

GMC joins OKAST Circle as inner partner

Global Media Consult, established in 2005, focuses on guiding clients around the world through transformation and disruption in the media industry and navigating them onto a path of innovation and sustainability. GMC’s key expertise lies in the development of new products and markets, the strategic positioning of businesses for growth, and the identification of niche […]

December 11, 2023

TNA+ streaming service goes live in January

TNA Wrestling (formerly IMPACT Wrestling) – a subsidiary of Anthem Sports & Entertainment and a division of Anthem Sports Group – has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to launch its global, on-demand streaming service, TNA+. The service will go live on January 5th 2024. As part of a multi-year deal, Endeavor Streaming will power the new […]

December 8, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Report: HEVC poised for significant growth

HEVC is a codec of choice in the streaming industry, according to a report commissioned by InterDigital, a mobile and video technology research and development company, and written by market research firm Futuresource. The report, Spotlight on HEVC: The Codec of Choice for the Video Streaming Industry, looks at HEVC’s development, how it enables higher quality video […]

December 7, 2023

Channel 4 Married at First Sight FAST channel

Channel 4 is launching MAFS Live – a dedicated FAST channel offering Married at First Sight UK fans the chance to watch back-to-back episodes from Seasons 6 to 8 around the clock.  MAFS Live will make its debut on the Channel 4 streaming platform on December 7th, becoming Channel 4’s first Free Ad-Supported Television (FAST) […]

December 7, 2023

Survey: 70% want more control over streaming experience

Amdocs, a provider of software and services to communications and media companies, has released research on the current state of streaming and changing consumer preferences around their experience. The New Streamer 2024, conducted by Dynata and commissioned by Amdocs, surveyed UK consumers to understand sentiment of streaming offerings and identify opportunities for providers to build […]

December 6, 2023

Rakuten TV announces Rumeysa: Walking Tall

Rakuten TV, one of Europe’s leading streaming platforms, is set to launch Rumeysa: Walking Tall, a documentary that follows the inspiring journey of the world’s tallest woman. This compelling documentary will be available for free on Rakuten TV from December 21st across Europe and will be exclusive to the platform. This impactful film is part […]

December 5, 2023

Canal+ launching streaming platform in Netherlands

After recent launches in Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Canal+ Group has announced it is now coming to the Netherlands with an offer aggregating a streaming catalogue of movies and series. Its offer is already being distributed in the Netherlands via its subsidiary M7 and will be rebranded Canal+ from January 29th 2024. From this […]

December 4, 2023By Nik Roseveare

Latino Vibes, OUTtv Proud on Google TV

Latino-owned Fuse Media, a specialist in inclusive content, has launched its Latino Vibes and OUTtv Proud FAST channels on Google TV. This follows the launch of the company’s Shades of Black channel on the platform earlier this year. Latino Vibes celebrates our vibrant and varied culture, where family is the heart and soul and big […]

December 4, 2023

Viaplay Q3: “Comprehensive recapitalisation” underway

After much delay, troubled streaming service Viaplay has posted its Q3 results revealing that operating income for the quarter dropped by SEK -321 million (€28.1m). Further quarterly highlights included: 7 per cent  Group organic sales growth with reported net sales of SEK 4,536 million 17 per cent Viaplay organic sales growth and Viaplay now represents […]

December 1, 2023