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United Cloud Extends Partnership with Nagravision for Enhanced Content Security
United Cloud expands its agreement with Nagravision to utilize Nagra NexGuard Forensic Watermarking across seven European markets, strengthening its anti-piracy measures and protecting content providers' revenue. This enhanced security solution uses...Category: Pay TV news Views: 4 Date:
Uplynk Emerges as Independent Company After Edgio Restructuring
Uplynk, a cloud-based streaming platform, has become an independent company following Edgio Inc.’s Chapter 11 restructuring. Acquired by Lynrock Lake Master Fund LP for approximately $110 million, Uplynk plans to expand its services and accelerate...Category: Pay TV news Views: 4 Date:
RTL AdAlliance Completes Integration of IP Österreich, Ushering in a New Era for Austrian Advertising
RTL AdAlliance officially integrates IP Österreich, creating a unified advertising sales house in Austria. This strategic move combines local expertise with international scale, offering advertisers access to a premium video inventory across...Category: Pay TV news Views: 47 Date:
Canal+ Withdraws from Broadcasting Ligue 1 Matches
Canal+ CEO Maxime Saada announced the platform will not carry the new Ligue 1 channel due to unaffordable pricing. The decision marks a significant shift in the relationship between Canal+ and the LFP, ending their long-term partnership. Saada...Category: Pay TV news Views: 53 Date:
Sky Deutschland Restores National Geographic Channels to its Lineup
Sky Deutschland is bringing back National Geographic and National Geographic Wild to its pay-TV lineup after dropping them earlier this year. This decision marks a shift in Sky’s content strategy and strengthens its partnership with Disney. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 92 Date:
MLB and ESPN Re-Engage in Media Rights Talks
Major League Baseball (MLB) and ESPN have restarted negotiations for a new media rights deal after mutually opting out of their previous contract. Discussions are preliminary, focusing on aspects of ESPN's prior package, including local rights. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 61 Date:
Paramount+ Premium: Showtime Branding Dropped from Streaming Service
Paramount+ is simplifying its streaming tiers. The top tier, previously "Paramount+ with Showtime," is now "Paramount+ Premium," dropping the Showtime reference despite the continued inclusion of its programming. This follows a similar trend in...Category: Pay TV news Views: 149 Date:
RTL Group Acquires Sky Deutschland: A Transformational Deal in European Entertainment
RTL Group's acquisition of Sky Deutschland marks a significant shift in the European entertainment landscape. This deal combines two powerful brands, creating a unique video proposition spanning free and pay TV, and streaming, with a focus on...Category: Pay TV news Views: 195 Date:
A1 Group and SPI International Expand Strategic Partnership for Content Delivery Across Southeast Europe
A1 Group and SPI International strengthen their partnership, enhancing content delivery across Southeast Europe. This collaboration involves technical distribution of SPI channels, including FilmBox+, and expands access for A1 subscribers in...Category: Pay TV news Views: 106 Date:
BBC Studios Launches Paywall for US Website Access
BBC Studios introduces a subscription model for its US website, offering unlimited access to news, features, and a 24/7 livestream of the BBC News channel for a weekly or monthly fee. Future plans include ad-free documentaries, podcasts, and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 124 Date:
ORS Group Launches Big Blue Marble Brand, Targeting Global Streaming Market
Austrian broadcast technology provider ORS Group, celebrating its 20th anniversary, unveils its new international brand, Big Blue Marble, signaling a strategic shift towards global expansion in the cloud streaming market. The move consolidates ORS...Category: Pay TV news Views: 168 Date:
Tennis Channel Extends Exclusive US Rights to WTA Tennis Through 2032
Tennis Channel and WTA Ventures announced a six-year media rights deal, extending Tennis Channel's exclusive coverage of WTA tennis in the US through 2032. This agreement ensures continued broadcast of WTA events, including the WTA Finals, and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 39 Date:
Amazon Prime Video's NASCAR Season: A Success Story
Amazon Prime Video's first NASCAR season saw impressive viewership, particularly among younger demographics. The live motorsports broadcast averaged 2.16 million viewers, exceeding expectations and demonstrating the platform's successful foray into...Category: Pay TV news Views: 37 Date:
LALIGA's Fight Against Online Piracy: A €700 Million Annual Loss
LALIGA president Javier Tebas reveals staggering losses due to online piracy, highlighting the league's proactive approach using AI and IP blocking, alongside collaborations with tech giants and law enforcement to combat organized crime. The fight...Category: Pay TV news Views: 165 Date:
TF1+ Expands to French-Speaking Africa: A New Era of Streaming Entertainment
TF1 is launching its ad-supported streaming platform, TF1+, in 22 French-speaking African countries on June 30, 2025. This expansion follows successful launches in Belgium, Luxembourg, and Switzerland and aims to make TF1+ the leading entertainment...Category: Pay TV news Views: 175 Date:
Alex Rodriguez's Slam Corp Sues Lynk Global Over Merger Termination
Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez's Slam Corp is suing Lynk Global for attempting to terminate their merger. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and bad faith. Lynk denies the claims and plans to counter-sue. The case highlights challenges in the...Category: Pay TV news Views: 173 Date:
Paramount+ Premium: Showtime's Demise and a Branding Shift
Paramount+ is simplifying its branding. The top tier, previously "Paramount+ with Showtime," is now "Paramount+ Premium," dropping the Showtime reference despite retaining its content. This follows similar industry rebranding moves, highlighting the...Category: Pay TV news Views: 54 Date:
DAZN and IMG Partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Global Broadcast
DAZN teams up with IMG to deliver over 1,000 hours of FIFA Club World Cup 2025 coverage. This partnership ensures a seamless global broadcast experience, leveraging IMG's state-of-the-art facilities and technical expertise for pre-game, post-game,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 122 Date:
ShopLC Germany Celebrates Four Years of Success with Expansion Plans and Social Initiatives
ShopLC, a home shopping channel, marks its 4th anniversary in Germany. Reaching nearly 46 million households, it boasts live broadcasts from around the globe and a social mission feeding children in need. Learn about its growth, new leadership,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 116 Date:
Canal+’s Diminished Role in Broadcasting French Ligue 1
Canal+ will be a mere distributor, not a partner, in the broadcast of the new Ligue 1 channel, according to RMC Sport. This follows negotiations with the LFP over production and distribution costs. The decision impacts the broadcasting landscape,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 200 Date: