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Demand Africa comes to South America via Samsung TV Plus
African content streamer Demand Africa has launched on Samsung TV Plus in South America. The…
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Amazon praises rapid growth of ad-supported platforms
Amazon’s increased investment in ad-supported platforms and services has been rewarded by a surge of…
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Rakuten TV preps more than 90 pan-European FAST channels
Streaming service Rakuten TV is ramping up its presence across Europe by launching more than…
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Berenberg: NENT stands apart as European SVOD ‘champion’ as other broadcasters look to AVOD
Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT) stands apart as a ‘traditional’ broadcaster that has successfully captured a…
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Crackle launches on Vewd TVs
AVOD operator Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has announced an agreement between Crackle Plus…
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Netgem TV adds Filmzie to UK offering
Ad-supported movie streaming and social platform Filmzie has integrated its offering with Netgem TV, the…
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AVOD streamer Roku eyes more content deals after Quibi acquisitions
AVOD streamer The Roku Channel is looking to strike more content deals following the recent…
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AVOD rlaxx TV launches on Apple TV and Panasonic, Grundig smart TVs
German AVOD service rlaxx TV has launched on Apple TV along with Panasonic and Grundig…
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200 million Americans using free AVOD services each month
Almost 200 million Americans are using AVOD services on a monthly basis, a new report…
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Industry-backed non-scripted AVOD Documentary+ launches
Documentary+, a new non-scripted AVOD platform, has launched. The service is available for free around…
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Focus: AVOD on the rise
Streaming in general has grown hugely during 2020, including AVOD. Fateha Begum, associate director at…
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Samsung Ads extends access to inventory
Samsung’s media and advertising business Samsung Ads Europe has opened up access to its premium…
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AVOD viewers are older and from lower income households, says report
A distinct difference is emerging between audiences of ad-supported and subscription VOD services, a new…
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Pluto TV to launch in Spain at end of October
Pluto TV, the ad-supported streaming service from ViacomCBS, will launch in Spain at the end…
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Verizon Media launches OTT Smart Auction for greater AVOD monetisation
Verizon Media has launched a new header bidding-like solution for OTT publishers called OTT Smart…
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CTV OS maker Zeasn launches WhaleLive AVOD platform
Beijing-based OTT and smart TV service maker Zeasn has announced the launch of a new…
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Vizio to launch 12 free kids channels on SmartCast
TV maker Vizio will launch 12 kids and family linear TV channels to its SmartCast…
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European AVODs still in consolidation phase with limited growth claims report
Ad-supported streamers in Europe are some way behind their counterparts across the world, a new…
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AVOD news network Haystack TV rebrands
AVOD news network Haystack TV has rebranded as Haystack News. Haystack claims to be the…
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Europeans express preference for ad-supported sports streamers
A quarter of European sports fans would prefer an ad-supported platform over pay-per-view and subscription…
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Roku strikes Endemol Shine AVOD deals in US, UK
Ad-supported streamer Roku has struck a slew of new deals with Endemol Shine Group (ESG)…
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US overtakes China as home of AVOD, with spending to top US$53 billion by 2025
The US has overtaken China to become the biggest spender on AVOD services, with global…
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AVOD My5 sees busiest week ever with 184% YOY growth
My5, the video on demand platform of UK free to air broadcaster Channel 5, saw…
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Interest in AVODs on the rise as consumers count pennies
With the current financial climate appearing more uncertain amid the global pandemic, consumers are becoming…
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Tubi launches Kids app on iOS
Ad-supported streamer Tubi, which was acquired by Fox in March for US$440 million, is launching…
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Comcast acquires AVOD player Xumo
Comcast has acquired US AVOD Xumo from Panasonic and Meredith Corp. Xumo offers ad-supported live…
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Rakuten TV launches Kids TV channel
AVOD platform Rakuten TV has announced the launch of the new Kids TV channel. As…
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Tubi announces Mexico launch
Tubi, the ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service, is to expand into Mexico later this…
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Tubi signs deal with Hisense for “prominent” placing within OS
AVOD Tubi has signed a deal with TV maker Hisense to offer its library on…
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Recession could leave streaming subscriptions vulnerable, claims report
Subscription services are likely to be the first casualties of a potential recession, new research…