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Disney+ Secures Exclusive European Rights to UEFA Women’s Champions League
Disney+ has acquired exclusive European broadcasting rights to the UEFA Women’s Champions League from the 2024/25 season until 2029/30. This significant deal includes all 75 matches, expanding Disney+'s sports portfolio and showcasing its...Category: Pay TV news Views: 400 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 Rejects MFE Takeover Bid, Welcomes PPF Offer
ProSiebenSat.1's Executive and Supervisory Boards rejected MFE's takeover bid, deeming it financially inadequate. They welcomed a competing offer from PPF, valuing the company significantly higher and supporting its digital transformation strategy....Category: Pay TV news Views: 197 Date:
NBCUniversal Bids for MLB Game Rights After ESPN's Exit
NBCUniversal is reportedly making a bid for the MLB game rights ESPN dropped. The offer is significantly lower than ESPN's previous deal, focusing primarily on Sunday night games and potentially streaming rights for Peacock. This move reflects a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 98 Date:
Comcast's Spinoff: Versant Launches as Independent Media Company
Comcast's cable networks are now independent under the name Versant. This article details the new company's leadership, branding, future plans, including its streaming strategy and the development of an independent news division at MSNBC. The move...Category: Pay TV news Views: 59 Date:
German Audiovisual Advertising Market Shows Positive Growth Forecast for 2025
The German advertising market is predicted to experience a significant boost in 2025, with TV/video advertising revenue expected to reach €5.45 billion, a 4.7% increase. Audio advertising is also projected to grow, driven by streaming services. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 104 Date:
CANAL+ Germany Launches New SportsHD Package for Network Operators
CANAL+ Germany expands its B2B offerings with the launch of SportsHD, a new sports package featuring six thematic channels including the exclusive Tennis Channel, available via cable and IPTV. This package offers diverse sports content and a second...Category: Pay TV news Views: 132 Date:
Prime Video's NASCAR Cup Series Coverage: A New Era of Streaming
Prime Video revolutionizes NASCAR broadcasting with its exclusive coverage of five races, including innovative features like a double-box commercial format, immersive streaming technology, and a new anthem by Eric Church and John Fogerty. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 121 Date:
Sky Deutschland Extends NHL Broadcasting Rights
Sky Deutschland and the NHL have announced a renewed long-term partnership, ensuring German and Austrian hockey fans continued access to over 300 live NHL games per season. The agreement covers regular season games, playoffs, and the Stanley Cup...Category: Pay TV news Views: 710 Date:
BT to Sell Stake in TNT Sports to Warner Bros Discovery
BT is reportedly close to selling its 50% stake in TNT Sports to Warner Bros Discovery, ending a decade-long involvement in sports broadcasting. This move follows a significant pre-tax loss and a shift in BT's strategic focus under new CEO Allison...Category: Pay TV news Views: 865 Date:
Canal+ Bids for Austrian Bundesliga Broadcasting Rights
Canal+ is reportedly vying for the Austrian Bundesliga broadcasting rights, challenging current holder Sky Austria. The move reflects Canal+'s expanding presence in the Austrian sports market and the Bundesliga's exploration of self-production. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 851 Date:
Comcast's SpinCo Rebrands as Versant: A New Era for Cable Networks
Comcast's soon-to-be-independent cable networks division, formerly known as SpinCo, has officially rebranded as Versant. This new entity will house prominent networks like MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Network, marking a significant shift in the media...Category: Pay TV news Views: 654 Date:
Canal+ Wins Landmark Ruling Against VPN Providers for Illegal Sports Streaming
A French court ordered five major VPN providers – NordVPN, Cyberghost, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, and Proton – to block access to 203 websites offering illegal streams of sports events. This decision sets a significant precedent in the fight against...Category: Pay TV news Views: 419 Date:
Charter and Cox Merger: A New Era for US Telecommunications
Charter Communications' acquisition of Cox Communications creates a telecommunications giant serving over 37 million customers. The merger promises job repatriation to the US and enhanced services, marking a significant shift in the industry. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 376 Date:
HBO Max Returns: Warner Bros. Discovery Rebrands Streaming Service
Warner Bros. Discovery is relaunching its streaming service as HBO Max, capitalizing on the strong brand recognition of HBO. The move follows speculation and criticism regarding the initial omission of the HBO name. The rebranding aims to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 165 Date:
Netflix's Advertising President Announces Impressive Growth and New Ad Suite Features
Netflix reports over 94 million global monthly active users, exceeding competitors in key demographics. Amy Reinhard unveils the Netflix Ads Suite, boasting innovative features like generative AI for ad formats and improved targeting capabilities. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 160 Date:
RTL Group's Streaming Success Drives Growth Amidst Traditional TV Decline
RTL Group announced a significant increase in streaming subscribers, reaching 7.1 million, and a surge in streaming revenue, offsetting declines in traditional TV advertising. The company anticipates continued growth and profitability in its...Category: Pay TV news Views: 116 Date:
Deutsche Telekom's MagentaTV Growth Slows in Q1 2025
Deutsche Telekom reported a slowdown in MagentaTV subscriber growth in Germany during Q1 2025, adding only 37,000 new customers compared to 73,000 in Q1 2024. Despite this, the company showed strong overall financial performance with increased...Category: Pay TV news Views: 134 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 Weathers Advertising Storm, Joyn Streaming Soars
Despite a challenging advertising market, ProSiebenSat.1 shows resilience in Q1 2025. Revenue dipped slightly, but Joyn streaming platform saw significant growth in users and viewing time, boosting AVOD and SVOD revenue. The company anticipates an...Category: Pay TV news Views: 129 Date:
Versant: Comcast's New Media Company Emerges
Comcast's cable networks division, now named Versant, is preparing for its independent launch later this year. The new company, led by Mark Lazarus, will house channels like MSNBC, CNBC, and USA Network, and is already attracting significant...Category: Pay TV news Views: 125 Date:
TOYA Enhances OTT Service Quality with Agama's Video Analytics Solution
Polish provider TOYA uses Agama's Headend and Network Observability solution to optimize its TOYA GO and Android TV OTT services, improving video quality and viewer experience. Real-time insights enable quick issue resolution and data-driven...Category: Pay TV news Views: 151 Date: