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ViewLift, Monumental Sports Network partnership

Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and ViewLift have announced the creation of a broadcast and streaming solution built to meet the local distribution needs of professional sports teams across the US. The initiative is set to formally launch this autumn. This strategic alliance brings together two powerhouses in the sports media industry. MSE is recognised […]

July 9, 2025

Fox Nation enters live sports arena with PBR partnership

Fox Nation has signed its first deal in the live sports arena, becoming the exclusive Friday night broadcast partner in the US for the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Camping World Team Series. Beginning on August 8th, the PBR Friday Night Live series will begin in Sunrise, FL and will continue weekly through the autumn with […]

July 8, 2025

Report: US consumers turning to FAST for live TV

The majority (85 per cent) of US consumers watch at least some live TV content, according to Horowitz’s annual report, State of Media, Entertainment & Tech: Viewing Behaviours 2025. While older viewers (91 per cent of 50+ year-olds) tend to be more likely to watch live TV, most younger viewers (78 per cent of 18-34 […]

July 2, 2025

It’s Anime FAST channel on Samsung TV Plus in US, Canada

REMOW, an entertainment company dedicated to bringing Japanese content to worldwide audiences, has announced the launch of It’s Anime, a 24/7 FAST channel now live on Samsung TV Plus in the US and Canada. Delivering anime directly from Japan to global audiences, the channel spotlights some of today’s most talked-about series, as well as yesterday’s classics. […]

July 2, 2025

BBC rolls out US paywall

BBC Studios and BBC News have launched the first phase of a pay model for visitors to the BBC website in the US. In the initial phase of the launch, for $49.99 (€42.76) per year or $8.99 per month, users who join will get unlimited access to the BBC’s news articles, feature stories and the […]

June 26, 2025

Bank give $55 target to AST SpaceMobile

AST SpaceMobile has received another boost from an investment bank. Bank of America has given a price target of $55. What’s somewhat remarkable is that the Bank has only included conventional commercial activity for its ‘Direct-to-Consumer’ space-based cellular service. The Bank has left out potential revenues from Defence or Government demands, both expected to figure […]

June 26, 2025

T-Mobile launching Starlink DTC service in US

T-Mobile will launch its new T-Satellite direct-to-cellular (DTC) service for US subscribers with SpaceX’s Starlink on July 23rd. It will follow this launch with support for data for third-party apps including WhatsApp and X in October. T-Mobile says the range of the satellite coverage will cover some 500,000 square miles of the country and include […]

June 25, 2025By Chris Forrester

WTA extends Tennis Channel deal

WTA Ventures and Tennis Channel have agreed to a new six-year media rights deal ensuring that Tennis Channel platforms will continue to be the exclusive home of WTA tennis in the US through 2032. As a result of the new commitment, the drama and entertainment of the Hologic WTA Tour will be available to tennis […]

June 25, 2025

EVS opens Rocky Mountain Hub in Denver, Colorado

EVS, a provider of live video technology for broadcast and new media productions, has announced the strategic expansion of its North American operations with the grand opening of a new regional hub in Denver, Colorado. This significant investment underscores EVS’s commitment to enhancing customer engagement, driving innovation, and expanding its presence across North America’s diverse […]

June 24, 2025

1.8m streams in 24hrs for emergency The Rest Is Politics episodes

In the immediate aftermath of the US bombing of Iran, The Rest Is Politics and The Rest Is Politics: US released live reaction episodes – drawing over 1.8 million views, streams and downloads across platforms in under 24 hours. Audiences tuned in at scale via YouTube, Spotify and podcast platforms, with over 50,000 watching live […]

June 23, 2025