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Sony Pictures Television Inks Streaming Deals for “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!”
Sony Pictures Television has secured streaming deals with Peacock and Hulu for next-day access to new episodes of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, marking a significant shift in distribution strategy for the popular game shows. The agreement also...
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Vodafone and Three Merger Creates UK's Largest Mobile Network
Vodafone and Three have officially merged to form VodafoneThree, the UK's largest mobile network. This £11 billion investment promises improved 5G coverage and network quality across the country. The merger reshapes Vodafone's European presence,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 763 Date:
UK Streaming Market Shows Mixed Results: Netflix and Amazon Prime Video Gain Subscribers While Disney+ and NOW Lose Ground
Analysis of the UK streaming market in Q1 2025 reveals growth for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, but subscriber losses for Disney+ and NOW. The report details market share and adoption of ad-supported tiers across major streaming platforms. Barb's...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.180 Date:
Vectra Leverages Harmonic's cOS Platform for Multigigabit Broadband Expansion in Poland
Vectra, a Polish broadband provider, is deploying Harmonic's cOS platform to enhance its multigigabit broadband services. This deployment marks a world-first implementation of PTP-less capability for distributed access architecture, enabling...Category: Pay TV news Views: 399 Date:
Young Adults: Fickle Pay-TV Consumers?
Ampere Analysis reveals that 18-34 year olds are the biggest spenders on content services, but also the most likely to churn. Cost is a factor, but access, variety, and convenience are key drivers of subscription choices. This group readily...Category: Pay TV news Views: 480 Date:
Czech Republic IPTV Market Growth Driven by On-Demand Viewing and Multi-Device Access
The Czech Republic's IPTV market is booming, with mobile providers O2, T-Mobile, and Vodafone dominating. Average monthly pay-TV spending surpassed CZK 400 for the first time in 2024, driven by consumer demand for features like on-demand viewing,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.087 Date:
Streaming Services Expand Content Libraries: Q2 2024 Growth Analysis
Leading streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ saw significant content library expansions in Q2 2024. Gracenote data reveals a 5% overall increase in TV shows, movies, and sports titles, with Netflix leading the charge. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 730 Date:
The Growing Threat of Sports Broadcast Piracy: Big Tech's Role
Enders Analysis reveals a significant increase in sports broadcast piracy, impacting broadcaster profitability. The report highlights the role of Big Tech companies in facilitating illegal streaming, particularly through devices like Amazon...Category: Pay TV news Views: 601 Date:
NBCUniversal Bids for MLB Rights After ESPN's Exit
NBCUniversal is reportedly vying for Major League Baseball's game rights, previously held by ESPN. This move reflects a broader shift in television towards live sports, impacting programming and potentially offering streaming access via Peacock. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 354 Date:
Tele Columbus Navigates Regulatory Changes: Broadband Growth Offsets TV Subscriber Losses
Tele Columbus reports a stable TV revenue despite a significant drop in TV subscribers due to regulatory changes. Broadband and telephony sectors show strong growth, offsetting the decline in TV customers. The company focuses on expanding its fiber...Category: Pay TV news Views: 499 Date:
Maria Kyriacou Appointed Chairwoman of ProSiebenSat.1 Supervisory Board
Maria Kyriacou, a seasoned media executive, has been appointed as the new Chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of ProSiebenSat.1. The appointment follows the company's Annual General Meeting, where shareholders approved the election with over 98%...Category: Pay TV news Views: 455 Date:
NBCUniversal Bids for MLB Game Rights After ESPN's Exit
NBCUniversal is reportedly making a bid for MLB game rights after ESPN opted out of its contract. The offer is significantly lower than ESPN's previous $550 million annual payment, focusing primarily on Sunday night games and omitting international...Category: Pay TV news Views: 299 Date:
Sportdigital Secures Exclusive Rights to Broadcast Concacaf Gold Cup in DACH Region
Sportdigital will exclusively broadcast the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The tournament, running from June 14th to July 6th, features 31 matches with top teams and stars like Santiago Giménez and Leon Bailey. This...Category: Pay TV news Views: 851 Date:
CANAL+ Germany Unveils New IPTV Platform and Sports Package at ANGA COM
CANAL+ Germany showcased its new IPTV platform, The Entertainment Hub, and SportsHD package at ANGA COM 2025. These offerings aim to enhance the viewer experience and boost customer loyalty for network partners in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland....Category: Pay TV news Views: 875 Date:
Eurosport 1 Joins RTL AdAlliance's Addressable TV Offering
RTL AdAlliance expands its addressable TV offerings with the addition of Eurosport 1, enhancing advertising opportunities for major sporting events like Roland Garros. This partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery leverages data-driven strategies for...Category: Pay TV news Views: 861 Date:
MediaTek's Turnkey Solution Receives ATVI Pre-Validation for Addressable TV Advertising
MediaTek's chipset and middleware solution for Android TV has received pre-validation from the Addressable TV Initiative (ATVI), paving the way for wider adoption of addressable advertising in Europe. This simplifies certification for TV...Category: Pay TV news Views: 834 Date:
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: 2.803 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: 665 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: 404 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: 362 Date: