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• EU Court Upholds DTT Subsidy Ruling Against Spain

  The General Court of the European Union has dismissed Spain and Cellnex's appeal against a €260 million subsidy recovery order related to the deployment of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT). The ruling confirms the illegality of aid given to...

  

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• UK Government Rejects Streaming Service Levy

  The UK government has rejected a proposed 5% levy on streaming service subscriber revenues, opting instead for continued engagement with industry stakeholders to foster a thriving media landscape. The decision follows a recommendation from the...

  

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• Amazon Prime Video and France Télévisions Partner to Bring france.tv to French Prime Members

  Amazon Prime Video expands its content library in France with the addition of france.tv, offering Prime members access to live channels, on-demand programs, and a vast library of 20,000 titles. This partnership marks a significant step for both...

  

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• MLB and ESPN Renew Talks on Media Rights Deal

  Major League Baseball (MLB) and ESPN are back at the negotiating table for a new media rights agreement, following their mutual opt-out of their previous $550 million annual deal. Discussions are in early stages, focusing on elements of ESPN's...

  

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• Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media Files for Bankruptcy, Sues Trinity Broadcasting Network

  Merit Street Media, the television venture launched by Phil McGraw, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is suing its partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), alleging breach of contract and business misconduct. The lawsuit claims TBN...

  

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• LFP's New Ligue 1 Channel: Pricing, Distribution, and Canal+ Controversy

  LFP Media's Nicolas de Tavernost details the new Ligue 1 channel launching this season. With a competitive €14.99 monthly subscription and a multi-platform distribution strategy, the channel aims for one million subscribers. The article discusses...

  

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• Dyn Media Secures Major Investment from Schwarz Group and DFL

  German sports streaming platform Dyn Media announces significant investment from Schwarz Group and DFL, boosting its growth and expansion plans. The investment will fuel the acquisition of new sports rights, enhance technical infrastructure, and...

  

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• Ocilion Expands IPTV Offerings with New Thematic Pay-TV Packages

  Austrian IPTV provider Ocilion launches three new HD pay-TV packages: Film & Serie HD, Sport HD, and Doku HD, offering curated content and interactive features. These packages, available immediately to IPTV cloud customers in Germany and Austria,...

  

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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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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• 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...

  

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