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Netflix hires Snap execs to lead ad business
Netflix has hired a pair of execs from Snapchat, including the social media platform’s chief…
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Firstlight Media rebrands as Quickplay
Canadian managed services provider Firstlight Media has announced a rebrand to Quickplay. The rebrand sees…
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Czech operator Telly adds AMC channels and sports rights
AMC Networks International (AMCNI CNE) has announced a multi-year distribution deal with Czech pay TV…
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Samsung TV Plus gets new look, expanded content offering and renewed ‘commitment to future of FAST’
Samsung has announced a new brand identity for its TV Plus FAST platform. The service…
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US SVOD revenues to stall as country approaches peak streaming
The US is potentially reaching peak SVOD profitability, a new report has found. According to…
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Xperi board approves IP-product business split
TiVo owner Xperi has approved the separation of its business into two entities. Xperi, which…
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Netflix reportedly sets US$7-9 price point for ad-supported tier
Netflix has reportedly decided on a price tag of between US$7-9 per month for its…
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QYOU Media launches Q Data unit
Youth-oriented Indian media group QYOU Media has announced the launch of its new Q Data…
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AWS launches UAE server region
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the IT services subsidiary of the Washington online retail giant, has…
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Sports betting company FanDuel launches liner TV and OTT networks
Sports betting company FanDuel Group has announced the launch of a new linear TV network…
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LATAM SVOD revenues to reach US$8.5 billion
Revenues from subscription video services in Latin America are set to exceed US$8.5 billion by…
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Mark Zuckerburg confirms Meta’s next VR headset will launch in October
Facebook owner Meta will launch its next VR headset in October. The company has seen…
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Samsung and Roku customers get free Apple TV+
Apple has cut deals with Samsung and Roku to give its device owners three months…
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Non-TV viewing on the rise in the US
Almost two-thirds of Americans are watching video content on non-TV devices on a daily basis….
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HbbTV Association releases updated Conformance Test Suite
The HbbTV Association has announced the release of a new version of the HbbTV Conformance…
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ESPN renews PHF streaming rights deal
Disney-owned ESPN has announced an extended rights deal with the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). The…
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Asia’s richest man paves way to acquire NDTV
Indian news media company New Delhi Television saw its shares jump to a 14-year high…
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Harmonic integrates Nagra tech for live sports streaming watermarking-as-a-service
Harmonic and NAGRA have announced a new partnership to offer watermarking-as-a-service for live sports streaming….
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Canela Media and Wurl agree Spanish-language content deal
Streaming TV vendor Wurl has announced a deal with OTT content firm Canela media to…
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Box Brazil launches six channels on Intelsat 14
Integrated satellite and terrestrial network Intelsat has signed a deal with Box Brazil to distribute…
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Reflecting on the summer of Women’s sport – listen to the latest episode of TV Watch.
The latest episode of Digital TV Europe’s podcast TV Watch is now available to stream…
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Netflix likely not to show ads against kids content and new original movies
More details are beginning to emerge about Netflix’s planned ad-supported offering, with the latest reports…
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DAZN launches DAZN Bet beta in the UK
Sports streamer DAZN has revealed the UK as its first beta market for its gambling…
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Chicken Soup for the Soul sets out leadership team following Redbox deal
Following the US$375 million acquisition of Redbox, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has announced…
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Nielsen brings DCR to Australia
Nielsen has bolstered its audience measurement services in Australia with the announcement of its enhanced…
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Simply.TV acquires EPG specialist GVIDI
Danish TV metadata provider Simply.TV has announced the acquisition of EPG specialist GVIDI. This marks…
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MediaTek launches Pentonic 700 chipset for mainstream CTVs
Taiwanese semiconductor company MediaTek has announced the launch of a new chipset for 120Hz 4K…
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Roku adds 14 FAST channels including BBC Kids
At a time of significant growth in the free ad-supported television (FAST) space, Roku has…
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Champions League to stay on Paramount+ as CBS Sports renews UEFA deal
Paramount-owned CBS Sports has renewed its rights deal with UEFA in a six-season extension that…
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Ofcom: Sky ‘continues to contravene’ end of contract notification rules
The UK’s broadcast regulator, Ofcom, has found that Comcast-owned pay TV operator Sky is in…