2024–2025
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June 2025
- RTL Acquires Sky Deutschland in €150 Million Deal, Expanding Subscriber Base and Streaming Portfolio
- Disney and Charter Expand Carriage Deal, Bringing Hulu to Spectrum TV and Restoring Cable Channels
- ESPN Secures Exclusive Rights to UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 for Spanish-Speaking Latin America
- JioHotstar Nears Netflix with 300 Million Subscribers After IPL 2025 Boost
- Amazon Targets India’s Streaming Market with Dual-Platform Strategy
- Paramount+ Drops Showtime Branding From Premium Streaming Plan
- NBA Playoffs Power TNT and Warner Bros. Discovery to TV Viewership Gains in May
- YouTube and the NFL Are Teaming Up to Reach Gen Z and Millennials
- Prime Video Adds NFDC’s ‘Cinemas of India’ Library to Boost Classic Indian Cinema Access
- How YouTube’s AI and TV Integration Are Redefining Short-Form Video
- WBD Sports to Broadcast Legends Team Cup Featuring Iconic Tennis Stars in 2025
- Sky Italia Extends Exclusive Wimbledon Broadcast Rights Until 2030
- Disney and Amazon Unite to Redefine Global Streaming Advertising
- Netflix Teams Up with Canal+ to Expand in Sub-Saharan Africa
- YouTube to Bring Advanced AI Tool Veo 3 to Shorts, Ushering in a New Era of Video Creation
- Netflix and TF1 Sign New Deal to Stream Live French TV and Shows Starting 2026
- Tubi Brings YouTube Creator Content to Its Streaming Platform with New Initiative
- MIB Asks MSOs to Share CAS and SMS Details with DoT by June 20, 2025
- Lionsgate, DirecTV Team Up for Exclusive Streaming and Satellite Channel
- beIN Sports Secures Premier League Broadcast Rights in MENA Through 2028
- ITV, Channel 4, and Sky Join Forces to Launch Unified TV Ad Marketplace for SMEs
- Warner Bros. Partners With Bhanushali Studios to Create Bollywood Versions of Iconic Films
- Netflix Expands Programmatic Ad Access With Yahoo DSP Partnership
- Tubi Expands UK Library With Thousands of Free Movies and TV Shows
- YouTube Updates Moderation Rules to Protect Free Speech on Sensitive Topics
- Amazon Increases Prime Video Ad Load to 4–6 Minutes Per Hour
- beIN Sports to Continue Broadcasting Bundesliga in France Until 2029
- HBO Family and Several Cinemax Channels to Shut Down in August 2025
- Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney Over AI Use of Popular Characters
- Zee Channels Removed from Airtel DTH Packs Amid Ongoing Fee Dispute
- HBO Max Expands to 12 New Countries as Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes 100 Markets
- Netflix Pledges €1 Billion to Spain as It Doubles Down on Spanish Originals
- Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies: One for Streaming, One for Traditional TV
- MUBI Raises $100M Amid Slump in Media Startup Funding
- Disney Finally Buys Full Control of Hulu from Comcast for $9 Billion
- Netflix and Balaji Telefilms Announce New Creative Collaboration for Streaming Content
- Canal+ and Netflix Join Forces to Bring Global and African Content to French-Speaking Africa
- Malaysia’s sooka Boosts Free Streaming Options with wedotv Deal
- ESPN’s Next Era Begins Fall 2025 with Streaming App
- Disney, Bell Media Launch Streaming Bundle with Disney+, Crave, and TSN in Canada
- Warner Bros. Discovery Cuts Cable Jobs Amid Cord-Cutting Pressure
- AMC Networks Partners with Runway to Use AI for Content and Marketing
- FanCode to Broadcast UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, U21 Men’s Championship in India
- FuboTV and DAZN Announce Multi-Year Sports Streaming Partnership in the US
- Apple TV+, Disney+ Expand Catalogues as SVOD Platforms Add 4,500 Titles
- I&B Ministry Demands ₹16,000 Cr from DTH Firms Amid Legal Disputes
- TVN Warner Bros. Discovery and Vectra Sign Long-Term Content and Advertising Deal
- UK SVoD Access Reaches 20.1 Million Homes in Q1 2025 as Paramount+ Leads Growth
- Disney+ Launches New Loyalty Program ‘Perks’ With Exclusive Rewards and Discounts
- Starz Gains 530K U.S. Subscribers in Q1 2025 Despite $177M Restructuring Charge
May 2025
- Dish TV Reports ₹402 Crore Net Loss in Q4 FY25 as Revenues Decline
- The New York Times Signs AI Content Licensing Deal With Amazon
- JioHotstar Reaches 280 Million Subscribers Since Launch in February
- MwareTV Expands TV Offering with Interactive TV Games Powered by Lala Games
- TF1 Group to Broadcast French National Basketball Matches Until 2029
- Prime Video’s First UEFA Champions League Season Draws 13 Million Viewers in UK and Ireland
- Vodafone Launches Its Own Movie Channels in Czech Republic and Slovakia
- JioStar and Sony Partner for India’s Tours of England Until 2026
- Gcore Appoints AI Expert Prof. Dr. Feiyu Xu as Board Advisor
- Netflix Becomes First Global Streamer to Join OzTAM’s Audience Measurement in Australia
- Transforming Live Sports: VisualOn and Agora to Demo AI-Powered Streaming at Broadcast Asia 2025
- Tata Play Faces Rs 510 Cr Loss in FY25 as Subscriber Numbers Continue to Fall
- Disney+ to Stream UEFA Women’s Champions League Across Europe Until 2030
- Gujarat Police Investigate ₹700 Crore IPTV Scam for Links to Radicalization and International Piracy Rings
- TelevisaUnivision and Disney Strike Distribution Deal to Expand Spanish-Language Content Across U.S. and Mexico
- Lionsgate Studios Reports $21.9M Profit After Starz Spinoff
- Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Ads in India from June 17
- NBCUniversal Joins MLB Rights Bidding After ESPN Opt-Out
- Warner Bros. Discovery Downgraded to Junk Bond Status Amid Linear TV Struggles
- CANAL+ Expands TV Sports Offering in Germany with Six-Channel SportsHD Package
- Sky Deutschland Renews NHL Broadcasting Deal, Ensuring Long-Term Coverage in Germany and Austria
- Paramount Unveils Wrestling Central FAST Channel Featuring WOW and NWA
- Canal+ Joins Bidding War for Austrian Bundesliga Broadcasting Rights
- Adobe Women’s FA Cup to Air Live from First Round in New TV Deal
- Dailymotion Acquires AI Video Editing App Mojo to Power Creator Tools
- CNN Announces New Digital Subscription Streaming Product After CNN+ Shutdown
- Netflix Promotes Ad Growth and Tech Edge in Upfront Pitch to Advertisers
- HBO Max Makes a Return as Warner Bros. Discovery Shifts Streaming Strategy Again
- ESPN Goes Direct-to-Consumer with New Streaming Plans Starting This Fall
- Amagi appoints industry veteran Emma Whitmore to head EMEA sales
- YouTube to Stream NFL Game for Free Worldwide this September
- FuboTV to Stream European League of Football Games in the U.S. Starting 2025
- Google Under Pressure as Apple Considers Perplexity AI Integration
- Amazon Prime Video Hits 130 Million Ad-Supported Viewers, Launches AI Ad Tech
- Fox One to Launch Before NFL Season, Targeting Viewers Without Cable
- Paramount Global Reports Q1 2025 Earnings: Streaming Growth Offsets Advertising Decline
- Dish TV and Sling TV Lose 383,000 Subscribers in Q1 2025
- Max Subscribers Face New Rules on Account Sharing
- Warner Bros. Discovery Grows Max to 122M Users, Eyes 150M by 2026
- Xperi Grows TiVo One to 2.5M Users, Eyes 7M by 2026
- Fubo Faces Advertising Revenue Decline Amid Channel Losses
- Roku Beats Q1 Forecasts, Acquires Frndly TV for $185M
- WAVES 2025 Puts India’s Media and Entertainment Industry on World Stage
- VisualOn Optimizer with C21 Live Encoder: Setting a New Benchmark for Video Quality
- Apple Posts $95.36 Billion in Q2 2025 Revenue Despite Tariff Challenges
- Gcore and AzInTelecom LLC announce strategic partnership to deliver sovereign cloud services in Azerbaijan
April 2025
- beIN Sports Extends UEFA Broadcast Rights Across MENA and Asia Until 2027
- Canal+ Sees Q1 Revenue Rise to €1.55 Billion, Driven by Content Hits and Global Expansion
- VICE Media Acquires UK-Based Cuba Pictures to Boost Scripted Content Production
- JioStar Reports Rs 10,006 Crore in Gross Revenue, JioHotstar Crosses 100 Million Paid Users
- Banijay in Early Talks to Acquire ITV or ITV Studios
- Netflix Launches New Subtitle Options for a Better Viewing Experience
- TelevisaUnivision Avoids Tariff Impact, Posts Q1 2025 Profit
- Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics Beat Superman Copyright Lawsuit in U.S. Court
- Peacock Grows to 41M Subscribers as Comcast Sees Mixed Q1 Results
- Air France Adds Canal+ Shows to In-Flight Entertainment Starting May 2025
- YouTube Celebrates 20 Years With New Features and Big Numbers
- Warner Bros. Discovery Launches Profile Sharing Feature for Max
- Reshet 13 Management Takes Control in Major Buyout from Access Industries, WBD
- Transcoding Vertical Videos With Inhouse Developed Transcoder
- USA Defeats Canada in Overtime to Win 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship
- Netflix Reports $10.54B in Q1 Revenue
- Euroleague Basketball Renews Long-Term Broadcast Deal with Israel’s Sports Channel
- Paramount+ Expands in Japan Through Lemino Streaming Deal
- DAZN and Ligue 1 Part Ways as TV Rights Deal Breaks Down
- Acast Joins Forces with The Athletic to Handle Podcast Ad Sales
- LG and Zenapse Bring Emotion-Based Targeting to Connected TV Ads
- Max Officially Replaces BluTV in Turkey, Expanding Content and Turkish Originals
- Deutsche Telekom to Offer Free MagentaTV Content Starting April 24, 2025
- Jio and Airtel Drive India’s Multiplay Market with OTT and Fibre Combos
- Disney+ and Hulu Now Support Dynamic Ads and Instant Deals for Live Events
- Hollywood Streamers Chase Profits as Netflix Stays on Top
- Rakuten TV and TCL Join Hands to Launch Over 50 Free FAST Channels Across Europe
- UK Levies and US Tariffs Threaten Platforms Like Netflix and Apple TV+
- IPL and Champions Trophy Fuel Pay-TV Comeback in India
- Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Streaming Footprint with OSN+ Integration
- AMC Orders Docuseries Gold Rush Chronicling the San Francisco 49ers Dynasty
- DISH Network and IBCAP File Lawsuit Against Illegal Streaming Services Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV
- Apple TV+ Launches on Prime Video in Japan and the Netherlands
- CNN Prima NEWS Launches Feature-Packed News App for On-the-Go Access
- DirecTV In Flight Brings Live U.S. TV to International Flights
- IMAX and Toho Cinemas Expand Partnership with Six New IMAX Theaters in Japan
- Hulu Goes Down for Thousands of Users
- Samsung Brings HDR10+ to Netflix on Smart TVs and Monitors
- AMC Networks Expands Ad Opportunities With Shudder, Acorn, and The Sphere
- New Zealand Rugby and INEOS Resolve Legal Dispute Over £22 Million Sponsorship Deal
- MTN Group and Synamedia Partner to Develop Pan-African Streaming Platform
- Max Expands Ad-Supported Streaming Tier to Spain, Portugal, and Andorra
- YouTube Set to Surpass Disney as Top Global Media Company by Revenue
- NHL and Rogers Extend Canadian Broadcast Rights Deal Through 2038 in $11 Billion Agreement
- DAZN Expands EuroLeague Women Coverage with Exclusive Final Six Broadcasting Rights
- CNBC Expands Beyond Cable with CNBC+ on Apple TV and Roku
- NFL’s 2025 Christmas Day Tripleheader Signals a Major Shift in Sports Streaming and Media Strategy
- Amagi expands global NOC operations with a new local facility in the USA
- Northern Data Group and Gcore announce strategic partnership to transform AI deployment and Inferencing
- Apple TV+ Now Available as an Add-On Subscription on Prime Video in India
- YouTube Testing Ad-Free Video Sharing for Premium Users
- eir Becomes Ireland’s Only TV Provider to Offer Free Amazon Prime
- Max Streaming Service Launches in Australia with HBO, Warner Bros, and More
- Sport1 Expands Beyond Sports with New Entertainment Streaming Platform Show1.tv
- Euronews and Africanews Now Available on Freeview UK as FAST Channels
March 2025
- DirecTV Expands Skinny-Bundle Offerings with New Content & Sports Channels
- India Introduces WAVES Bazaar, a Digital Hub for Media & Entertainment
- Amagi Set to Showcase Next-Gen Cloud Broadcast Solutions at NAB 2025
- Sphere Abacus Joins Bell Media in Global Expansion Move
- MLB.TV Experiences Outage on Opening Day
- JioHotstar Reportedly Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers, Expanding Its Reach Across India
- France Televisions Unifies Branding Under ‘france.tv’
- DirecTV Joins IBCAP to Tackle Piracy of American Content
- Amagi ADS PLUS aims to Streamline Premium CTV Inventory Access Through Connection with The Trade Desk’s OpenPath
- NBC Interested in MLB Rights as ESPN Ends Contract Early
- Every Action Counts : How Tracking & Measuring User Behaviour Drives OTT Revenue
- Virgin Media Launches UK’s First 24/7 Rugby Channel on Premier Sports
- Tele2 to Offer Max as Part of Its Entertainment Package in Sweden
- Dish TV’s Watcho Partners with Cloud TV OS to Expand Reach on Smart TVs
- Paramount+ Expands with New Subscription Tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
- JioStar Eyes ₹4,500 Crore in Ad Revenue for IPL 2025 with 32 Sponsorship Deals
- Sky Media Launches New Sports Marketplace for Easy Access to Live Sports Advertising
- Amagi and Olyzon Announce Collaboration to Facilitate the Delivery of Innovative Advertising Campaigns on CTV
- Dodgers Fans Can Now Stream SportsNet LA Without Cable
- Vodafone Adds Disney+ Premium to Its Entertainment Lineup
- Experience Our Premier Video Monitoring & Processing Software at NAB 2025!
- Apple TV+ Reportedly Losing Over $1 Billion a Year Despite Major Investment
- DAZN Becomes Global Broadcast Partner for Women’s Elite Rugby (WER)
- VisualOn and Agora Partner to Showcase AI-Powered Ultra-Low Latency Sports Streaming at NAB 2025
- Tribal Ready Partners with Synamedia to Deliver Empowering Video Services to Native American Communities with Synamedia Senza
- Texas Rangers’ New Sports Network Secures Streaming Deal with Fubo TV
- Mediaproxy Unveils Groundbreaking Solutions at NAB Show 2025
- MwareTV showcases no-code app design with Lightning 3.0 integration at NAB
- YouSee Expands Streaming Offering with Prime Video in Denmark
- Synamedia unveils Quortex Switch: the industry’s first standards-based CDN switching solution for enhanced multi-CDN management
- Amazon to Streamline Management, Cutting Thousands of Jobs to Boost Efficiency
- Virgin Media O2 Expands Access to UKTV Channels and Streaming Service
- DAZN and Mediaset Partner to Broadcast FIFA Club World Cup in Spain and Italy
- NBCUniversal Adds Regional Sports Networks to Peacock as Paid Add-Ons
- Mirantis and Gcore Partner to Tackle AI Infrastructure Challenges
- Star Sports Adds 8 New Channels After Merging with Sports18
- Tata Play Partners with FanCode to Launch Tata Play FanCode Sports
- DirecTV Expands Sports Offering with MyHome Team Add-On
- DAZN and LIV Golf Announce Long-Term Global Streaming Partnership
- IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal Extend Olympic Partnership Until 2036
- Sky Deutschland Rolls Out Sky Stream Upgrade for Sky Q Customers
- Amazon Prime Video Adds Apple TV+ as a New Streaming Channel in Germany
- JioHotstar Reports High Viewership During ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
- AI Hype in OTT: Democratising Digital Tools to Accelerate Growth
- Callaway Golf Partners with Sky Sports to Sponsor Major Golf Events
- AIK Football Launches Dedicated FAST Channel on Pluto TV
- WWE to Stream Exclusively on Netflix in India from April 1, 2025
- Jio Hotstar Views Surges to 90.1 Crore During IND vs NZ Final
- Prime Video Introduces AI-Aided Dubbing for More Accessible Content
- Netflix Eyes Global Expansion with $18B Content Investment
- YouTube Hits 125 Million Subscribers, Expands Premium Lite Plan
- Tips Music & Sony Music Publishing Expand Global Partnership with YouTube
- Premium OTT Services in Indonesia & Thailand: A Golden Opportunity for Advertisers
- Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max to Replace BluTV in Turkey on April 15
- VisualOn Showcases Breakthrough AI-Powered CAE, Video Streaming, and Monetization Solutions at NAB 2025
- Warner Bros. Discovery Adds 6.4M Streaming Subscribers, Eyes 150M by 2026
- Hearst Networks EMEA moves to Synamedia cloud distribution to cut costs and increase reliability
- JioStar Sets Sights on 1 Billion Viewers as IPL 2025 Becomes the ‘Year of the Advertiser’
- Hulu Faces Streaming Issues During Oscars 2025, Viewers Left Frustrated
- EchoStar Reports Pay-TV Subscriber Loss in Q4 2024, But Sees Positive Free Cash Flow
- Czech Streaming Services Voyo and O2 TV Merge to Launch Oneplay on March 10
- Formula 1’s Popularity Soars as Netflix Eyes 2026 TV Rights
February 2025
- Sky Criticizes Amazon Over Fire Stick Piracy Impact on Premier League
- Amazon Prime Video to Exclusively Stream 21 New York Yankees Games in 2025
- Barb Expands YouTube Audience Measurement for TV Viewing
- Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max Streaming in Australia on March 31
- Paramount Global Reports Q4 Financial Results Ahead of Skydance Media Sale
- Baidu Strengthens AI & Streaming Strategy with $2.1B YY Live Purchase
- MwareTV unveils Lightning 3.0 support for award-winning App Builder at Mobile World Congress
- Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV Plan Merger to Reshape India’s DTH Market
- Disney’s Fubo Acquisition Sparks Antitrust Concerns
- Starlink Nears Approval to Launch Satellite Internet in India, Opening Doors for OTT Expansion
- Qvest and Arabsat Partner to Launch a New OTT Streaming Platform
- DAZN Demands €573 Million from French Football League Amid TV Rights Dispute
- India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy Match Sets New Streaming Records on JioHotstar
- Netflix Pledges $1 Billion Investment in Mexico’s Film and TV Industry
- Vodafone TV Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max in Greece
- MIB Warns OTT Platforms Against Obscene Content Following YouTube Incident
- Max Gains 1.4 Million Subscribers in Southeast Asia Following Standalone Launch
- FuboTV Expands Multicultural Content with New Bundles for U.S. Viewers
- BBC Studios Expands Partnership with Movistar Plus+ to Launch BBC Player in Spain
- JioStar Expands Sports Broadcasting Network Ahead of IPL 2025
- NFL Playoffs and College Football Boost Broadcast and Cable Viewership
- Whip Media Appoints Welby Chen as Chief Executive Officer
- Saudi Arabia Invests $1 Billion in DAZN, Forms Sports Streaming Joint Venture
- Dens.TV and Wedotv Partner to Expand FAST Channel Offerings in Indonesia
- YouTube TV and Paramount Global Renew Carriage Deal, Avoiding Channel Blackout
- Reliance-Disney to Introduce Hybrid Model for IPL Streaming, Ending Fully Free Access
- DAZN and TelevisaUnivision Partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Broadcast in the US
- NFL Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Over Social Media Restrictions
- Warner Bros. Opens New TV Production Unit in Italy
- Roku Exceeds Expectations in Q4 2024, Revenue Reaches $1.2 Billion
- JioHotstar: India’s Largest OTT Platform Unveiled
- Dekkoo to have their new Lightning JS Application developed by TV2Z
- Apple TV App Launches on Android After Eight-Year Wait
- Philo Expands FAST Offerings and Plans TVOD Launch
- BBC Studios and Banijay Asia Sign Multi-Year Partnership for Indian Content
- Sky Unveils Sky Glass Gen 2 with Upgraded Display and Sound System
- Super Bowl LIX Sets New Viewership Records Despite Blowout Game
- Apple Music Now Included in TIM Plans, Plus Apple TV+ Discount
- Sun TV Reports Lower Profits in Q3 as Advertisers Shift to Digital
- ITV to Broadcast LIV Golf 2025 Season for Free
- Mediaproxy names netorium AG as partner for DACH region
- ESPN and Major League Rugby Announce Broadcast Partnership
- Nielsen and Paramount Resolve Contract Dispute, Sign New Deal
- Warner Bros. Releases 31 Movies on YouTube for Free with Ads
- Fox News Media to Promote Brand and Streaming Shows During Super Bowl
- Starz Offers 30-Day Access on YouTube TV in New Promotion
- Titan OS Partners with Zee Entertainment to Launch Zee One in Europe
- Fox Corp Enters Streaming with New Subscription Service
- YouTube’s Q4 Ad Revenue Soars to $10.5B
- Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report Reveals a Shift Toward Unified Distribution Strategies Among Content Providers
January 2025
- NOW Streaming Service to Receive Major Upgrade Starting February 18
- Sunday Night Soccer Coming to Apple TV+ in 2025
- Netflix Introduces One-Tap Season Downloads for iOS Users
- Tubi Expands to the UK via TiVo OS, Bringing Free Streaming to More Viewers
- TNT Sports to Integrate Eurosport Content in the UK and Ireland from February 28
- Bubble Agency Acquires HighRez, Expanding Its Expertise and Presence in the Physical Security and Media Technology Sectors
- World Surf League Championship Tour 2025 to Stream on ESPN+ and Disney+
- Comcast Launches $70 Sports & News TV Package
- Coldplay’s Ahmedabad Concert Becomes a Landmark Event on Disney+ Hotstar
- DAZN to Stream SLB Women’s Finals Globally for Free
- Sony Sports Network Acquires Broadcast Rights for World Pickleball League
- How to Watch the 97th Oscars 2025
- Starz Secures Exclusive Rights to Lionsgate Films with New Licensing Deal
- Zee and Star India Face Off in Legal Battle Over Failed ICC Media Rights Deal
- Max and Starz Now Available as a Bundle on Prime Video
- Netflix added 19 Million Subscribers in Q4 2024, Reaching over 301.6 Million Globally
- RTL Group and Deutsche Telekom Extend RTL+ Partnership Until 2030
- Netflix Announces 2025 Price Hikes
- ARD and ZDF Secure UEFA Euro 2028 Free-TV Rights
- Sky Customers Face Changes to Paramount+ Subscription
- Tet and Netflix Collaborate on New Subscription Options
- Disney+ Now Fully Integrated on Sunrise TV
- UKTV Achieves Record Growth with Revamped U Streaming Platform
- Disney+ Hotstar to Live Stream Coldplay’s Republic Day Concert in India
- Edgio Shuts Down Operations Following Bankruptcy Filing
- Crunchyroll Launches on Sky TV Platforms in the UK and Ireland
- Gcore enhances Everywhere Inference with flexible deployment options, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid
- DirecTV Expands Addressable TV Advertising Capabilities with Invidi
- Tubi Joins Super Bowl Streaming Lineup as Monthly Users Hit 97 Million
- Fubo Subscriber Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Disney Over ESPN Deals
- MySports by DirecTV Launches in 24 Markets With ESPN and others
- Cosm and WWE Sign Multi-Year Deal for Shared Reality Events
- Disney, Fox, and WBD Halt Plans for Venu Sports Amid Legal Challenges
- WWE Raw’s Netflix Debut Sees Record-Breaking Global Viewership
- Disney reports 157 Million Global Monthly Active Users Ad-Supported Streaming Platform
- DirecTV Makes Satellite Ads Easier to Access
- Discovery+ starts 2025 with Price Hikes for Streaming Plans
- Rakuten TV launches ‘NORDIC FILMS’, a new fast channel entirely dedicated to the best of Nordic Cinema
- Comcast and Paramount Global Secure Multi-Year Carriage Agreement
- Roku Reaches 90 Million Streaming Homes in 2025
- Amazon’s 2025 Upfront to Focus on Ad-Supported Media
- Disney Takes Majority Control in Hulu Live TV and Fubo Merger
- Spotify Launches New Monetization Program for Creators
- Netflix’s Holiday Hits: Squid Game Season 2 and Live NFL Coverage
- Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day Games Break Streaming Records
- Apple TV+ for Free This New Year’s Weekend
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December 2024
- Netflix India to Exclusively Stream WWE Content from 2025
- News Corp and Telstra Sell Foxtel to Sports Streaming Giant DAZN
- Sony Acquires Exclusive Media Rights for New Zealand Cricket in $100M Deal
- CAA and YouTube Join Forces to Combat AI-Generated Fakes
- Max Launches “Max Rewind” to Recap 2024
- Netflix Faces €4.75M Fine Over Data Privacy Violations in the Netherlands
- Roku Secures X Games Streaming Rights in Sports Expansion
- Mediaproxy receives Dolby approval
- FanCode Teams Up with FIFA+ for Non-Live Content Offerings
- BBC and ITV secured the FIFA World Cup Rights for 2026 and 2030
- NFL and Betches Team Up to Connect with Young Women
- Disney, WBD & Fox Fail to Dismiss Venu Sports Suit, Trial Set for 2025
- ITV’s Partnership with YouTube
- YouTube TV Announces New Subscription Rate of $82.99
- ABC Commercial Partners With Amagi to Launch Suite of FAST Channels Showcasing Iconic Australian Content
- Prime Video Launches CN Rewind, Offering Cartoon Network Classics as an Add-On Subscription
- Sky Expands UK Offerings with Max Streaming Bundles
- OSNtv introduces first-of-its-kind advanced Connected TV advertising in MENA region powered by Synamedia Iris, transforming linear broadcast advertising
- Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Resolve Legal Dispute Over Harry Potter Series Partnership
- Canal+ Pulls Pay-TV Channels from DTT
- HBO’s Cable Content Goes Live on Max for Streaming
- Apple TV+ Now Available on Prime Video UK
- Disney+ Expands Library with Hulu and ESPN Content Integration
- I-League Matches to Air on Sony Sports as AIFF Signs Deal with Shrachi Sports for Commercial Rights
- Amagi Acquires Argoid AI to Accelerate AI-driven Innovation in the Media and Entertainment Industry
- Walmart Finalizes $2.3 Billion Purchase of Vizio
- TelevisaUnivision Announces Major Workforce Reduction Amid Restructuring
- Doordarshan to Broadcast Hockey India League 2024-25 as Official Partner
November 2024
- RunnTV Announces Strategic Investment from eMedia, South Africa
- Streambox Media Unveils ‘Dor’: India’s First Subscription-Based TV Service
- Streaming Services Offer Black Friday Deals Amid Ongoing Profitability Struggles
- Lionsgate Officially Moves Toward Studio-Starz Split Through SEC Filing
- Global Streaming’s Power Play: Free Sports Platforms Reshape Audience Engagement Worldwide
- Warner Bros Discovery Faces Investor Lawsuit Over NBA Deal Fallout
- Akamai Buys Edgio Security and Delivery Contracts for $125M in Bankruptcy Sale
- Bending Spoons Acquires Brightcove in $233M Deal
- DirecTV Cancels Dish Agreement Over Debt Exchange Issues
- WWE Network Ends UK Service Ahead of Move to Netflix
- Asian Cricket Council Announces New Media Rights Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) For 2024-2031
- Fox Entertainment and Hulu Renew Multi-Year Streaming Partnership
- Sling TV to Increase Subscription Prices Starting December
- Prime Video Launches Channel K: A New Hub for Korean Entertainment via Add-On Subscription
- JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Merge to Form JioStar, Launch Subscription Plans
- Prasar Bharati Unveils Its Latest OTT Platform: Waves
- Comcast to Announce Cable Networks Spinoff Strategy
- Netflix, Meta Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged “Quid Pro Quo” Against Facebook Watch
- Liberty Media Unveils Liberty Live Spinoff as CEO Greg Maffei Plans Departure
- NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery Settle Dispute, Sign 11-Year Contract
- Disney Reports 6% Growth in Q4 Revenue
- Disney Faces $1.5 Billion Impairment on Star India Acquisition in FY24
- Amazon to Shut Down Freevee, Ending Five-Year Run of Ad-Supported Streaming Service
- Disney, Reliance, Viacom18 Finalize Merger, Forming India’s Entertainment Powerhouse
- Sun TV Network’s Quarterly Profit Declines Nearly 12%, PAT at Rs. 409.32 Crore
- Star India’s Operational Revenue Falls 6.19% in FY24, Drops to INR 18,587 Crores
- Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Max with Prime Video Add-On in Sweden and Netherlands
- Balaji Telefilms Appoints Nitin Burman as Chief Revenue Officer
- G-Mana and VisualOn to Revolutionize Client-Side Reporting and Interactive AdFormats at SportsPro OTT 2024
- Paramount Global Adds 3.5 Million Streaming Subsribers in Q3 Amid 6% Revenue Decline
- AMC Networks Sees 10% Decline in U.S. Ad Revenue, While Streaming Subscribers Surge to 11.8 Million
- Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming Growth Soars, Subscriber Count Reaches 110.5M
- Lionsgate Reports Revenue Decline, CEO Calls Quarter “Disappointing”
- aha OTT announces Writers Talent Hunt in collaboration with MassMovie Makers, Amrutha Productions
- YouTube Sees 84 Million Viewing Hours for Presidential Election Day News
- IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
- Sony Takes Legal Action Against CBS, Cites Paramount’s Layoffs for Decline in Performance
- Amazon Beats Q3 Expectations, Fueled by Cloud and Advertising Growth
- Saregama Reports 40.31% Revenue Growth in Q2, Reaches Rs 241.83 Crore
- El Reino Infantil Chooses Amagi to Broaden Content Reach Across Platforms
- Political Ad Revenues Fuel Fox Corp.’s Strong Earnings Growth
- Fubo TV Q3 Financials Show Subscriber and Revenue Growth
- Paramount Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Sharing of Subscriber Data
- MwareTV takes another major step forward with the appointment of Neale Foster
October 2024
- YouTube Beats Wall Street Expectations with $8.92 Billion in Q3 Ad Revenue
- JioCinema Premium Content to be Available on OTTplay in New Partnership
- Reliance Industries Limited and Walt Disney Opt Out of Bundling Ad Slots for Cricket Coverage
- Mipcom Cannes 2024 Attracts 10,000+ Delegates
- 51% of Indian Consumers Access Pirated Content Despite Industry Efforts
- Skydance Brings Former Netflix Content Leader Cindy Holland as Advisor
- Netflix Partners with TED Talks to Launch Daily Word-Puzzle Game
- SiriusXM and ESPN+ Offer Six Months Free to Subscribers in New Offer
- Amagi’s 13th Global FAST Report Reveals Surge in Sports Streaming on FAST Platforms
- Sport 24 Secures Extended NBA Broadcast Rights
- CCI Conditions RIL-Disney Merger Approval on 7 Channel Divestment
- TelevisaUnivision Reports Record Political Ad Revenue for Q3
- Poonawalla Acquires Dharma Productions in Competitive Race
- Amagi Wins Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award For Pioneering Development Of Manifest-Based Playout FAST Industry
- Seven Network Renews Partnership with ITV Studios
- Amagi Partners With Allrites to Expand the Global Distribution of Premium Asian Content Through Amagi NOW and Amagi CONNECT
- ZEEL Reports 70% Surge in Net Profit to Rs 209 Crore in Q2FY25
- RECRD and Shemaroo Entertainment Announce Partnership
- Netflix Hits 5 Million New Subscribers, Amids Profits and Margins Climb
- NBCUniversal Brings Local Sports to Peacock’s Streaming Platform
- Amazon’s Prime Video Set to Launch Higher-Priced Ad-Free Plan in India
- Lionsgate Play announces its biggest festive campaign – ‘Gatecrash Lionsgate’;giving viewers the chance to enjoy the app for free for 7 days
- TNT Sports Expands into Women’s Basketball with Unrivaled League Deal
- MwareTV showcases simple, profitable, subscriber-winning video platform at MWC Africa
- Reliance Industries in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stake in Dharma Productions
- YouTube Rolls Out Major Product Update: Sleep Timer, AI Thumbnails, and More
- ITV Studios Enhances Global Brand Licensing Division
- aha launches exclusive ‘Student Discount’ for Telugu students in USA
- Fox and NBCUniversal Partner to Bring 2025 Super Bowl on Telemundo
- JioCinema Surpasses 1.6 Cr Paid Subscriber Mark in Q2
- Amagi and LeadStory Launch Personalized FAST News Channel on Samsung TV Plus Australia and New Zealand
- DirecTV Announces Launch of FAST Platform Next Month
- CNN en Español Launches Exclusive Streaming Channel for Spain
- Gcore Named as a Major Player in IDC MarketScapeReport for European Public Cloud Infrastructure(IaaS) 2024
- Apple and Amazon Collaborate to Bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Users
- Sony India’s FY24 Profit Drops by 19%, Advertising Revenue Shrinks
- Whip Media Launches Fan Pulse, the Industry’s First Community-Driven Sentiment Analysis Platform, Revolutionizing Data-Driven Content Decisions at Global Scale
- Bharti Airtel Nears Acquisition of Tata Play to Expand Digital TV Market Share
- Amazon and MX Player join forces to accelerate premium free entertainment for 250 million users in India
- JioCinema Appoints Ishan Chatterjee as Chief Business Officer
- Spectrum TV and NBCUniversal Partner to Bring Peacock for Pay-TV Customers
- Amagi partners with Whip Media to streamline Electric Entertainment’s FAST and AVOD Strategy
- Mawave Chooses Projective to Drive Efficiency for Marketing Campaigns
- DirecTV Set to Acquire Dish and Sling TV
September 2024
- Viacom18 Channels Set to Move to Star Following I&B Ministry Clearance
- Disney Announces Workforce Reductions as Part of Corporate Cost Review
- Paramount Global Initiates Second Round of Layoffs Across U.S.
- Disney Launches Paid Sharing Plan to Tackle Password Sharing
- Pluto TV and France’s M6+ Collaborate for New Streaming Venture
- Sky Renews Carriage Agreement with UKTV
- Disney Star Acquires Exclusive Rights for T10 Global Tournaments
- Sony Pictures Television Launches Kidzuko: A New YouTube Channel for Kids
- Gcore Introduces AI-Driven Web Application and API Protection at the Edge
- New Carriage Deal Between Disney and DirecTV Restores ABC, ESPN Access
- Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Brings Max to Subscribers at No Additional Cost
- Amagi Expands Footprint in Latin America with Mexico Entry
- Pluto TV Broadens FAST Service with Fresh News Channels
- Amagi and Applicaster Partner to Deliver Unparalleled Viewing Experiences
- Amagi Enables ABS-CBN to Transition to Cost-Effective and Scalable IP-Based Delivery in APAC
- VisualOn Collaborates with Intel to Optimize Live Video Streaming Efficiency and Quality
- VisualOn and QUANTEEC Partner to Advance SustainableStreaming Solutions
- DirecTV Raises Prices Amid Ongoing Disney Blackout
- Pay-TV Subscriber Surge Slows Down in Portugal
- Warner Bros. Discovery Launches Experiences Division, Adds Theme Parks and Studio Tours
- AMC Networks and Charter Spectrum Sign Early Renewal Deal, Bundle AMC+ with Cable TV Service
- Visionular and Ant Media Announce Strategic Collaboration to Revolutionize Live Streaming and Video Compression
- Gcore Appoints New Territory Manager for UK and Nordics
- YouTube Achieves Record TV Viewership in July
- Weekly Free NFL Game Streaming Coming to DAZN in Specific Regions
- VisualOn & Norlys Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering OTT Solutions, Achieving Milestone with Samsung Smart TV Integration
- DirecTV Loses Disney Channels, Including ABC and ESPN, Amidst Carriage Battle
August 2024
- ESPN and USTA Continue Partnership with New Agreement
- Mediaproxy adds A3SA compliant decryption feature for ATSC 3.0
- CCI approves merger between the media assets of Reliance India Limited and The Walt Disney Company
- Airtel Closes Wynk Music Service, Introduces Apple Music for Customers
- Caracol Television Teams Up With Amagi to Launch FAST Channel in Latin America
- G-Mana and VisualOn Partner to Revolutionize Client-Side Reporting andClickable Ads with Advanced Ad Formats
- VisualOn Shortlisted for Product Innovation of the Year at Corporate StarAwards 2024
- CEF Technology LLC Enters Strategic Partnership with Elecard to Expand ProductOfferings in LATAM Markets
- Paramount+ Enhances French Offering with New Canal+ Partnership
- Unique no-code App Builder 2.0 leads IBC demonstrations from MwareTV
- RIL-Disney Collaboration May Lead to Disney+ Hotstar Content Merging with JioCinema
- Disney and RIL May Close Hindi, Regional Channels to Obtain CCI Merger Approval
- FuboTV Wins Court Battle, Halts Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery’s Venu Sports Venture
- Witness the rise of Gotham’s new kingpin with ‘The Penguin’, streaming on JioCinema Premium from 20th September
- Sun TV’s Q1 Earnings Down Due to Lower Ad Revenue
- MPI Media Group Selects Whip Media’s FASTrack Platform to Drive Growth
- Amagi Drives Oceania Growth With New Sales Leadership
- Record-Breaking Olympic Streaming for Warner Bros. Discovery
- Cartoon Network Website Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery
- Disney to Enforce Password Sharing Rules Starting in September
- Lionsgate’s Q2 Revenue Falls 8%, but Net Loss Improves from Last Year
- Paramount Announces Major Layoffs, Cuts 15% of U.S. Workforce
- Fox Corp’s Quarterly Profit Beats Projections, Revenue Growth Fuels 5% Stock Rise
- Disney Reports 4% Revenue Growth in Q3 2024
- Tata Play Drops Sony Channels from Its Package Without Prior Notice
- Disney Announces Price Hikes for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Stand-Alone Plans and Bundles
- Amagi Partners with Anoki to Bring Contextual CTV Advertising to FAST
- Mediaproxy to show new LogServer capabilities at IBC 2024
- Amazon Sees 20% Growth in Q2 Ad Revenue
- Sky Sports+ Set to Launch Live on August 8th
- Roku Outperforms in Q2 2024 with Reduced Expenses and 39% Increase in Device Revenue
- Zee Entertainment Reports Profit Rise as Subscriber Base Expands
- Decision Day for Viacom18-Star Merger: NCLT to Announce Verdict
- Hundreds of Job Cuts Hit ‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny’ Developer Bungie
July 2024
- Netflix Announces $1.8 Billion Debt Bond Sale as Part of Refinancing Strategy
- New Veltech Roku TV Models Now Available in the UK
- Amagi’s 12th FAST Report Reveals Growing Impact of FAST on TV Networks, SVOD and Pay TV Businesses
- Apple TV+ May Soon Launch Ad-Supported Tier
- Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Draws 28.6 Million on NBC and Peacock
- ITV Reports 3% Decline in Q2 Revenue
- Charter Reports Loss of 393,000 Video Subscribers in Q2
- ITV Studios Takes Majority Control of Hartswood Films
- Disney+, Hulu, Max Unveil Bundle Pricing as New Streaming Package Launches
- NBA Declines Warner Bros.Discovery’s Offer, Potential Legal Battle Looms
- MLB Network Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Accessible Without Pay-TV Subscription
- aha dominates inaugural NEXA Streaming Academy Awards with 13 wins, including Best Regional Platform
- VisualOn Sets New Standards in Video Streaming Efficiency With Innovative CAE and Media Player Solutions at IBC2024
- Peacock Reports $348M Quarterly Loss as Subscriber Numbers Decline to 33M
- YouTube Reports $8.66 Billion in Q2 Ad Revenue – a 13% increase compared to the same period last year
- Why Root-Cause Analysis, Error Correlation, and Multipoint Monitoring are Critical for Streaming Video
- Gcore Raises $60 Million in Series A Funding to Drive AI Innovation and Global Expansion
- Mediaproxy and Skyline Communications integrate systems for improved data analysis
- CTV Advertisements Stand Out with Higher Engagement Rates, Study Finds
- Paramount Advertising Unveils New Self-Service Platform for Small Businesses
- Netflix Acquires 13 AMC Series in New Expanded Deal
- WBD and YouTube collaborate for Paris 2024 Content Creator Initiative
- Disney Probes Data Breach After Hackers Leak Alleged Internal Memos
- Q1 2024: Netflix and Amazon Dominate Original Content Commissions
- Arabsat, ASBU & Globecast renew a Multi-Years Deal for Global Arabic Bouquet (GAB) services
- BBC Studios Partners with Samsung TV Plus for EMEA Channel Expansion
- Visionular Demonstrates Commitment to Security with SOC 2® Type I Report
- End of an Era: Redbox to Cease Operations After 22 Years
- Tata Play to Launch Binge Service in Bangladesh
- ITV Attracts 21.6 Million Viewers for England’s Semi-Final Victory
- Viacom18 Sets Mobile Ad Rates on Par with TV for Olympics 2024
- Charter and TelevisaUnivision Launch Free ViX Premium with Ads
- Mediaproxy integrates AI-Media’s LEXI captioning and transcription tool into LogServer
- Jared Grusd Appointed CEO of Nielsen’s Gracenote Division
- Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Invests in Son’s Paramount Buyout with $6 Billion
- JioCinema Announces Significant Additions to Technology Team Leadership
- NATO selects Synamedia Quortex Play to live stream 75th anniversary event in Washington D.C.
- Paramount and Skydance Media Finalize Merger Deal
- Warner Bros. Discovery, Snapchat Extend Sports Partnership
- Kudelski Secures CHF 150 Million Credit Facility
- Skydance, Paramount Resume Collaboration Talks
- Germane Media Launches Swift TV: A Free Streaming Service for Indian Viewers
- Tubi Now Available for UK Viewers
- Candle Media Announces Major Restructure Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
- New appointment gives MwareTV high profile in Indian sub-continent
- Comcast Launches Now TV Latino, a $10-Month Spanish-Language Streaming Package
- Fubo TV and NBCUniversal Announce Partnership for Paris Olympics
- Esports World Cup Announces Partnership with WBD
- Vodafone Idea and Zee5 Announce Content Partnership, Launch New Vi Movies & TV Plans
June 2024
- SkyShowtime Now Available on Prime Video Channels Across Four European Markets
- CAA Launches New Media & Entertainment Partnerships Division
- Gcore Launches Advanced AI Solution for Real-Time Online Content Moderation and Compliance
- Paramount Cuts Comedy Central, TV Land, CMT, MTV Web Content from its cable channels offering
- Verizon Unveils New Logo, Introduces Streaming Discounts for Home Internet Users
- ITV’s Highest Viewership Recorded for England vs Slovenia Match 2024
- DAZN and ATP Media Collaborate to Launch Tennis TV in Latin America, Brazil, and the Caribbean
- Disney’s Attempt to Dismiss Antitrust Class Action Over ESPN and Hulu Ownership Rejected
- FAST thinking about the future of TV
- Amagi Selected as Lionsgate’s FAST Playout and Delivery Partner
- Amagi Showcases New Stream Technology With VIZIO
- Disney Integrates Ad Tech with Mercado DSP ahead of Disney+ LATAM launch
- The 5 Fast Growing FAST and AVOD Countries Globally on Sports Content
- Paramount+ Announces Price Hike for Ad-Supported and Premium Packages
- Banijay Brings Mr. Bean to FAST Channel Lineup
- Sony Pictures Networks India Announces Gaurav Banerjee as New MD & CEO
- DirecTV Secures a Deal with Lionsgate for FAST Channels
- Netflix selling popcorn: Is this a new marketing strategy?
- Canal+ Increases Investment in Asian Streaming Platform Viu
- Rakuten TV strengthens its FAST channel offering with the addition of Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Latino
- Exciting New Show Features Announced for IBC2024 at RAI Amsterdam
- ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere Attracts 7.8 Million, Marking a 22% Decline from Series Debut
- Excitel’s New Cable Cutter Plan Now Includes Amazon Prime Perks
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Appointment of Nachiket Pantvaidya as General Manager, Sony Pictures International Productions – India
- Showmax Reports First Revenue Figures, Noting 22% Growth
- Oracle Announces Closure of Ad Business
- Warner Bros Discovery Acquires Rights for US French Open Coverage
- MultiChoice Faces Sharp Decline in Profits Amid Economic Slowdown
- India’s Disney+ Hotstar First to Stream Live Sports in Dolby Vision
- Is the Skydance, Paramount Global Deal Cancelled?
- Google TV Launches New FAST Advertising Options
- PallyCon Introduces Per-Minute Pricing for Distributor Watermarking to Combat Pre-Release Video Piracy
- Women in Streaming – Interview with Khushboo Yadav
- NEXA Sponsors SIIMA New Streaming Academy Awards 2024
- Titan OS Announces Partnership with Canal+
- UKTV Announces July 16 Launch for ‘U’ Masterbrand
- Amazon Secures Deal for Video Streaming Platform MX Player
- Why are we creating content?
- Gcore Unveils Inference at the Edge – Bringing AI Applications Closer to End Users for Seamless Real-Time Performance
- Premier Sports Secures Rights to Broadcast 20 SPFL Games Per Season
- Now TV Partners with Netflix to Launch New Service Bundle in Hong Kong
- Amagi Boosts FAST Channel Count in Brazil Through Strategic Partnership With Globo and AD Digital
- Lionsgate and Nielsen Partner for FAST Channel Measurement
- Warner Bros. Discovery Raises Costs for Ad-Free Max Plans
- Entries Now Open for 2024 Rise Awards
- Paramount and Skydance Set to Merge After Reaching Agreement
- Sony Pictures Embraces AI Technology for Film and TV Production
- FuboTV and Willow by Cricbuzz to Collaborate for T20 World Cup Coverage
May 2024
- Amazon Upgrades Fire TV Voice Search and Recommendations with AI Integration
- Intelsat Extends Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India
- Sports Viewing is Supercharged with the Global Growth of FAST and AVOD
- Astro, Malaysia’s Largest Broadcaster, Selects Amagi and AWS to Transition Playout Services to the Cloud
- JioCinema Reaches 620 Million Viewers in IPL 2024, Setting New Streaming Record
- Philo Integrates AMC+ in its Streaming TV Bundle, Raises Subscription Charge to $28/month
- Verizon Announces 30% Discount on YouTube Premium, Adds Peacock to Streaming Catalog
- VisualOn to Showcase Revolutionary Optimizer Content-Aware Encoding Solutions at Broadcast Asia 2024
- Charter Spectrum Inks New Carriage Deal with Paramount, Featuring Paramount+
- Tata Group Acquires Disney’s Share in Tata Play, Worth $1 Billion
- ESPN and TNT Sports Ink 5-Year Deal for College Football Playoff Games
- ESPN Secures Rights to Broadcast FA Cup in US
- Southeast Asia Sees Record Surge in Video Streaming Subscriptions
- Comcast to charge $15/month for Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Package
- Chief Communications Marketing Officer Julia Phelps to Exit Paramount Global
- Canela Media Signs Exclusive Agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery Conexión Latina to Reach Bilingual U.S. Hispanic Audiences
- Netflix Unveils In-House Advertising Tech Platform, launching by 2025
- MPEG issues Call for Proposals for AI-based Point Cloud Coding
- Disney-Fox-Warner Sports Streaming Service Unveils New Name and Logo: Venu Sports
- Netflix Acquires Rights to NFL Christmas Day Games
- Indonesia’s Vidio Targets to Double their Paid Subscribers Amid Funding and IPO Plans
- Disney+ Hotstar to stream the T20 World Cup for free! With Enhanced Experience for Viewers and Advertisers
- Disney Tops TV Viewing Charts in April, YouTube Secures Second Place
- Comcast Introduces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle
- JioCinema Introduces Anime Hub, Expanding Content Offerings
- Roku Lands Exclusive Deal for MLB Sunday Games, Free Streaming in U.S. and Globally
- VisualOn to Showcase Revolutionary Optimizer Content-Aware Encoding Solutions at Broadcast Asia 2024
- Fuse Media Announces New C-Level Executives
- Xperi Inc. Announces Q1 2024 Results
- Fubo Exceeds Audience Attention Benchmarks for Streaming Platforms and Linear TV
- WBD Gears Up to Reach 100 Million Streaming Subscribers
- OUTTv Proud launches today on SAMSUNG TV Plus
- Gcore Launches New DDoS Protection PoP in Dubai
- Agora Partners With EZDRM To Bring Content Protection To Live Broadcasting
- Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery Set to Launch Streaming Bundle: Disney+, Hulu, Max
- Tubi Surpasses 80 Million Monthly Users, FAST Platform’s Engagement Spikes 36%
- FAST Supply Chain Challenges
- Agora Launches Advanced Video Technology to Enhance Live Stream Quality
- Disney+ Announces Addition of ESPN Tile
- Samsung TV Plus Brings Magnolia Content to Viewers
- MwareTV boosts Americas presence with Daniel Conde Coto
- Only One Week until ANGA COM 2024: 15 Reasons and Recommendations for your Participation
- FuboTV Subscribers Increases 18%, reaching 1.5 Million in Q1 2024
- FuboTV Drops Warner Bros. Discovery Channels
- Sony, Apollo offer $26 Billion for Paramount
- 46% of EU Viewers Struggle to Discover New TV Content
- Peacock Announces Second Price Increase in Two Years
- Amagi’s Latest FAST Report Unveils the Rise of a Diverse Global FAST Marketplace Emerging From U.S. Roots
- Samsung TV Plus Adds Premium Sports Channels to FAST
April 2024
- Paramount Surpasses 71 Million Subscribers
- Viacom18 Hits $1.3B Revenue Milestone in India with Sports and Digital Ventures
- 2 Weeks to go until ANGA COM 2024:Free Exhibition and Conference Day on 16 May
- Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to Step Down, Replaced by Executive Trio
- Visionular and Reticulate Partner for Ultra-Low Bitrate AV1 Live Streaming
- YouTube’s Q1 Ad Revenue Surges 21% to $8.1 Billion, Beating Wall Street Predictions
- OTTVerse interviews Srividhya, Chief Customer Success Officer & Co-founder, Amagi – NAB 2024
- Mattel Brings 3 FAST Channels to Samsung TV Plus
- Comcast loses 487K subscribers while Peacock adds 3 million new subscribers in Q1 2024
- Amagi Appoints Richard Perkett as Chief Product Officer to Lead the Next Stage of Innovation, Scale, and Growth
- X Set to Debut Exclusive Smart TV App
- JioCinema’s ultra low priced model for SVOD: A game changer for streaming ?
- Netflix to lose its Arabic Leadership
- FIFA and Apple Close to Finalizing $1 billion Agreement for 2025 Club World Cup Broadcast
- Freeview Hits Nearly 23 Million TV Sales Milestone
- DIRECTV Adds Seven New Channels from Cineverse and Scripps Networks
- 3 Weeks to go until ANGA COM 2024:480 Exhibitors and 60 Panels on Fiber Optics, Media and Connectivity
- SkyShowtime and Paramount Announce Exclusive Advertising Sales Partnership
- FTA Sport Contributes €4.9bn to European Economic Growth
- Telemundo’s Studio Division names Ronald Day as Content Chief
- Netflix Adds 9.3 Million Subscribers in Q1 2024 – Total subscribers close to $270 million
- VisualOn Wins 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award
- Charter Launches Cost-Effective Bundles on Streaming App
- Amagi and AD Digital Launch MAVTV Brasil’s FAST Channel
- Amagi Integrates Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM for Delivering Premium Content to FAST Service Platforms
- NBCU Rolls Out NextGen TV Signals in Four Prominent Markets
- IABM Announces BaM Awards® Winners at 2024 NAB Show
- ROXi and Pearl TV Roll Out Interactive TV Channels Nationwide in the US
- OTTVerse interviews Zoe Liu, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Visionular – NAB 2024
- Canal+ Acquires More Than 40% Stake in MultiChoice
- Amagi Announces Collaboration with Argoid AI to Drive AI-Powered TV Program Scheduling Automation
- Roku Reports Security Breach Affecting 576,000 Streaming Accounts
- Prime Video Reaches More Than 200 Million Monthly Viewers
- NBCUniversal Secures $1.2 Billion in Ad Sales for Paris Olympics
- Synamedia reshapes the future of streaming innovation at NAB 2024
- Sky Sports and BBC Sport Renew Broadcasting Agreement for WSL
- VisualOn Celebrates Successful Integration with Leading US IPTV Operator’s Advanced Open Platform
- Showtime to Discontinue Standalone Streaming Service by April End
- CBS News Renames its Streaming Network
- Amagi Reports Remarkable Growth of Broadcast and FAST Channels on Google Cloud
- Enhancing Remote Lab Experience: BitRipple and VisualOn Showcase Collaborative Innovation at NAB 2024
- Netflix Initiates Layoffs Amidst Film Department Restructure
- MwareTV adds national and local ATSC 3.0 channels to complete unified TV experience
- VisualOn and Minerva Announce Enhanced Partnership and Showcase Innovative Video Streaming Solutions at NAB 2024
- Harmonic Announces CEO Succession
- VisualOn To Unveil Integration of Its Optimizer with Nvidia’s NVENC for H.264, HEVC and AV1 at NAB 2024
- OTT Aggregators in India – A Comprehensive Guide
- Roku Collaborates with NBA to Debut its NBA FAST Channel
- Amagi to Highlight Ongoing Leadership in Cloud-Based Broadcasting Solutions at 2024 NAB Show
- Effective June, Disney+ Implements Password Sharing Ban
- Vimeo appoints Philip Moyer as CEO
- Gracenote Expands FAST Program in U.S.
- YouTube offers Free Livestream of Coachella 2024 with Multiview Feature
- New Innovations in Content-Aware Encoding are Transforming Video Streaming
- Visionular and EZDRM to Deliver Unmatched Video Streaming Efficiency with Enhanced Security
- OSN+ and Anghami Merge to create an Entertainment Powerhouse
- Thomas Kohler Appointed As New CEO of Viaccess-Orca
- 8 Fast Channels to be launched by Altice Media France
- Amazon in Talks with Rogers Communications for NHL broadcasting rights in Canada
- Canal+ acquires stake in Marodi TV
- HBO Max to Debut on Movistar+ Platform Before Official Launch
- Accedo and Whakaata Māori Transform Live TV with MĀORI+
- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Faces Potential Delisting from Nasdaq
- Omantel Collaborates with TOD to deliver Sports and Entertainment Content in MENA
- Television as a Service thanks to content and platform from MwareTV
- EiTV Selects VisualOn Optimizer to Enhance Video Streaming Efficiency
- Zee lays off 50% of staff from its Tech Center
March 2024
- Hulu Now Available on Disney+ Platform for Disney Bundle Subscribers
- Runn Media Labs (RunnTV) Unveils Technology for Dynamic and Personalized FAST Channels in OTT Streaming
- Amazon Prime and Peacock secure rights to two high-profile NFL games
- Moonbug unveils Blippi & Friends Linear Channel in Mena
- Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches 50+ FAST Channels in Europe
- ANGA COM 2024: Already 475 Exhibitors – Floor Plans and Exhibitor List online
- Star Sports Offers IPL 2024 Coverage in 4k for Airtel and Tata Play Subscribers
- Strategic Crackdown on Password-Sharing Benefits Netflix
- Disney Renews Agreement with Serbia’s Telekom Srbija
- Now TV Secures Exclusive Broadcasting Rights for UEFA Euro 2024 in Hong Kong
- BBC Rolls Out New Global App and Website
- Starzplay to Broadcast IPL 2024 Live in MENA
- Warner Bros Discovery to Unveil ‘Max’ Streaming Service in Europe This May
- VisualOn’s New Optimizer CAE Solution Sets the Standard for High-Quality, Bandwidth-Efficient Video Streaming
- Recombee Partners With Axinom to Enhance Video Streaming Experiences
- Sky Sports Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights for IPL and WPL in UK and Ireland Until 2027
- DAZN Launches PGA Tour Pass in MENA & Southeast Asia for Golf Enthusiasts
- Paramount+ Unveils Ad-Supported ‘Basic’ Plan for International Markets
- MrBeast Teams Up with Prime Video for ‘Beast Games’ Reality Show
- Pete Distad to Lead New ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery Joint Sports Streaming Platform
- NBA League Pass Available on YouTube Primetime Channels in Germany
- Reliance Secures Paramount’s Viacom18 Stake in ₹4,286 Crore Deal
- India Bans 18 OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
- Roku Hit by Credential Stuffing Attack, Over 15,000 Customers Affected
- ANGA COM 2024 Releases Conference Programme in Top Form: More than 200 speakers from the Broadband and Media Industry
- X to Introduce Smart TV Application, Eyeing Competition with YouTube
- WWE’s YouTube Channel Soars Past 100 Million Subscribers
- Western Europe to lose 9 million Pay-TV Subscribers by 2029
- Viacom18 Restructures Management Following the Disney+Hotstar Merger Announcement
- Super Bowl LVIII Draws 62.5 Million Viewers Worldwide
- Bedrock to launch brand new M6+ platform in France with Universal AVOD distribution
- The Key to Hybrid Monetisation: Unlocking Greater Flexibility to New Revenue Growth
- ITV Earnings Take a Hit as Profits Down 61% Amid Market Shifts
- Disney to Enhance Streaming Services, CEO Iger Targets Netflix-Level Technology
- Max to Enforce Password Sharing Restrictions, Aligning with Netflix and Disney+ Initiatives
- Dish TV India Unveils ‘Own Your Customer’ Initiative to Bolster Local Cable Partnerships
- BBC Studios Acquires 50% of ITV’s BritBox International for £255 Million
- Warner Bros Discovery Proposes Closure of New Zealand’s Newshub
- Paramount+ Subscriber Count Grows, but Revenue Declines as per their Q4 2023 Report
February 2024
- ANGA COM starts on 14 May 2024 – Already 450 Exhibitors on 25,000 sqm
- Fuse Media Partners With Lionsgate, Tastemade and TMB (Trusted Media Brands) as it Enters 2024-25 Upfront
- Disney and Reliance Merger Valued at $8.5 Billion
- Rise Appoints Jodi Morelli as Growth Manager for North America
- Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Ends Merger Talks with Paramount Global
- Web Application Attacks Intensify in Fourth Quarter of 2023, According to New Edgio Quarterly Attack Trends Report
- LATV (Latino Alternative Television) is the #1 and Largest Hispanic-Focused Digital Network for Two Consecutive Months
- Paramount Global Teams Up with MultiChoice to Introduce Paramount+ Destination in Africa
- Viaplay to Roll Out Ad-Supported Option, Addresses Account Sharing Measures in Recovery Efforts
- NPAW 2023 Streaming Industry Report: VoD Daily User Engagement Grew by 12% for the First Time in Two Years
- Vimeo Reports $106 Million in Revenue for Q4 2023
- SEBI Reveals $240 Million Fund Misallocation at Zee Entertainment
- Fubo Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Over New Sports Streaming Venture
- SMPTE Releases Engineering Report on Artificial Intelligence and the Media
- Mediaproxy LogServer forms part of BCE’s new Media-as-a-Service offering
- Paramount Global and Comcast Explore Strategic Streaming Partnership
- Netflix to Lose Top Spot in Arabic Markets by 2029, New Research Predicts
- Roku Surpasses 80 Million Users While Facing Revenue Dip Amid International Expansion
- Akamai Technologies Exceeds Earnings Expectations in Q4
- Paramount Lay-offs 800 US Employees
- Amazon Removes Dolby Features from Basic Plan, Offers Upgrade for $2.99 in the US
- Amazon Hit with $5 Million Lawsuit Over Prime Video Ad Tier and Misleading Practices
- Lionsgate’s Streaming Numbers Rise Amidst Overall Revenue Hit
- X Secures Two-Year Deal with WWE for ‘WWE Speed’ Series Featuring 5-Minute Matches
- Walt Disney to invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games
- ITVX Records 315 Million Views in January
- Plex Launches Its Long-Awaited Rental Platform with Prices Starting at $3.99
- YouTube TV Hits 8 Million Subscribers
- ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery Set to Introduce New Sports Streaming Service by 2024
- Disney+ and Paramount Streamlining Content: Titles Set for Removal in Strategic Move
- Women in Streaming – Interview with Shivani Kochhar
- Freely Streaming Service by Everyone TV Scheduled for Launch in Q2 2024
- Chicago Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Service in Nation’s Third-Largest TV Broadcast Market
- SIAC Denies Sony’s Injunction Against Zee Entertainment Amid Merger Dispute
- Jio Cinema Bags the Exclusive Rights for Celebrity Cricket League Season 10
- YouTube’s Subscription Services Surpass 100 Million Subscribers
- Reports Indicate Disney Is Selling a 60% Stake in Its Indian Operations to Viacom 18 for $3.9 Billion
- Rise Announces 2024 Global Mentoring Program
- Frédéric Fiévez appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BCE
- ModernTV Announces RokuTV support with its in-house developed app
January 2024
- Sky Sports Set to Unveil Exclusive Tennis Channel with Over 4,000 Live Matches
- Sky Announces 1,000 Job Cuts as Consumers Move from Pay TV to Streaming Services
- Call for entries for IABM BaM Awards® NAB Show 2024 edition
- Philips MediaSuite TVs and DAZN Set to Enhance In-Room Sports Viewing in Hotels
- Disney Star to Pursue Legal Action Against ZEEL for Dropping the $1.4B Cricket Broadcasting Agreement
- Fubo Introduces AI-Based Instant Headlines for Live News Customization
- NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine Expands Partnership with Pixellot to Offer Live AI-Automated Streaming Technology to Sports Venues at No Cost
- ODK Media, The First Nielson One Ads-certified AAPI focused publisher
- Netflix Records 13.1 Million Subscriber Growth in Q4 2023
- OUTtv Proud Heads to Freeview UK
- Amagi’s 10th FAST Report Unveils 28% Rise in Global Ad Impressions and Steady Shift in Ad Dollars Toward CTV
- BT Media and Broadcast and LiveU Collaborate to Offer Live Content Capability for Broadcasters
- Australian Open Digital Viewership Surges by 13% on Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe
- SMPTE Announces 2024 Leadership
- Netflix to stream WWE Raw from January 2025
- Norigin Media Launches CTV White-label FAST Apps
- Sony Cancels Merger with Zee, Citing Leadership Disputes and Regulatory Concerns
- NAB Show Spotlights Innovation Featuring ‘Product of the Year’ Awards on the Main Stage
- Telus Bundles Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video: Starting at CAD 20
- Apple Vision Pro Opens for Pre-Orders Featuring Disney+ and Advanced 3D Viewing Options
- UK’s TNT Sports Secures Five-Year Deal for Broadcasting International Cricket Matches from India
- Peacock Exclusive AFC Wild Card Draws 27.6 Million Viewers, Breaking US Digital Broadcast Records
- Amazon Prime Video Steps Up in Sports Broadcasting with Strategic Investment in Diamond Sports Group
- The Creator Economy Takes Center Stage as Creators, Influencers and Brands Meet at NAB Show
- Open Broadcast Systems releases high-performance SRT implementation
- URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT services on iOS and Android
- Imagine Communications Acquires Marketron REV Sales Platform for TV Broadcast
- Netflix Cancels 100+ shows: Prioritizes Quality over Quantity
- Amagi ADS PLUS Streamlines CTV Advertising With the Launch of FAST Deals Curated Marketplace
- Relo Metrics Announces Partnership with Reading FC
- Twitch Announces Layoff of 500 Employees Amidst Restructuring
- Amazon Announces Major Layoffs in Prime Video and MGM Studios Divisions Amid Strategic Shift
- IABM Announces new UK Members’ Council line-up
- SMPTE Announces New Membership Benefits for 2024 Change Campaign
- TAG Video Systems Technology Adopted by Amagi for Enhanced Quality of Service
- Amagi and Applicaster Partner to Drive D2C App-based FAST Channel Distribution and Monetization
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