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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: 104 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: 75 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: 693 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: 847 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: 828 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: 615 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: 398 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: 348 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: 143 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: 139 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: 92 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: 113 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: 114 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: 106 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: 129 Date:
Netflix and DAZN Lead Streaming Growth in 2025: Kantar Report
Kantar's latest data reveals Netflix's dominance in global subscriber growth, fueled by diverse content and innovative strategies. DAZN also shows impressive growth, particularly among younger audiences, but faces challenges in areas like...Category: Pay TV news Views: 275 Date:
ESPN Launches New Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service
ESPN is launching a new streaming service with two subscription tiers: an unlimited plan offering access to all ESPN networks and a select plan with ESPN+ content. The service will be available on an updated ESPN app and offers bundle options with...Category: Pay TV news Views: 149 Date:
Vodafone Selects 3SS's 3Ready for Next-Gen TV Platform
Vodafone Group has chosen 3SS and its 3Ready platform to power its next-generation Vodafone TV user experience across multiple countries and devices. This strategic partnership will deliver a personalized and competitive TV experience leveraging...Category: Pay TV news Views: 254 Date:
RTL Deutschland and Constantin Film Extend Strategic Partnership
RTL Deutschland and Constantin Film have renewed their strategic partnership, securing exclusive rights to Constantin Film's content for RTL's free-to-air television and streaming platform RTL+. This collaboration ensures viewers access to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 258 Date:
PPF Launches Competing Bid for ProSiebenSat.1, Escalating Power Struggle
Czech investment group PPF has launched a competing bid for ProSiebenSat.1, offering €7.00 per share, a premium to MFE's offer. This move sets up a significant battle for control of the German broadcaster, with PPF aiming for a 29.99% stake. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 265 Date: