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20/11/2022

NEWS: SABC to Launch New Streaming Service to Replace TelkomOne -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/sabc-to-launch-new-streaming-service-to-replace-telkomone

South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC, is launching a new streaming service branded SABC+. The service will be taking over responsibility for existing OTT services from telco TelkomOne which wants to exit the offering. Telkom and the SABC have had a successful partnership since the launch of Tel...

20/11/2022

TVU Networks to Supply 17 TVU One Units for Live Satellite Broadcasts of 2022 Qatar World Cup -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/tvu-networks-to-supply-17-tvu-one-units-for-live-satellite-broadcasts-of-2022-qatar-world-cup

After successful live broadcasts of this year’s Beijing Winter Games and last year’s Tokyo Summer Games, Brazil’s leading TV network, Globo, continues to rely on TVU Networks for its high-profile, live transmission needs. The broadcaster will employ 17 TVU One mobile transmitters for live cove...

20/11/2022

Vodafone Portugal & Disney Announce The Launch Of Disney+ SVOD On VboxPro - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/vodafone-portugal-disney-announce-the-launch-of-disney-svod-on-vboxpro

Vodafone clients can enjoy the promotional offer quickly, intuitively, and conveniently on their computers, smartphones, and a wide range of electronic devices. SVoD service Disney+ is now available on the latest generation Vodafone Portugal set-top boxes, the VboxPro 4K. This means that Vodafone su...

20/11/2022

NEWS : RTL Group Names Schmitter Managing Director of Programming at RTL Deutschland - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/rtl-group-names-schmitter-managing-director-of-programming-at-rtl-deutschland

RTL Group has announced that Stephan Schmitter, currently Chief Journalistic Content Officer at RTL Deutschland, has been appointed to the Management Board of RTL Deutschland with immediate effect. Schmitter will take on responsibility for all content (entertainment, journalistic content, fiction an...

19/11/2022

NEWS: Deezer, a global music streaming service, has partnered with DAZN, an Italian live sports and entertainment platform -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/deezer-dazn-partner-italy-to-boost-music-streaming-business

Deezer, a global music streaming service, has partnered with DAZN, an Italian live sports and entertainment platform. Deezer's vice president of partner strategy and business development, Charles Jaubert, commented on the news, saying: "We're thrilled to join forces with DAZN to start extending our....

19/11/2022

NEWS : FAST Channels TV has partnered with PBS’ Health Channel to deliver a new FAST channel which will include a line-up of Health Channel original productions -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/fast-channels-tv-partners-with-pbs-to-launch-health-channel

FAST Channels TV has partnered with PBS’ Health Channel to deliver a new FAST channel which will include a line-up of Health Channel original productions. Health Insiders digs deep into reliable medical information, spotlighting gripping patient stories and actionable advice from doctors, speciali...

19/11/2022

NEWS : According to Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director, Consumer research Group, Media and Entertainment at Omdia, advertisers are switching from sites like Meta and YouTube to TikTok -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/advertisers-move-towards-tiktok-despite-pay-tv-revenue

According to Maria Rua Aguete, Senior Research Director, Consumer research Group, Media and Entertainment at Omdia, advertisers are switching from sites like Meta and YouTube to TikTok. Despite statistics that imply pay-TV now generates more revenues than SVoD or advertising, Rua Aguete underlined t...

19/11/2022

NEWS: The Future Of Media: Marketing Data And Analytics Reveals The Opportunities in AVOD - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/the-future-of-media-marketing-data-and-analytics-reveals-the-opportunities-in-avod

As the cost-of-living crisis reshapes business reality, marketing data and analytics company Kantar has revealed its Media Trends and Predictions 2023, an annual forecast for how the media landscape will evolve in the year ahead. The report gives what Kantar says is a definitive view of coming media...

18/11/2022

NEWS : Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb Announce Final Agreement On Proposed Combination -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/eutelsat-communications-and-oneweb-announce-final-agreement-on-proposed-combination

Following the issuance by the employee representative bodies of their opinion on the proposed combination between Eutelsat Communications and OneWeb announced on 26 July 2022, the Board of Directors of Eutelsat Communications has approved the transaction. Consequently, Eutelsat and the main sharehol...

18/11/2022

NEWS : Dramatic increases in provisioned speeds are continuing to shift the broadband landscape, according to the Q3 2022 edition of the (OpenVault Broadband Insights) report - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/increase-in-provisioned-speed-partially-attributed-to-gigabit-adoption-migration-to-higher-speeds

Dramatic increases in provisioned speeds are continuing to shift the broadband landscape, according to the Q3 2022 edition of the (OpenVault Broadband Insights) report. The report was issued today by OpenVault, a market-leading source of SaaS-based revenue and network improvement solutions and data-...

18/11/2022

Almost 23% of AVOD users interact with advertisements - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/almost-23-of-avod-users-interact-with-advertisements

According to Parks Associates research, nearly one-quarter (23%) of ad-supported OTT service users frequently click on ads that they watch, and the same amount (23%) frequently buy products they see advertised. Ad-Based OTT: Rise in FAST and AVOD Services is a research paper that examines the causes...

17/11/2022

NEWS : We’re nearly at the end of 2022 – and the smart TV arena wars are heating up. Android TV, in particular, is finally living up to its potential to shake the market -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/the-smart-tv-wars-it-s-time-for-android-tv-to-shine

We’re nearly at the end of 2022 – and the smart TV arena wars are heating up. Android TV, in particular, is finally living up to its potential to shake the market. Outside of the Asia-Pacific region, Google’s smart TV operating system is now the third-largest platform. Even more impressively, ...

17/11/2022

NetRange Portal upgrades Globoplay App to expand its content reach. Read on to know more -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/netrange-portal-upgrades-globoplay-app-to-expand-its-content-reach

NetRange MMH GmbH (‘NetRange’), the global provider of white-labelled, turnkey Smart TV and OTT ecosystems, today announced that the NetRange Portal now has the upgraded Globoplay App to expand its content reach throughout Brazil on Smart TV and all connected devices. “LATAM is an incredibly i...

17/11/2022

Arqiva and MainStreaming have forged a partnership to offer distribution services for the media streaming market. Click to know more -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/arqiva-and-mainstreaming-forged-partnership

Arqiva and MainStreaming have forged a partnership to offer distribution services for the media streaming market. The partners will explore how the combination of MainStreaming’s CDN technology and broadcast-grade streaming experience with Arqiva’s global media infrastructure and managed service...

16/11/2022

NEWS : VIZIO Unveils Upgraded User Experience for WatchFree+ https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/vizio-unveils-upgraded-user-experience-for-watchfree

VIZIO has unveiled an upgraded design and user experience for WatchFree+, VIZIO’s free streaming service that comes built into millions of VIZIO Smart TVs. This latest update brings a new look and feel, intuitive Electronic Program Guide (EPG), faster and easier navigation, and personalization fea...

16/11/2022

NEWS : Verizon unveils Fios stream TV device-https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/verizon-unveils-fios-stream-tv-device

With the new Fios TV, Verizon is making it simpler for users to get all of their favorite content in one location. The device's ability to stream on-demand video, watch live TV, and combine content from many streaming services into one location is a big step forward for Verizon's efforts to consolid...

16/11/2022

NEWS : Level News Launches its Streaming Service - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/level-news-launches-its-streaming-service

In an effort to create a news-only streaming bundle for cord-cutters, Level News is following in the footsteps of other micro-bundles like Frndly TV and Philo. While the main news networks like CNN, Fox News, or MSNBC are not available at launch, Level News will debut with 10 news networks from both...

16/11/2022

NEWS : Amagi raises $100 million as its valuation reaches $1.4 billion despite financial issues - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/amagi-raises-100-million-as-its-valuation-reaches-1-4-billion-despite-financial-issues

Amagi, a prominent provider of media technologies, has secured more than $100 million in finance from global growth equity company General Atlantic, including $80 million in primary capital. The investment raises Amagi's valuation to $1.4 billion, up from $1 billion in March 2022, when it received a...

15/11/2022

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft under the EU Merger Regulation -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/microsoft-activision-blizzard-agreement-to-be-investigated-by-the-ec

The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the proposed acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft under the EU Merger Regulation. The Commission is concerned that the proposed acquisition may reduce competition in the markets for the distribution of console and pers...

15/11/2022

Viaplay Group's recently announced Q3 results updated its confirmed long-term strategic targets and full-year 2022 forecast -https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/viaplay-group-reinforce-long-term-strategic-goals

Viaplay Group's recently announced Q3 results updated its confirmed long-term strategic targets and full-year 2022 forecast. The targets for subscriber growth, revenue growth, profitability, and leverage may be found here, and they reflect short-term changes in the company's performance and operatio...

15/11/2022

TV 2 DANMARK to expand its live and on-demand offerings via TV 2 PLAY - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/tv-2-danmark-to-expand-its-live-and-on-demand-offerings-via-tv-2-play

Since the advent of television in the 1920s, broadcasters have continuously reinvented themselves in the face of change ­­– from the analog to digital transition to the rise of connected TV (CTV). The latter prompted broadcasters like TV 2 DANMARK (TV 2) to expand its offerings to support live a...

14/11/2022

Disney+ adds 12m subs prior to the launch of its ad-supported tier. Click to find out - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/disney-adds-12m-subs-prior-to-the-launch-of-its-ad-supported-tier

As the streaming service leads Walt Disney Co. into the future of entertainment, Disney+ is still expanding quickly. However, the Burbank juggernaut is paying dearly for its efforts to maintain its dominance in the Netflix era. Disney revealed today that as of the end of the third quarter of its fis...

14/11/2022

iWedia Introduces New Fast Launch Program for its Custom Android TV Launcher - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/iwedia-introduces-new-fast-launch-program-for-its-custom-android-tv-launcher

14/11/2022

FAST Channels TV Partners with CarbonTV - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/fast-channels-tv-partners-with-carbontv

FAST Channels TV has partnered with CarbonTV, a premium video platform, to deliver a new FAST channel, plus a catalogue of FAST content for the outdoor enthusiast. The latest addition to the FAST Channels TV line-up, Skull Bound TV, sees host and skull artist, Jana Waller, take viewers on hunting an...

14/11/2022

TF1 and Canal+ resolves channel carriage dispute. All you need to know - https://www.videostreamingplatform.com/post/tf1-and-canal-resolves-channel-carriage-dispute

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French media giants TF1 and Canal+ have "struck a deal that renews the long-term distribution of all of the TF1 group's DTT channels and their catch-up services" following a protracted fight that included two trips to the courts. TF1 and its channels TFX, TMC, TF1 Séries Films, and LCI are typicall...