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2024–2025

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June 2025

  1. RTL Acquires Sky Deutschland in €150 Million Deal, Expanding Subscriber Base and Streaming Portfolio
  2. Disney and Charter Expand Carriage Deal, Bringing Hulu to Spectrum TV and Restoring Cable Channels
  3. ESPN Secures Exclusive Rights to UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 for Spanish-Speaking Latin America
  4. JioHotstar Nears Netflix with 300 Million Subscribers After IPL 2025 Boost
  5. Amazon Targets India’s Streaming Market with Dual-Platform Strategy
  6. Paramount+ Drops Showtime Branding From Premium Streaming Plan
  7. NBA Playoffs Power TNT and Warner Bros. Discovery to TV Viewership Gains in May
  8. YouTube and the NFL Are Teaming Up to Reach Gen Z and Millennials
  9. Prime Video Adds NFDC’s ‘Cinemas of India’ Library to Boost Classic Indian Cinema Access
  10. How YouTube’s AI and TV Integration Are Redefining Short-Form Video
  11. WBD Sports to Broadcast Legends Team Cup Featuring Iconic Tennis Stars in 2025
  12. Sky Italia Extends Exclusive Wimbledon Broadcast Rights Until 2030
  13. Disney and Amazon Unite to Redefine Global Streaming Advertising
  14. Netflix Teams Up with Canal+ to Expand in Sub-Saharan Africa
  15. YouTube to Bring Advanced AI Tool Veo 3 to Shorts, Ushering in a New Era of Video Creation
  16. Netflix and TF1 Sign New Deal to Stream Live French TV and Shows Starting 2026
  17. Tubi Brings YouTube Creator Content to Its Streaming Platform with New Initiative
  18. MIB Asks MSOs to Share CAS and SMS Details with DoT by June 20, 2025
  19. Lionsgate, DirecTV Team Up for Exclusive Streaming and Satellite Channel
  20. beIN Sports Secures Premier League Broadcast Rights in MENA Through 2028
  21. ITV, Channel 4, and Sky Join Forces to Launch Unified TV Ad Marketplace for SMEs
  22. Warner Bros. Partners With Bhanushali Studios to Create Bollywood Versions of Iconic Films
  23. Netflix Expands Programmatic Ad Access With Yahoo DSP Partnership
  24. Tubi Expands UK Library With Thousands of Free Movies and TV Shows
  25. YouTube Updates Moderation Rules to Protect Free Speech on Sensitive Topics
  26. Amazon Increases Prime Video Ad Load to 4–6 Minutes Per Hour
  27. beIN Sports to Continue Broadcasting Bundesliga in France Until 2029
  28. HBO Family and Several Cinemax Channels to Shut Down in August 2025
  29. Disney and Universal Sue Midjourney Over AI Use of Popular Characters
  30. Zee Channels Removed from Airtel DTH Packs Amid Ongoing Fee Dispute
  31. HBO Max Expands to 12 New Countries as Warner Bros. Discovery Eyes 100 Markets
  32. Netflix Pledges €1 Billion to Spain as It Doubles Down on Spanish Originals
  33. Warner Bros. Discovery to Split Into Two Companies: One for Streaming, One for Traditional TV
  34. MUBI Raises $100M Amid Slump in Media Startup Funding
  35. Disney Finally Buys Full Control of Hulu from Comcast for $9 Billion
  36. Netflix and Balaji Telefilms Announce New Creative Collaboration for Streaming Content
  37. Canal+ and Netflix Join Forces to Bring Global and African Content to French-Speaking Africa
  38. Malaysia’s sooka Boosts Free Streaming Options with wedotv Deal
  39. ESPN’s Next Era Begins Fall 2025 with Streaming App
  40. Disney, Bell Media Launch Streaming Bundle with Disney+, Crave, and TSN in Canada
  41. Warner Bros. Discovery Cuts Cable Jobs Amid Cord-Cutting Pressure
  42. AMC Networks Partners with Runway to Use AI for Content and Marketing
  43. FanCode to Broadcast UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, U21 Men’s Championship in India
  44. FuboTV and DAZN Announce Multi-Year Sports Streaming Partnership in the US
  45. Apple TV+, Disney+ Expand Catalogues as SVOD Platforms Add 4,500 Titles
  46. I&B Ministry Demands ₹16,000 Cr from DTH Firms Amid Legal Disputes
  47. TVN Warner Bros. Discovery and Vectra Sign Long-Term Content and Advertising Deal
  48. UK SVoD Access Reaches 20.1 Million Homes in Q1 2025 as Paramount+ Leads Growth
  49. Disney+ Launches New Loyalty Program ‘Perks’ With Exclusive Rewards and Discounts
  50. Starz Gains 530K U.S. Subscribers in Q1 2025 Despite $177M Restructuring Charge

May 2025

  1. Dish TV Reports ₹402 Crore Net Loss in Q4 FY25 as Revenues Decline
  2. The New York Times Signs AI Content Licensing Deal With Amazon
  3. JioHotstar Reaches 280 Million Subscribers Since Launch in February
  4. MwareTV Expands TV Offering with Interactive TV Games Powered by Lala Games
  5. TF1 Group to Broadcast French National Basketball Matches Until 2029
  6. Prime Video’s First UEFA Champions League Season Draws 13 Million Viewers in UK and Ireland
  7. Vodafone Launches Its Own Movie Channels in Czech Republic and Slovakia
  8. JioStar and Sony Partner for India’s Tours of England Until 2026
  9. Gcore Appoints AI Expert Prof. Dr. Feiyu Xu as Board Advisor
  10. Netflix Becomes First Global Streamer to Join OzTAM’s Audience Measurement in Australia
  11. Transforming Live Sports: VisualOn and Agora to Demo AI-Powered Streaming at Broadcast Asia 2025
  12. Tata Play Faces Rs 510 Cr Loss in FY25 as Subscriber Numbers Continue to Fall
  13. Disney+ to Stream UEFA Women’s Champions League Across Europe Until 2030
  14. Gujarat Police Investigate ₹700 Crore IPTV Scam for Links to Radicalization and International Piracy Rings
  15. TelevisaUnivision and Disney Strike Distribution Deal to Expand Spanish-Language Content Across U.S. and Mexico
  16. Lionsgate Studios Reports $21.9M Profit After Starz Spinoff
  17. Amazon Prime Video to Introduce Ads in India from June 17
  18. NBCUniversal Joins MLB Rights Bidding After ESPN Opt-Out
  19. Warner Bros. Discovery Downgraded to Junk Bond Status Amid Linear TV Struggles
  20. CANAL+ Expands TV Sports Offering in Germany with Six-Channel SportsHD Package
  21. Sky Deutschland Renews NHL Broadcasting Deal, Ensuring Long-Term Coverage in Germany and Austria
  22. Paramount Unveils Wrestling Central FAST Channel Featuring WOW and NWA
  23. Canal+ Joins Bidding War for Austrian Bundesliga Broadcasting Rights
  24. Adobe Women’s FA Cup to Air Live from First Round in New TV Deal
  25. Dailymotion Acquires AI Video Editing App Mojo to Power Creator Tools
  26. CNN Announces New Digital Subscription Streaming Product After CNN+ Shutdown
  27. Netflix Promotes Ad Growth and Tech Edge in Upfront Pitch to Advertisers
  28. HBO Max Makes a Return as Warner Bros. Discovery Shifts Streaming Strategy Again
  29. ESPN Goes Direct-to-Consumer with New Streaming Plans Starting This Fall
  30. Amagi appoints industry veteran Emma Whitmore to head EMEA sales
  31. YouTube to Stream NFL Game for Free Worldwide this September
  32. FuboTV to Stream European League of Football Games in the U.S. Starting 2025
  33. Google Under Pressure as Apple Considers Perplexity AI Integration
  34. Amazon Prime Video Hits 130 Million Ad-Supported Viewers, Launches AI Ad Tech
  35. Fox One to Launch Before NFL Season, Targeting Viewers Without Cable
  36. Paramount Global Reports Q1 2025 Earnings: Streaming Growth Offsets Advertising Decline
  37. Dish TV and Sling TV Lose 383,000 Subscribers in Q1 2025
  38. Max Subscribers Face New Rules on Account Sharing
  39. Warner Bros. Discovery Grows Max to 122M Users, Eyes 150M by 2026
  40. Xperi Grows TiVo One to 2.5M Users, Eyes 7M by 2026
  41. Fubo Faces Advertising Revenue Decline Amid Channel Losses
  42. Roku Beats Q1 Forecasts, Acquires Frndly TV for $185M
  43. WAVES 2025 Puts India’s Media and Entertainment Industry on World Stage
  44. VisualOn Optimizer with C21 Live Encoder: Setting a New Benchmark for Video Quality
  45. Apple Posts $95.36 Billion in Q2 2025 Revenue Despite Tariff Challenges
  46. Gcore and AzInTelecom LLC announce strategic partnership to deliver sovereign cloud services in Azerbaijan

April 2025

  1. beIN Sports Extends UEFA Broadcast Rights Across MENA and Asia Until 2027
  2. Canal+ Sees Q1 Revenue Rise to €1.55 Billion, Driven by Content Hits and Global Expansion
  3. VICE Media Acquires UK-Based Cuba Pictures to Boost Scripted Content Production
  4. JioStar Reports Rs 10,006 Crore in Gross Revenue, JioHotstar Crosses 100 Million Paid Users
  5. Banijay in Early Talks to Acquire ITV or ITV Studios
  6. Netflix Launches New Subtitle Options for a Better Viewing Experience
  7. TelevisaUnivision Avoids Tariff Impact, Posts Q1 2025 Profit
  8. Warner Bros. Discovery and DC Comics Beat Superman Copyright Lawsuit in U.S. Court
  9. Peacock Grows to 41M Subscribers as Comcast Sees Mixed Q1 Results
  10. Air France Adds Canal+ Shows to In-Flight Entertainment Starting May 2025
  11. YouTube Celebrates 20 Years With New Features and Big Numbers
  12. Warner Bros. Discovery Launches Profile Sharing Feature for Max
  13. Reshet 13 Management Takes Control in Major Buyout from Access Industries, WBD
  14. Transcoding Vertical Videos With Inhouse Developed Transcoder
  15. USA Defeats Canada in Overtime to Win 2025 Women’s Ice Hockey World Championship
  16. Netflix Reports $10.54B in Q1 Revenue
  17. Euroleague Basketball Renews Long-Term Broadcast Deal with Israel’s Sports Channel
  18. Paramount+ Expands in Japan Through Lemino Streaming Deal
  19. DAZN and Ligue 1 Part Ways as TV Rights Deal Breaks Down
  20. Acast Joins Forces with The Athletic to Handle Podcast Ad Sales
  21. LG and Zenapse Bring Emotion-Based Targeting to Connected TV Ads
  22. Max Officially Replaces BluTV in Turkey, Expanding Content and Turkish Originals
  23. Deutsche Telekom to Offer Free MagentaTV Content Starting April 24, 2025
  24. Jio and Airtel Drive India’s Multiplay Market with OTT and Fibre Combos
  25. Disney+ and Hulu Now Support Dynamic Ads and Instant Deals for Live Events
  26. Hollywood Streamers Chase Profits as Netflix Stays on Top
  27. Rakuten TV and TCL Join Hands to Launch Over 50 Free FAST Channels Across Europe
  28. UK Levies and US Tariffs Threaten Platforms Like Netflix and Apple TV+
  29. IPL and Champions Trophy Fuel Pay-TV Comeback in India
  30. Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Streaming Footprint with OSN+ Integration
  31. AMC Orders Docuseries Gold Rush Chronicling the San Francisco 49ers Dynasty
  32. DISH Network and IBCAP File Lawsuit Against Illegal Streaming Services Lemo TV and Kemo IPTV
  33. Apple TV+ Launches on Prime Video in Japan and the Netherlands
  34. CNN Prima NEWS Launches Feature-Packed News App for On-the-Go Access
  35. DirecTV In Flight Brings Live U.S. TV to International Flights
  36. IMAX and Toho Cinemas Expand Partnership with Six New IMAX Theaters in Japan
  37. Hulu Goes Down for Thousands of Users
  38. Samsung Brings HDR10+ to Netflix on Smart TVs and Monitors
  39. AMC Networks Expands Ad Opportunities With Shudder, Acorn, and The Sphere
  40. New Zealand Rugby and INEOS Resolve Legal Dispute Over £22 Million Sponsorship Deal
  41. MTN Group and Synamedia Partner to Develop Pan-African Streaming Platform
  42. Max Expands Ad-Supported Streaming Tier to Spain, Portugal, and Andorra
  43. YouTube Set to Surpass Disney as Top Global Media Company by Revenue
  44. NHL and Rogers Extend Canadian Broadcast Rights Deal Through 2038 in $11 Billion Agreement
  45. DAZN Expands EuroLeague Women Coverage with Exclusive Final Six Broadcasting Rights
  46. CNBC Expands Beyond Cable with CNBC+ on Apple TV and Roku
  47. NFL’s 2025 Christmas Day Tripleheader Signals a Major Shift in Sports Streaming and Media Strategy
  48. Amagi expands global NOC operations with a new local facility in the USA
  49. Northern Data Group and Gcore announce strategic partnership to transform AI deployment and Inferencing
  50. Apple TV+ Now Available as an Add-On Subscription on Prime Video in India
  51. YouTube Testing Ad-Free Video Sharing for Premium Users
  52. eir Becomes Ireland’s Only TV Provider to Offer Free Amazon Prime
  53. Max Streaming Service Launches in Australia with HBO, Warner Bros, and More
  54. Sport1 Expands Beyond Sports with New Entertainment Streaming Platform Show1.tv
  55. Euronews and Africanews Now Available on Freeview UK as FAST Channels

March 2025

  1. DirecTV Expands Skinny-Bundle Offerings with New Content & Sports Channels
  2. India Introduces WAVES Bazaar, a Digital Hub for Media & Entertainment
  3. Amagi Set to Showcase Next-Gen Cloud Broadcast Solutions at NAB 2025
  4. Sphere Abacus Joins Bell Media in Global Expansion Move
  5. MLB.TV Experiences Outage on Opening Day
  6. JioHotstar Reportedly Surpasses 100 Million Subscribers, Expanding Its Reach Across India
  7. France Televisions Unifies Branding Under ‘france.tv’
  8. DirecTV Joins IBCAP to Tackle Piracy of American Content
  9. Amagi ADS PLUS aims to Streamline Premium CTV Inventory Access Through Connection with The Trade Desk’s OpenPath
  10. NBC Interested in MLB Rights as ESPN Ends Contract Early
  11. Every Action Counts : How Tracking & Measuring User Behaviour Drives OTT Revenue
  12. Virgin Media Launches UK’s First 24/7 Rugby Channel on Premier Sports
  13. Tele2 to Offer Max as Part of Its Entertainment Package in Sweden
  14. Dish TV’s Watcho Partners with Cloud TV OS to Expand Reach on Smart TVs
  15. Paramount+ Expands with New Subscription Tiers in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria
  16. JioStar Eyes ₹4,500 Crore in Ad Revenue for IPL 2025 with 32 Sponsorship Deals
  17. Sky Media Launches New Sports Marketplace for Easy Access to Live Sports Advertising
  18. Amagi and Olyzon Announce Collaboration to Facilitate the Delivery of Innovative Advertising Campaigns on CTV
  19. Dodgers Fans Can Now Stream SportsNet LA Without Cable
  20. Vodafone Adds Disney+ Premium to Its Entertainment Lineup
  21. Experience Our Premier Video Monitoring & Processing Software at NAB 2025!
  22. Apple TV+ Reportedly Losing Over $1 Billion a Year Despite Major Investment
  23. DAZN Becomes Global Broadcast Partner for Women’s Elite Rugby (WER)
  24. VisualOn and Agora Partner to Showcase AI-Powered Ultra-Low Latency Sports Streaming at NAB 2025
  25. Tribal Ready Partners with Synamedia to Deliver Empowering Video Services to Native American Communities with Synamedia Senza
  26. Texas Rangers’ New Sports Network Secures Streaming Deal with Fubo TV
  27. Mediaproxy Unveils Groundbreaking Solutions at NAB Show 2025
  28. MwareTV showcases no-code app design with Lightning 3.0 integration at NAB
  29. YouSee Expands Streaming Offering with Prime Video in Denmark
  30. Synamedia unveils Quortex Switch: the industry’s first standards-based CDN switching solution for enhanced multi-CDN management
  31. Amazon to Streamline Management, Cutting Thousands of Jobs to Boost Efficiency
  32. Virgin Media O2 Expands Access to UKTV Channels and Streaming Service
  33. DAZN and Mediaset Partner to Broadcast FIFA Club World Cup in Spain and Italy
  34. NBCUniversal Adds Regional Sports Networks to Peacock as Paid Add-Ons
  35. Mirantis and Gcore Partner to Tackle AI Infrastructure Challenges
  36. Star Sports Adds 8 New Channels After Merging with Sports18
  37. Tata Play Partners with FanCode to Launch Tata Play FanCode Sports
  38. DirecTV Expands Sports Offering with MyHome Team Add-On
  39. DAZN and LIV Golf Announce Long-Term Global Streaming Partnership
  40. IOC and Comcast NBCUniversal Extend Olympic Partnership Until 2036
  41. Sky Deutschland Rolls Out Sky Stream Upgrade for Sky Q Customers
  42. Amazon Prime Video Adds Apple TV+ as a New Streaming Channel in Germany
  43. JioHotstar Reports High Viewership During ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025
  44. AI Hype in OTT: Democratising Digital Tools to Accelerate Growth
  45. Callaway Golf Partners with Sky Sports to Sponsor Major Golf Events
  46. AIK Football Launches Dedicated FAST Channel on Pluto TV
  47. WWE to Stream Exclusively on Netflix in India from April 1, 2025
  48. Jio Hotstar Views Surges to 90.1 Crore During IND vs NZ Final
  49. Prime Video Introduces AI-Aided Dubbing for More Accessible Content
  50. Netflix Eyes Global Expansion with $18B Content Investment
  51. YouTube Hits 125 Million Subscribers, Expands Premium Lite Plan
  52. Tips Music & Sony Music Publishing Expand Global Partnership with YouTube
  53. Premium OTT Services in Indonesia & Thailand: A Golden Opportunity for Advertisers
  54. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max to Replace BluTV in Turkey on April 15
  55. VisualOn Showcases Breakthrough AI-Powered CAE, Video Streaming, and Monetization Solutions at NAB 2025
  56. Warner Bros. Discovery Adds 6.4M Streaming Subscribers, Eyes 150M by 2026
  57. Hearst Networks EMEA moves to Synamedia cloud distribution to cut costs and increase reliability
  58. JioStar Sets Sights on 1 Billion Viewers as IPL 2025 Becomes the ‘Year of the Advertiser’
  59. Hulu Faces Streaming Issues During Oscars 2025, Viewers Left Frustrated
  60. EchoStar Reports Pay-TV Subscriber Loss in Q4 2024, But Sees Positive Free Cash Flow
  61. Czech Streaming Services Voyo and O2 TV Merge to Launch Oneplay on March 10
  62. Formula 1’s Popularity Soars as Netflix Eyes 2026 TV Rights

February 2025

  1. Sky Criticizes Amazon Over Fire Stick Piracy Impact on Premier League
  2. Amazon Prime Video to Exclusively Stream 21 New York Yankees Games in 2025
  3. Barb Expands YouTube Audience Measurement for TV Viewing
  4. Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max Streaming in Australia on March 31
  5. Paramount Global Reports Q4 Financial Results Ahead of Skydance Media Sale
  6. Baidu Strengthens AI & Streaming Strategy with $2.1B YY Live Purchase
  7. MwareTV unveils Lightning 3.0 support for award-winning App Builder at Mobile World Congress
  8. Tata Play and Airtel Digital TV Plan Merger to Reshape India’s DTH Market
  9. Disney’s Fubo Acquisition Sparks Antitrust Concerns
  10. Starlink Nears Approval to Launch Satellite Internet in India, Opening Doors for OTT Expansion
  11. Qvest and Arabsat Partner to Launch a New OTT Streaming Platform
  12. DAZN Demands €573 Million from French Football League Amid TV Rights Dispute
  13. India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy Match Sets New Streaming Records on JioHotstar
  14. Netflix Pledges $1 Billion Investment in Mexico’s Film and TV Industry
  15. Vodafone TV Partners with Warner Bros. Discovery to Launch Max in Greece
  16. MIB Warns OTT Platforms Against Obscene Content Following YouTube Incident
  17. Max Gains 1.4 Million Subscribers in Southeast Asia Following Standalone Launch
  18. FuboTV Expands Multicultural Content with New Bundles for U.S. Viewers
  19. BBC Studios Expands Partnership with Movistar Plus+ to Launch BBC Player in Spain
  20. JioStar Expands Sports Broadcasting Network Ahead of IPL 2025
  21. NFL Playoffs and College Football Boost Broadcast and Cable Viewership
  22. Whip Media Appoints Welby Chen as Chief Executive Officer
  23. Saudi Arabia Invests $1 Billion in DAZN, Forms Sports Streaming Joint Venture
  24. Dens.TV and Wedotv Partner to Expand FAST Channel Offerings in Indonesia
  25. YouTube TV and Paramount Global Renew Carriage Deal, Avoiding Channel Blackout
  26. Reliance-Disney to Introduce Hybrid Model for IPL Streaming, Ending Fully Free Access
  27. DAZN and TelevisaUnivision Partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Broadcast in the US
  28. NFL Hit with Antitrust Lawsuit Over Social Media Restrictions
  29. Warner Bros. Opens New TV Production Unit in Italy
  30. Roku Exceeds Expectations in Q4 2024, Revenue Reaches $1.2 Billion
  31. JioHotstar: India’s Largest OTT Platform Unveiled
  32. Dekkoo to have their new Lightning JS Application developed by TV2Z
  33. Apple TV App Launches on Android After Eight-Year Wait
  34. Philo Expands FAST Offerings and Plans TVOD Launch
  35. BBC Studios and Banijay Asia Sign Multi-Year Partnership for Indian Content
  36. Sky Unveils Sky Glass Gen 2 with Upgraded Display and Sound System
  37. Super Bowl LIX Sets New Viewership Records Despite Blowout Game
  38. Apple Music Now Included in TIM Plans, Plus Apple TV+ Discount
  39. Sun TV Reports Lower Profits in Q3 as Advertisers Shift to Digital
  40. ITV to Broadcast LIV Golf 2025 Season for Free
  41. Mediaproxy names netorium AG as partner for DACH region
  42. ESPN and Major League Rugby Announce Broadcast Partnership
  43. Nielsen and Paramount Resolve Contract Dispute, Sign New Deal
  44. Warner Bros. Releases 31 Movies on YouTube for Free with Ads
  45. Fox News Media to Promote Brand and Streaming Shows During Super Bowl
  46. Starz Offers 30-Day Access on YouTube TV in New Promotion
  47. Titan OS Partners with Zee Entertainment to Launch Zee One in Europe
  48. Fox Corp Enters Streaming with New Subscription Service
  49. YouTube’s Q4 Ad Revenue Soars to $10.5B
  50. Amagi’s 14th Global FAST Report Reveals a Shift Toward Unified Distribution Strategies Among Content Providers

January 2025

  1. NOW Streaming Service to Receive Major Upgrade Starting February 18
  2. Sunday Night Soccer Coming to Apple TV+ in 2025
  3. Netflix Introduces One-Tap Season Downloads for iOS Users
  4. Tubi Expands to the UK via TiVo OS, Bringing Free Streaming to More Viewers
  5. TNT Sports to Integrate Eurosport Content in the UK and Ireland from February 28
  6. Bubble Agency Acquires HighRez, Expanding Its Expertise and Presence in the Physical Security and Media Technology Sectors
  7. World Surf League Championship Tour 2025 to Stream on ESPN+ and Disney+
  8. Comcast Launches $70 Sports & News TV Package
  9. Coldplay’s Ahmedabad Concert Becomes a Landmark Event on Disney+ Hotstar
  10. DAZN to Stream SLB Women’s Finals Globally for Free
  11. Sony Sports Network Acquires Broadcast Rights for World Pickleball League
  12. How to Watch the 97th Oscars 2025
  13. Starz Secures Exclusive Rights to Lionsgate Films with New Licensing Deal
  14. Zee and Star India Face Off in Legal Battle Over Failed ICC Media Rights Deal
  15. Max and Starz Now Available as a Bundle on Prime Video
  16. Netflix added 19 Million Subscribers in Q4 2024, Reaching over 301.6 Million Globally
  17. RTL Group and Deutsche Telekom Extend RTL+ Partnership Until 2030
  18. Netflix Announces 2025 Price Hikes
  19. ARD and ZDF Secure UEFA Euro 2028 Free-TV Rights
  20. Sky Customers Face Changes to Paramount+ Subscription
  21. Tet and Netflix Collaborate on New Subscription Options
  22. Disney+ Now Fully Integrated on Sunrise TV
  23. UKTV Achieves Record Growth with Revamped U Streaming Platform
  24. Disney+ Hotstar to Live Stream Coldplay’s Republic Day Concert in India
  25. Edgio Shuts Down Operations Following Bankruptcy Filing
  26. Crunchyroll Launches on Sky TV Platforms in the UK and Ireland
  27. Gcore enhances Everywhere Inference with flexible deployment options, including cloud, on-premise, and hybrid
  28. DirecTV Expands Addressable TV Advertising Capabilities with Invidi
  29. Tubi Joins Super Bowl Streaming Lineup as Monthly Users Hit 97 Million
  30. Fubo Subscriber Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Disney Over ESPN Deals
  31. MySports by DirecTV Launches in 24 Markets With ESPN and others
  32. Cosm and WWE Sign Multi-Year Deal for Shared Reality Events
  33. Disney, Fox, and WBD Halt Plans for Venu Sports Amid Legal Challenges
  34. WWE Raw’s Netflix Debut Sees Record-Breaking Global Viewership
  35. Disney reports 157 Million Global Monthly Active Users Ad-Supported Streaming Platform
  36. DirecTV Makes Satellite Ads Easier to Access
  37. Discovery+ starts 2025 with Price Hikes for Streaming Plans
  38. Rakuten TV launches ‘NORDIC FILMS’, a new fast channel entirely dedicated to the best of Nordic Cinema
  39. Comcast and Paramount Global Secure Multi-Year Carriage Agreement
  40. Roku Reaches 90 Million Streaming Homes in 2025
  41. Amazon’s 2025 Upfront to Focus on Ad-Supported Media
  42. Disney Takes Majority Control in Hulu Live TV and Fubo Merger
  43. Spotify Launches New Monetization Program for Creators
  44. Netflix’s Holiday Hits: Squid Game Season 2 and Live NFL Coverage
  45. Netflix’s NFL Christmas Day Games Break Streaming Records
  46. Apple TV+ for Free This New Year’s Weekend

2024 515

December 2024

  1. Netflix India to Exclusively Stream WWE Content from 2025
  2. News Corp and Telstra Sell Foxtel to Sports Streaming Giant DAZN
  3. Sony Acquires Exclusive Media Rights for New Zealand Cricket in $100M Deal
  4. CAA and YouTube Join Forces to Combat AI-Generated Fakes
  5. Max Launches “Max Rewind” to Recap 2024
  6. Netflix Faces €4.75M Fine Over Data Privacy Violations in the Netherlands
  7. Roku Secures X Games Streaming Rights in Sports Expansion
  8. Mediaproxy receives Dolby approval
  9. FanCode Teams Up with FIFA+ for Non-Live Content Offerings
  10. BBC and ITV secured the FIFA World Cup Rights for 2026 and 2030
  11. NFL and Betches Team Up to Connect with Young Women
  12. Disney, WBD & Fox Fail to Dismiss Venu Sports Suit, Trial Set for 2025
  13. ITV’s Partnership with YouTube
  14. YouTube TV Announces New Subscription Rate of $82.99
  15. ABC Commercial Partners With Amagi to Launch Suite of FAST Channels Showcasing Iconic Australian Content
  16. Prime Video Launches CN Rewind, Offering Cartoon Network Classics as an Add-On Subscription
  17. Sky Expands UK Offerings with Max Streaming Bundles
  18. OSNtv introduces first-of-its-kind advanced Connected TV advertising in MENA region powered by Synamedia Iris, transforming linear broadcast advertising
  19. Comcast and Warner Bros. Discovery Resolve Legal Dispute Over Harry Potter Series Partnership
  20. Canal+ Pulls Pay-TV Channels from DTT
  21. HBO’s Cable Content Goes Live on Max for Streaming
  22. Apple TV+ Now Available on Prime Video UK
  23. Disney+ Expands Library with Hulu and ESPN Content Integration
  24. I-League Matches to Air on Sony Sports as AIFF Signs Deal with Shrachi Sports for Commercial Rights
  25. Amagi Acquires Argoid AI to Accelerate AI-driven Innovation in the Media and Entertainment Industry
  26. Walmart Finalizes $2.3 Billion Purchase of Vizio
  27. TelevisaUnivision Announces Major Workforce Reduction Amid Restructuring
  28. Doordarshan to Broadcast Hockey India League 2024-25 as Official Partner

November 2024

  1. RunnTV Announces Strategic Investment from eMedia, South Africa
  2. Streambox Media Unveils ‘Dor’: India’s First Subscription-Based TV Service
  3. Streaming Services Offer Black Friday Deals Amid Ongoing Profitability Struggles
  4. Lionsgate Officially Moves Toward Studio-Starz Split Through SEC Filing
  5. Global Streaming’s Power Play: Free Sports Platforms Reshape Audience Engagement Worldwide
  6. Warner Bros Discovery Faces Investor Lawsuit Over NBA Deal Fallout
  7. Akamai Buys Edgio Security and Delivery Contracts for $125M in Bankruptcy Sale
  8. Bending Spoons Acquires Brightcove in $233M Deal
  9. DirecTV Cancels Dish Agreement Over Debt Exchange Issues
  10. WWE Network Ends UK Service Ahead of Move to Netflix
  11. Asian Cricket Council Announces New Media Rights Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) For 2024-2031
  12. Fox Entertainment and Hulu Renew Multi-Year Streaming Partnership
  13. Sling TV to Increase Subscription Prices Starting December
  14. Prime Video Launches Channel K: A New Hub for Korean Entertainment via Add-On Subscription
  15. JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Merge to Form JioStar, Launch Subscription Plans
  16. Prasar Bharati Unveils Its Latest OTT Platform: Waves
  17. Comcast to Announce Cable Networks Spinoff Strategy
  18. Netflix, Meta Hit With Lawsuit Over Alleged “Quid Pro Quo” Against Facebook Watch
  19. Liberty Media Unveils Liberty Live Spinoff as CEO Greg Maffei Plans Departure
  20. NBA and Warner Bros. Discovery Settle Dispute, Sign 11-Year Contract
  21. Disney Reports 6% Growth in Q4 Revenue
  22. Disney Faces $1.5 Billion Impairment on Star India Acquisition in FY24
  23. Amazon to Shut Down Freevee, Ending Five-Year Run of Ad-Supported Streaming Service
  24. Disney, Reliance, Viacom18 Finalize Merger, Forming India’s Entertainment Powerhouse
  25. Sun TV Network’s Quarterly Profit Declines Nearly 12%, PAT at Rs. 409.32 Crore
  26. Star India’s Operational Revenue Falls 6.19% in FY24, Drops to INR 18,587 Crores
  27. Warner Bros. Discovery Expands Max with Prime Video Add-On in Sweden and Netherlands
  28. Balaji Telefilms Appoints Nitin Burman as Chief Revenue Officer
  29. G-Mana and VisualOn to Revolutionize Client-Side Reporting and Interactive AdFormats at SportsPro OTT 2024
  30. Paramount Global Adds 3.5 Million Streaming Subsribers in Q3 Amid 6% Revenue Decline
  31. AMC Networks Sees 10% Decline in U.S. Ad Revenue, While Streaming Subscribers Surge to 11.8 Million
  32. Warner Bros. Discovery’s Streaming Growth Soars, Subscriber Count Reaches 110.5M
  33. Lionsgate Reports Revenue Decline, CEO Calls Quarter “Disappointing”
  34. aha OTT announces Writers Talent Hunt in collaboration with MassMovie Makers, Amrutha Productions
  35. YouTube Sees 84 Million Viewing Hours for Presidential Election Day News
  36. IGADO launches tailored streaming service for Ethiopia on the MwareTV platform
  37. Sony Takes Legal Action Against CBS, Cites Paramount’s Layoffs for Decline in Performance
  38. Amazon Beats Q3 Expectations, Fueled by Cloud and Advertising Growth
  39. Saregama Reports 40.31% Revenue Growth in Q2, Reaches Rs 241.83 Crore
  40. El Reino Infantil Chooses Amagi to Broaden Content Reach Across Platforms
  41. Political Ad Revenues Fuel Fox Corp.’s Strong Earnings Growth
  42. Fubo TV Q3 Financials Show Subscriber and Revenue Growth
  43. Paramount Hit With Lawsuit Alleging Unlawful Sharing of Subscriber Data
  44. MwareTV takes another major step forward with the appointment of Neale Foster

October 2024

  1. YouTube Beats Wall Street Expectations with $8.92 Billion in Q3 Ad Revenue
  2. JioCinema Premium Content to be Available on OTTplay in New Partnership
  3. Reliance Industries Limited and Walt Disney Opt Out of Bundling Ad Slots for Cricket Coverage
  4. Mipcom Cannes 2024 Attracts 10,000+ Delegates
  5. 51% of Indian Consumers Access Pirated Content Despite Industry Efforts
  6. Skydance Brings Former Netflix Content Leader Cindy Holland as Advisor
  7. Netflix Partners with TED Talks to Launch Daily Word-Puzzle Game
  8. SiriusXM and ESPN+ Offer Six Months Free to Subscribers in New Offer
  9. Amagi’s 13th Global FAST Report Reveals Surge in Sports Streaming on FAST Platforms
  10. Sport 24 Secures Extended NBA Broadcast Rights
  11. CCI Conditions RIL-Disney Merger Approval on 7 Channel Divestment
  12. TelevisaUnivision Reports Record Political Ad Revenue for Q3
  13. Poonawalla Acquires Dharma Productions in Competitive Race
  14. Amagi Wins Technology & Engineering Emmy® Award For Pioneering Development Of Manifest-Based Playout FAST Industry
  15. Seven Network Renews Partnership with ITV Studios
  16. Amagi Partners With Allrites to Expand the Global Distribution of Premium Asian Content Through Amagi NOW and Amagi CONNECT
  17. ZEEL Reports 70% Surge in Net Profit to Rs 209 Crore in Q2FY25
  18. RECRD and Shemaroo Entertainment Announce Partnership
  19. Netflix Hits 5 Million New Subscribers, Amids Profits and Margins Climb
  20. NBCUniversal Brings Local Sports to Peacock’s Streaming Platform
  21. Amazon’s Prime Video Set to Launch Higher-Priced Ad-Free Plan in India
  22. Lionsgate Play announces its biggest festive campaign – ‘Gatecrash Lionsgate’;giving viewers the chance to enjoy the app for free for 7 days
  23. TNT Sports Expands into Women’s Basketball with Unrivaled League Deal
  24. MwareTV showcases simple, profitable, subscriber-winning video platform at MWC Africa
  25. Reliance Industries in Advanced Talks to Acquire Stake in Dharma Productions
  26. YouTube Rolls Out Major Product Update: Sleep Timer, AI Thumbnails, and More
  27. ITV Studios Enhances Global Brand Licensing Division
  28. aha launches exclusive ‘Student Discount’ for Telugu students in USA
  29. Fox and NBCUniversal Partner to Bring 2025 Super Bowl on Telemundo
  30. JioCinema Surpasses 1.6 Cr Paid Subscriber Mark in Q2
  31. Amagi and LeadStory Launch Personalized FAST News Channel on Samsung TV Plus Australia and New Zealand
  32. DirecTV Announces Launch of FAST Platform Next Month
  33. CNN en Español Launches Exclusive Streaming Channel for Spain
  34. Gcore Named as a Major Player in IDC MarketScapeReport for European Public Cloud Infrastructure(IaaS) 2024
  35. Apple and Amazon Collaborate to Bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video Users
  36. Sony India’s FY24 Profit Drops by 19%, Advertising Revenue Shrinks
  37. Whip Media Launches Fan Pulse, the Industry’s First Community-Driven Sentiment Analysis Platform, Revolutionizing Data-Driven Content Decisions at Global Scale
  38. Bharti Airtel Nears Acquisition of Tata Play to Expand Digital TV Market Share
  39. Amazon and MX Player join forces to accelerate premium free entertainment for 250 million users in India
  40. JioCinema Appoints Ishan Chatterjee as Chief Business Officer
  41. Spectrum TV and NBCUniversal Partner to Bring Peacock for Pay-TV Customers
  42. Amagi partners with Whip Media to streamline Electric Entertainment’s FAST and AVOD Strategy
  43. Mawave Chooses Projective to Drive Efficiency for Marketing Campaigns
  44. DirecTV Set to Acquire Dish and Sling TV

September 2024

  1. Viacom18 Channels Set to Move to Star Following I&B Ministry Clearance
  2. Disney Announces Workforce Reductions as Part of Corporate Cost Review
  3. Paramount Global Initiates Second Round of Layoffs Across U.S.
  4. Disney Launches Paid Sharing Plan to Tackle Password Sharing
  5. Pluto TV and France’s M6+ Collaborate for New Streaming Venture
  6. Sky Renews Carriage Agreement with UKTV
  7. Disney Star Acquires Exclusive Rights for T10 Global Tournaments
  8. Sony Pictures Television Launches Kidzuko: A New YouTube Channel for Kids
  9. Gcore Introduces AI-Driven Web Application and API Protection at the Edge
  10. New Carriage Deal Between Disney and DirecTV Restores ABC, ESPN Access
  11. Charter’s Spectrum TV Select Brings Max to Subscribers at No Additional Cost
  12. Amagi Expands Footprint in Latin America with Mexico Entry
  13. Pluto TV Broadens FAST Service with Fresh News Channels
  14. Amagi and Applicaster Partner to Deliver Unparalleled Viewing Experiences
  15. Amagi Enables ABS-CBN to Transition to Cost-Effective and Scalable IP-Based Delivery in APAC
  16. VisualOn Collaborates with Intel to Optimize Live Video Streaming Efficiency and Quality
  17. VisualOn and QUANTEEC Partner to Advance SustainableStreaming Solutions
  18. DirecTV Raises Prices Amid Ongoing Disney Blackout
  19. Pay-TV Subscriber Surge Slows Down in Portugal
  20. Warner Bros. Discovery Launches Experiences Division, Adds Theme Parks and Studio Tours
  21. AMC Networks and Charter Spectrum Sign Early Renewal Deal, Bundle AMC+ with Cable TV Service
  22. Visionular and Ant Media Announce Strategic Collaboration to Revolutionize Live Streaming and Video Compression
  23. Gcore Appoints New Territory Manager for UK and Nordics
  24. YouTube Achieves Record TV Viewership in July
  25. Weekly Free NFL Game Streaming Coming to DAZN in Specific Regions
  26. VisualOn & Norlys Celebrate 10 Years of Pioneering OTT Solutions, Achieving Milestone with Samsung Smart TV Integration
  27. DirecTV Loses Disney Channels, Including ABC and ESPN, Amidst Carriage Battle

August 2024

  1. ESPN and USTA Continue Partnership with New Agreement
  2. Mediaproxy adds A3SA compliant decryption feature for ATSC 3.0
  3. CCI approves merger between the media assets of Reliance India Limited and The Walt Disney Company
  4. Airtel Closes Wynk Music Service, Introduces Apple Music for Customers
  5. Caracol Television Teams Up With Amagi to Launch FAST Channel in Latin America
  6. G-Mana and VisualOn Partner to Revolutionize Client-Side Reporting andClickable Ads with Advanced Ad Formats
  7. VisualOn Shortlisted for Product Innovation of the Year at Corporate StarAwards 2024
  8. CEF Technology LLC Enters Strategic Partnership with Elecard to Expand ProductOfferings in LATAM Markets
  9. Paramount+ Enhances French Offering with New Canal+ Partnership
  10. Unique no-code App Builder 2.0 leads IBC demonstrations from MwareTV
  11. RIL-Disney Collaboration May Lead to Disney+ Hotstar Content Merging with JioCinema
  12. Disney and RIL May Close Hindi, Regional Channels to Obtain CCI Merger Approval
  13. FuboTV Wins Court Battle, Halts Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery’s Venu Sports Venture
  14. Witness the rise of Gotham’s new kingpin with ‘The Penguin’, streaming on JioCinema Premium from 20th September
  15. Sun TV’s Q1 Earnings Down Due to Lower Ad Revenue
  16. MPI Media Group Selects Whip Media’s FASTrack Platform to Drive Growth
  17. Amagi Drives Oceania Growth With New Sales Leadership
  18. Record-Breaking Olympic Streaming for Warner Bros. Discovery
  19. Cartoon Network Website Shut Down by Warner Bros. Discovery
  20. Disney to Enforce Password Sharing Rules Starting in September
  21. Lionsgate’s Q2 Revenue Falls 8%, but Net Loss Improves from Last Year
  22. Paramount Announces Major Layoffs, Cuts 15% of U.S. Workforce
  23. Fox Corp’s Quarterly Profit Beats Projections, Revenue Growth Fuels 5% Stock Rise
  24. Disney Reports 4% Revenue Growth in Q3 2024
  25. Tata Play Drops Sony Channels from Its Package Without Prior Notice
  26. Disney Announces Price Hikes for Disney+, Hulu, ESPN+ Stand-Alone Plans and Bundles
  27. Amagi Partners with Anoki to Bring Contextual CTV Advertising to FAST
  28. Mediaproxy to show new LogServer capabilities at IBC 2024
  29. Amazon Sees 20% Growth in Q2 Ad Revenue
  30. Sky Sports+ Set to Launch Live on August 8th
  31. Roku Outperforms in Q2 2024 with Reduced Expenses and 39% Increase in Device Revenue
  32. Zee Entertainment Reports Profit Rise as Subscriber Base Expands
  33. Decision Day for Viacom18-Star Merger: NCLT to Announce Verdict
  34. Hundreds of Job Cuts Hit ‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny’ Developer Bungie

July 2024

  1. Netflix Announces $1.8 Billion Debt Bond Sale as Part of Refinancing Strategy
  2. New Veltech Roku TV Models Now Available in the UK
  3. Amagi’s 12th FAST Report Reveals Growing Impact of FAST on TV Networks, SVOD and Pay TV Businesses
  4. Apple TV+ May Soon Launch Ad-Supported Tier
  5. Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony Draws 28.6 Million on NBC and Peacock
  6. ITV Reports 3% Decline in Q2 Revenue
  7. Charter Reports Loss of 393,000 Video Subscribers in Q2
  8. ITV Studios Takes Majority Control of Hartswood Films
  9. Disney+, Hulu, Max Unveil Bundle Pricing as New Streaming Package Launches
  10. NBA Declines Warner Bros.Discovery’s Offer, Potential Legal Battle Looms
  11. MLB Network Launches Independent Streaming Platform, Accessible Without Pay-TV Subscription
  12. aha dominates inaugural NEXA Streaming Academy Awards with 13 wins, including Best Regional Platform
  13. VisualOn Sets New Standards in Video Streaming Efficiency With Innovative CAE and Media Player Solutions at IBC2024
  14. Peacock Reports $348M Quarterly Loss as Subscriber Numbers Decline to 33M
  15. YouTube Reports $8.66 Billion in Q2 Ad Revenue – a 13% increase compared to the same period last year
  16. Why Root-Cause Analysis, Error Correlation, and Multipoint Monitoring are Critical for Streaming Video
  17. Gcore Raises $60 Million in Series A Funding to Drive AI Innovation and Global Expansion
  18. Mediaproxy and Skyline Communications integrate systems for improved data analysis
  19. CTV Advertisements Stand Out with Higher Engagement Rates, Study Finds
  20. Paramount Advertising Unveils New Self-Service Platform for Small Businesses
  21. Netflix Acquires 13 AMC Series in New Expanded Deal
  22. WBD and YouTube collaborate for Paris 2024 Content Creator Initiative
  23. Disney Probes Data Breach After Hackers Leak Alleged Internal Memos
  24. Q1 2024: Netflix and Amazon Dominate Original Content Commissions
  25. Arabsat, ASBU & Globecast renew a Multi-Years Deal for Global Arabic Bouquet (GAB) services
  26. BBC Studios Partners with Samsung TV Plus for EMEA Channel Expansion
  27. Visionular Demonstrates Commitment to Security with SOC 2® Type I Report
  28. End of an Era: Redbox to Cease Operations After 22 Years
  29. Tata Play to Launch Binge Service in Bangladesh
  30. ITV Attracts 21.6 Million Viewers for England’s Semi-Final Victory
  31. Viacom18 Sets Mobile Ad Rates on Par with TV for Olympics 2024
  32. Charter and TelevisaUnivision Launch Free ViX Premium with Ads
  33. Mediaproxy integrates AI-Media’s LEXI captioning and transcription tool into LogServer
  34. Jared Grusd Appointed CEO of Nielsen’s Gracenote Division
  35. Oracle Founder Larry Ellison Invests in Son’s Paramount Buyout with $6 Billion
  36. JioCinema Announces Significant Additions to Technology Team Leadership
  37. NATO selects Synamedia Quortex Play to live stream 75th anniversary event in Washington D.C.
  38. Paramount and Skydance Media Finalize Merger Deal
  39. Warner Bros. Discovery, Snapchat Extend Sports Partnership
  40. Kudelski Secures CHF 150 Million Credit Facility
  41. Skydance, Paramount Resume Collaboration Talks
  42. Germane Media Launches Swift TV: A Free Streaming Service for Indian Viewers
  43. Tubi Now Available for UK Viewers
  44. Candle Media Announces Major Restructure Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts
  45. New appointment gives MwareTV high profile in Indian sub-continent
  46. Comcast Launches Now TV Latino, a $10-Month Spanish-Language Streaming Package
  47. Fubo TV and NBCUniversal Announce Partnership for Paris Olympics
  48. Esports World Cup Announces Partnership with WBD
  49. Vodafone Idea and Zee5 Announce Content Partnership, Launch New Vi Movies & TV Plans

June 2024

  1. SkyShowtime Now Available on Prime Video Channels Across Four European Markets
  2. CAA Launches New Media & Entertainment Partnerships Division
  3. Gcore Launches Advanced AI Solution for Real-Time Online Content Moderation and Compliance
  4. Paramount Cuts Comedy Central, TV Land, CMT, MTV Web Content from its cable channels offering
  5. Verizon Unveils New Logo, Introduces Streaming Discounts for Home Internet Users
  6. ITV’s Highest Viewership Recorded for England vs Slovenia Match 2024
  7. DAZN and ATP Media Collaborate to Launch Tennis TV in Latin America, Brazil, and the Caribbean
  8. Disney’s Attempt to Dismiss Antitrust Class Action Over ESPN and Hulu Ownership Rejected
  9. FAST thinking about the future of TV
  10. Amagi Selected as Lionsgate’s FAST Playout and Delivery Partner
  11. Amagi Showcases New Stream Technology With VIZIO
  12. Disney Integrates Ad Tech with Mercado DSP ahead of Disney+ LATAM launch
  13. The 5 Fast Growing FAST and AVOD Countries Globally on Sports Content
  14. Paramount+ Announces Price Hike for Ad-Supported and Premium Packages
  15. Banijay Brings Mr. Bean to FAST Channel Lineup
  16. Sony Pictures Networks India Announces Gaurav Banerjee as New MD & CEO
  17. DirecTV Secures a Deal with Lionsgate for FAST Channels
  18. Netflix selling popcorn: Is this a new marketing strategy?
  19. Canal+ Increases Investment in Asian Streaming Platform Viu
  20. Rakuten TV strengthens its FAST channel offering with the addition of Red Bull TV, Vevo Pop and Vevo Latino
  21. Exciting New Show Features Announced for IBC2024 at RAI Amsterdam
  22. ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere Attracts 7.8 Million, Marking a 22% Decline from Series Debut
  23. Excitel’s New Cable Cutter Plan Now Includes Amazon Prime Perks
  24. Sony Pictures Entertainment Announces Appointment of Nachiket Pantvaidya as General Manager, Sony Pictures International Productions – India
  25. Showmax Reports First Revenue Figures, Noting 22% Growth
  26. Oracle Announces Closure of Ad Business
  27. Warner Bros Discovery Acquires Rights for US French Open Coverage
  28. MultiChoice Faces Sharp Decline in Profits Amid Economic Slowdown
  29. India’s Disney+ Hotstar First to Stream Live Sports in Dolby Vision
  30. Is the Skydance, Paramount Global Deal Cancelled?
  31. Google TV Launches New FAST Advertising Options
  32. PallyCon Introduces Per-Minute Pricing for Distributor Watermarking to Combat Pre-Release Video Piracy
  33. Women in Streaming – Interview with Khushboo Yadav
  34. NEXA Sponsors SIIMA New Streaming Academy Awards 2024
  35. Titan OS Announces Partnership with Canal+
  36. UKTV Announces July 16 Launch for ‘U’ Masterbrand
  37. Amazon Secures Deal for Video Streaming Platform MX Player
  38. Why are we creating content?
  39. Gcore Unveils Inference at the Edge – Bringing AI Applications Closer to End Users for Seamless Real-Time Performance
  40. Premier Sports Secures Rights to Broadcast 20 SPFL Games Per Season
  41. Now TV Partners with Netflix to Launch New Service Bundle in Hong Kong
  42. Amagi Boosts FAST Channel Count in Brazil Through Strategic Partnership With Globo and AD Digital
  43. Lionsgate and Nielsen Partner for FAST Channel Measurement
  44. Warner Bros. Discovery Raises Costs for Ad-Free Max Plans
  45. Entries Now Open for 2024 Rise Awards
  46. Paramount and Skydance Set to Merge After Reaching Agreement
  47. Sony Pictures Embraces AI Technology for Film and TV Production
  48. FuboTV and Willow by Cricbuzz to Collaborate for T20 World Cup Coverage

May 2024

  1. Amazon Upgrades Fire TV Voice Search and Recommendations with AI Integration
  2. Intelsat Extends Partnership with Sony Pictures Networks India
  3. Sports Viewing is Supercharged with the Global Growth of FAST and AVOD
  4. Astro, Malaysia’s Largest Broadcaster, Selects Amagi and AWS to Transition Playout Services to the Cloud
  5. JioCinema Reaches 620 Million Viewers in IPL 2024, Setting New Streaming Record
  6. Philo Integrates AMC+ in its Streaming TV Bundle, Raises Subscription Charge to $28/month
  7. Verizon Announces 30% Discount on YouTube Premium, Adds Peacock to Streaming Catalog
  8. VisualOn to Showcase Revolutionary Optimizer Content-Aware Encoding Solutions at Broadcast Asia 2024
  9. Charter Spectrum Inks New Carriage Deal with Paramount, Featuring Paramount+
  10. Tata Group Acquires Disney’s Share in Tata Play, Worth $1 Billion
  11. ESPN and TNT Sports Ink 5-Year Deal for College Football Playoff Games
  12. ESPN Secures Rights to Broadcast FA Cup in US
  13. Southeast Asia Sees Record Surge in Video Streaming Subscriptions
  14. Comcast to charge $15/month for Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Package
  15. Chief Communications Marketing Officer Julia Phelps to Exit Paramount Global
  16. Canela Media Signs Exclusive Agreement with Warner Brothers Discovery Conexión Latina to Reach Bilingual U.S. Hispanic Audiences
  17. Netflix Unveils In-House Advertising Tech Platform, launching by 2025
  18. MPEG issues Call for Proposals for AI-based Point Cloud Coding
  19. Disney-Fox-Warner Sports Streaming Service Unveils New Name and Logo: Venu Sports
  20. Netflix Acquires Rights to NFL Christmas Day Games
  21. Indonesia’s Vidio Targets to Double their Paid Subscribers Amid Funding and IPO Plans
  22. Disney+ Hotstar to stream the T20 World Cup for free! With Enhanced Experience for Viewers and Advertisers
  23. Disney Tops TV Viewing Charts in April, YouTube Secures Second Place
  24. Comcast Introduces Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ Streaming Bundle
  25. JioCinema Introduces Anime Hub, Expanding Content Offerings
  26. Roku Lands Exclusive Deal for MLB Sunday Games, Free Streaming in U.S. and Globally
  27. VisualOn to Showcase Revolutionary Optimizer Content-Aware Encoding Solutions at Broadcast Asia 2024
  28. Fuse Media Announces New C-Level Executives
  29. Xperi Inc. Announces Q1 2024 Results
  30. Fubo Exceeds Audience Attention Benchmarks for Streaming Platforms and Linear TV
  31. WBD Gears Up to Reach 100 Million Streaming Subscribers
  32. OUTTv Proud launches today on SAMSUNG TV Plus
  33. Gcore Launches New DDoS Protection PoP in Dubai
  34. Agora Partners With EZDRM To Bring Content Protection To Live Broadcasting
  35. Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery Set to Launch Streaming Bundle: Disney+, Hulu, Max
  36. Tubi Surpasses 80 Million Monthly Users, FAST Platform’s Engagement Spikes 36%
  37. FAST Supply Chain Challenges
  38. Agora Launches Advanced Video Technology to Enhance Live Stream Quality
  39. Disney+ Announces Addition of ESPN Tile
  40. Samsung TV Plus Brings Magnolia Content to Viewers
  41. MwareTV boosts Americas presence with Daniel Conde Coto
  42. Only One Week until ANGA COM 2024: 15 Reasons and Recommendations for your Participation
  43. FuboTV Subscribers Increases 18%, reaching 1.5 Million in Q1 2024
  44. FuboTV Drops Warner Bros. Discovery Channels
  45. Sony, Apollo offer $26 Billion for Paramount
  46. 46% of EU Viewers Struggle to Discover New TV Content
  47. Peacock Announces Second Price Increase in Two Years
  48. Amagi’s Latest FAST Report Unveils the Rise of a Diverse Global FAST Marketplace Emerging From U.S. Roots
  49. Samsung TV Plus Adds Premium Sports Channels to FAST

April 2024

  1. Paramount Surpasses 71 Million Subscribers
  2. Viacom18 Hits $1.3B Revenue Milestone in India with Sports and Digital Ventures
  3. 2 Weeks to go until ANGA COM 2024:Free Exhibition and Conference Day on 16 May
  4. Paramount CEO Bob Bakish to Step Down, Replaced by Executive Trio
  5. Visionular and Reticulate Partner for Ultra-Low Bitrate AV1 Live Streaming
  6. YouTube’s Q1 Ad Revenue Surges 21% to $8.1 Billion, Beating Wall Street Predictions
  7. OTTVerse interviews Srividhya, Chief Customer Success Officer & Co-founder, Amagi – NAB 2024
  8. Mattel Brings 3 FAST Channels to Samsung TV Plus
  9. Comcast loses 487K subscribers while Peacock adds 3 million new subscribers in Q1 2024
  10. Amagi Appoints Richard Perkett as Chief Product Officer to Lead the Next Stage of Innovation, Scale, and Growth
  11. X Set to Debut Exclusive Smart TV App
  12. JioCinema’s ultra low priced model for SVOD: A game changer for streaming ?
  13. Netflix to lose its Arabic Leadership
  14. FIFA and Apple Close to Finalizing $1 billion Agreement for 2025 Club World Cup Broadcast
  15. Freeview Hits Nearly 23 Million TV Sales Milestone
  16. DIRECTV Adds Seven New Channels from Cineverse and Scripps Networks
  17. 3 Weeks to go until ANGA COM 2024:480 Exhibitors and 60 Panels on Fiber Optics, Media and Connectivity
  18. SkyShowtime and Paramount Announce Exclusive Advertising Sales Partnership
  19. FTA Sport Contributes €4.9bn to European Economic Growth
  20. Telemundo’s Studio Division names Ronald Day as Content Chief
  21. Netflix Adds 9.3 Million Subscribers in Q1 2024 – Total subscribers close to $270 million
  22. VisualOn Wins 2024 NAB Show Product of the Year Award
  23. Charter Launches Cost-Effective Bundles on Streaming App
  24. Amagi and AD Digital Launch MAVTV Brasil’s FAST Channel
  25. Amagi Integrates Intertrust ExpressPlay DRM for Delivering Premium Content to FAST Service Platforms
  26. NBCU Rolls Out NextGen TV Signals in Four Prominent Markets
  27. IABM Announces BaM Awards® Winners at 2024 NAB Show
  28. ROXi and Pearl TV Roll Out Interactive TV Channels Nationwide in the US
  29. OTTVerse interviews Zoe Liu, Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder, Visionular – NAB 2024
  30. Canal+ Acquires More Than 40% Stake in MultiChoice
  31. Amagi Announces Collaboration with Argoid AI to Drive AI-Powered TV Program Scheduling Automation
  32. Roku Reports Security Breach Affecting 576,000 Streaming Accounts
  33. Prime Video Reaches More Than 200 Million Monthly Viewers
  34. NBCUniversal Secures $1.2 Billion in Ad Sales for Paris Olympics
  35. Synamedia reshapes the future of streaming innovation at NAB 2024
  36. Sky Sports and BBC Sport Renew Broadcasting Agreement for WSL
  37. VisualOn Celebrates Successful Integration with Leading US IPTV Operator’s Advanced Open Platform
  38. Showtime to Discontinue Standalone Streaming Service by April End
  39. CBS News Renames its Streaming Network
  40. Amagi Reports Remarkable Growth of Broadcast and FAST Channels on Google Cloud
  41. Enhancing Remote Lab Experience: BitRipple and VisualOn Showcase Collaborative Innovation at NAB 2024
  42. Netflix Initiates Layoffs Amidst Film Department Restructure
  43. MwareTV adds national and local ATSC 3.0 channels to complete unified TV experience
  44. VisualOn and Minerva Announce Enhanced Partnership and Showcase Innovative Video Streaming Solutions at NAB 2024
  45. Harmonic Announces CEO Succession
  46. VisualOn To Unveil Integration of Its Optimizer with Nvidia’s NVENC for H.264, HEVC and AV1 at NAB 2024
  47. OTT Aggregators in India – A Comprehensive Guide
  48. Roku Collaborates with NBA to Debut its NBA FAST Channel
  49. Amagi to Highlight Ongoing Leadership in Cloud-Based Broadcasting Solutions at 2024 NAB Show
  50. Effective June, Disney+ Implements Password Sharing Ban
  51. Vimeo appoints Philip Moyer as CEO
  52. Gracenote Expands FAST Program in U.S.
  53. YouTube offers Free Livestream of Coachella 2024 with Multiview Feature
  54. New Innovations in Content-Aware Encoding are Transforming Video Streaming
  55. Visionular and EZDRM to Deliver Unmatched Video Streaming Efficiency with Enhanced Security
  56. OSN+ and Anghami Merge to create an Entertainment Powerhouse
  57. Thomas Kohler Appointed As New CEO of Viaccess-Orca
  58. 8 Fast Channels to be launched by Altice Media France
  59. Amazon in Talks with Rogers Communications for NHL broadcasting rights in Canada
  60. Canal+ acquires stake in Marodi TV
  61. HBO Max to Debut on Movistar+ Platform Before Official Launch
  62. Accedo and Whakaata Māori Transform Live TV with MĀORI+
  63. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Faces Potential Delisting from Nasdaq
  64. Omantel Collaborates with TOD to deliver Sports and Entertainment Content in MENA
  65. Television as a Service thanks to content and platform from MwareTV
  66. EiTV Selects VisualOn Optimizer to Enhance Video Streaming Efficiency
  67. Zee lays off 50% of staff from its Tech Center

March 2024

  1. Hulu Now Available on Disney+ Platform for Disney Bundle Subscribers
  2. Runn Media Labs (RunnTV) Unveils Technology for Dynamic and Personalized FAST Channels in OTT Streaming
  3. Amazon Prime and Peacock secure rights to two high-profile NFL games
  4. Moonbug unveils Blippi & Friends Linear Channel in Mena
  5. Sony Pictures Entertainment Launches 50+ FAST Channels in Europe
  6. ANGA COM 2024: Already 475 Exhibitors – Floor Plans and Exhibitor List online
  7. Star Sports Offers IPL 2024 Coverage in 4k for Airtel and Tata Play Subscribers
  8. Strategic Crackdown on Password-Sharing Benefits Netflix
  9. Disney Renews Agreement with Serbia’s Telekom Srbija
  10. Now TV Secures Exclusive Broadcasting Rights for UEFA Euro 2024 in Hong Kong
  11. BBC Rolls Out New Global App and Website
  12. Starzplay to Broadcast IPL 2024 Live in MENA
  13. Warner Bros Discovery to Unveil ‘Max’ Streaming Service in Europe This May
  14. VisualOn’s New Optimizer CAE Solution Sets the Standard for High-Quality, Bandwidth-Efficient Video Streaming
  15. Recombee Partners With Axinom to Enhance Video Streaming Experiences
  16. Sky Sports Secures Exclusive Broadcast Rights for IPL and WPL in UK and Ireland Until 2027
  17. DAZN Launches PGA Tour Pass in MENA & Southeast Asia for Golf Enthusiasts
  18. Paramount+ Unveils Ad-Supported ‘Basic’ Plan for International Markets
  19. MrBeast Teams Up with Prime Video for ‘Beast Games’ Reality Show
  20. Pete Distad to Lead New ESPN, Fox, and Warner Bros Discovery Joint Sports Streaming Platform
  21. NBA League Pass Available on YouTube Primetime Channels in Germany
  22. Reliance Secures Paramount’s Viacom18 Stake in ₹4,286 Crore Deal
  23. India Bans 18 OTT Platforms for Obscene Content
  24. Roku Hit by Credential Stuffing Attack, Over 15,000 Customers Affected
  25. ANGA COM 2024 Releases Conference Programme in Top Form: More than 200 speakers from the Broadband and Media Industry
  26. X to Introduce Smart TV Application, Eyeing Competition with YouTube
  27. WWE’s YouTube Channel Soars Past 100 Million Subscribers
  28. Western Europe to lose 9 million Pay-TV Subscribers by 2029
  29. Viacom18 Restructures Management Following the Disney+Hotstar Merger Announcement
  30. Super Bowl LVIII Draws 62.5 Million Viewers Worldwide
  31. Bedrock to launch brand new M6+ platform in France with Universal AVOD distribution
  32. The Key to Hybrid Monetisation: Unlocking Greater Flexibility to New Revenue Growth
  33. ITV Earnings Take a Hit as Profits Down 61% Amid Market Shifts
  34. Disney to Enhance Streaming Services, CEO Iger Targets Netflix-Level Technology
  35. Max to Enforce Password Sharing Restrictions, Aligning with Netflix and Disney+ Initiatives
  36. Dish TV India Unveils ‘Own Your Customer’ Initiative to Bolster Local Cable Partnerships
  37. BBC Studios Acquires 50% of ITV’s BritBox International for £255 Million
  38. Warner Bros Discovery Proposes Closure of New Zealand’s Newshub
  39. Paramount+ Subscriber Count Grows, but Revenue Declines as per their Q4 2023 Report

February 2024

  1. ANGA COM starts on 14 May 2024 – Already 450 Exhibitors on 25,000 sqm
  2. Fuse Media Partners With Lionsgate, Tastemade and TMB (Trusted Media Brands) as it Enters 2024-25 Upfront
  3. Disney and Reliance Merger Valued at $8.5 Billion
  4. Rise Appoints Jodi Morelli as Growth Manager for North America
  5. Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly Ends Merger Talks with Paramount Global
  6. Web Application Attacks Intensify in Fourth Quarter of 2023, According to New Edgio Quarterly Attack Trends Report
  7. LATV (Latino Alternative Television) is the #1 and Largest Hispanic-Focused Digital Network for Two Consecutive Months
  8. Paramount Global Teams Up with MultiChoice to Introduce Paramount+ Destination in Africa
  9. Viaplay to Roll Out Ad-Supported Option, Addresses Account Sharing Measures in Recovery Efforts
  10. NPAW 2023 Streaming Industry Report: VoD Daily User Engagement Grew by 12% for the First Time in Two Years
  11. Vimeo Reports $106 Million in Revenue for Q4 2023
  12. SEBI Reveals $240 Million Fund Misallocation at Zee Entertainment
  13. Fubo Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Over New Sports Streaming Venture
  14. SMPTE Releases Engineering Report on Artificial Intelligence and the Media
  15. Mediaproxy LogServer forms part of BCE’s new Media-as-a-Service offering
  16. Paramount Global and Comcast Explore Strategic Streaming Partnership
  17. Netflix to Lose Top Spot in Arabic Markets by 2029, New Research Predicts
  18. Roku Surpasses 80 Million Users While Facing Revenue Dip Amid International Expansion
  19. Akamai Technologies Exceeds Earnings Expectations in Q4
  20. Paramount Lay-offs 800 US Employees
  21. Amazon Removes Dolby Features from Basic Plan, Offers Upgrade for $2.99 in the US
  22. Amazon Hit with $5 Million Lawsuit Over Prime Video Ad Tier and Misleading Practices
  23. Lionsgate’s Streaming Numbers Rise Amidst Overall Revenue Hit
  24. X Secures Two-Year Deal with WWE for ‘WWE Speed’ Series Featuring 5-Minute Matches
  25. Walt Disney to invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games
  26. ITVX Records 315 Million Views in January
  27. Plex Launches Its Long-Awaited Rental Platform with Prices Starting at $3.99
  28. YouTube TV Hits 8 Million Subscribers
  29. ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery Set to Introduce New Sports Streaming Service by 2024
  30. Disney+ and Paramount Streamlining Content: Titles Set for Removal in Strategic Move
  31. Women in Streaming – Interview with Shivani Kochhar
  32. Freely Streaming Service by Everyone TV Scheduled for Launch in Q2 2024
  33. Chicago Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Service in Nation’s Third-Largest TV Broadcast Market
  34. SIAC Denies Sony’s Injunction Against Zee Entertainment Amid Merger Dispute
  35. Jio Cinema Bags the Exclusive Rights for Celebrity Cricket League Season 10
  36. YouTube’s Subscription Services Surpass 100 Million Subscribers
  37. Reports Indicate Disney Is Selling a 60% Stake in Its Indian Operations to Viacom 18 for $3.9 Billion
  38. Rise Announces 2024 Global Mentoring Program
  39. Frédéric Fiévez appointed as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of BCE
  40. ModernTV Announces RokuTV support with its in-house developed app

January 2024

  1. Sky Sports Set to Unveil Exclusive Tennis Channel with Over 4,000 Live Matches
  2. Sky Announces 1,000 Job Cuts as Consumers Move from Pay TV to Streaming Services
  3. Call for entries for IABM BaM Awards® NAB Show 2024 edition
  4. Philips MediaSuite TVs and DAZN Set to Enhance In-Room Sports Viewing in Hotels
  5. Disney Star to Pursue Legal Action Against ZEEL for Dropping the $1.4B Cricket Broadcasting Agreement
  6. Fubo Introduces AI-Based Instant Headlines for Live News Customization
  7. NBC Sports Next’s SportsEngine Expands Partnership with Pixellot to Offer Live AI-Automated Streaming Technology to Sports Venues at No Cost
  8. ODK Media, The First Nielson One Ads-certified AAPI focused publisher
  9. Netflix Records 13.1 Million Subscriber Growth in Q4 2023
  10. OUTtv Proud Heads to Freeview UK
  11. Amagi’s 10th FAST Report Unveils 28% Rise in Global Ad Impressions and Steady Shift in Ad Dollars Toward CTV
  12. BT Media and Broadcast and LiveU Collaborate to Offer Live Content Capability for Broadcasters
  13. Australian Open Digital Viewership Surges by 13% on Warner Bros. Discovery Sports Europe
  14. SMPTE Announces 2024 Leadership
  15. Netflix to stream WWE Raw from January 2025
  16. Norigin Media Launches CTV White-label FAST Apps
  17. Sony Cancels Merger with Zee, Citing Leadership Disputes and Regulatory Concerns
  18. NAB Show Spotlights Innovation Featuring ‘Product of the Year’ Awards on the Main Stage
  19. Telus Bundles Netflix, Disney+, and Prime Video: Starting at CAD 20
  20. Apple Vision Pro Opens for Pre-Orders Featuring Disney+ and Advanced 3D Viewing Options
  21. UK’s TNT Sports Secures Five-Year Deal for Broadcasting International Cricket Matches from India
  22. Peacock Exclusive AFC Wild Card Draws 27.6 Million Viewers, Breaking US Digital Broadcast Records
  23. Amazon Prime Video Steps Up in Sports Broadcasting with Strategic Investment in Diamond Sports Group
  24. The Creator Economy Takes Center Stage as Creators, Influencers and Brands Meet at NAB Show
  25. Open Broadcast Systems releases high-performance SRT implementation
  26. URC TV chooses Simplestream to power new OTT services on iOS and Android
  27. Imagine Communications Acquires Marketron REV Sales Platform for TV Broadcast
  28. Netflix Cancels 100+ shows: Prioritizes Quality over Quantity
  29. Amagi ADS PLUS Streamlines CTV Advertising With the Launch of FAST Deals Curated Marketplace
  30. Relo Metrics Announces Partnership with Reading FC
  31. Twitch Announces Layoff of 500 Employees Amidst Restructuring
  32. Amazon Announces Major Layoffs in Prime Video and MGM Studios Divisions Amid Strategic Shift
  33. IABM Announces new UK Members’ Council line-up
  34. SMPTE Announces New Membership Benefits for 2024 Change Campaign
  35. TAG Video Systems Technology Adopted by Amagi for Enhanced Quality of Service
  36. Amagi and Applicaster Partner to Drive D2C App-based FAST Channel Distribution and Monetization
  37. Charter Communications Partners with Disney to Include Disney+ in Spectrum TV Select Packages
  38. Roku Launches New Pro Series TVs with Advanced Features for Spring 2024
  39. 3SS and Dolby Team Up to Enable Carmakers to Differentiate with Immersive In-Car Entertainment
  40. Telecom Italia Renews Partnership for 5 Years with DAZN for Serie A Broadcast Rights
  41. Zee One Expands Reach in German-Speaking Markets Through Partnership with Rakuten TV
  42. Edgio Promotes Todd Hinders to Chief Executive Officer
  43. Amazon Prime Video to Launch Ad-Supported Tier in the UK Starting February 5th
  44. Airtel Xstream Play Adds aha Tamil and Telugu to Its Service Offerings
  45. Warner Bros Discovery Acquires Turkey’s BluTV
  46. RunnTV & Terribly Tiny Tales Announces Partnership for Content & Distribution

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