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Streaming Platforms Surpass Broadcasters in Global Content Spending
Global content spending will reach $248 billion in 2025, with streaming services exceeding commercial broadcasters for the first time. Ampere Analysis forecasts slower growth due to a subdued advertising market and increased focus on profitability....
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Vodafone's Q4 2024 Results: Growth Despite German Market Challenges
Vodafone reported a 5% year-on-year revenue increase to €9.8 billion in Q4 2024, driven by growth in the UK, Turkey, and Africa, despite a decline in its largest market, Germany. The impact of a new German law allowing tenants to choose their TV...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.054 Date:
Fox Corporation to Launch New Streaming Service in 2025
Fox Corp. is launching a new streaming service in 2025, targeting cord-cutters with content from its media empire. The service will not include original programming but will leverage existing content from its various networks, potentially impacting...Category: Pay TV news Views: 794 Date:
DAZN Removed from Amazon Prime Video Channels in Italy Due to Measurement Dispute
DAZN's removal from Amazon Prime Video Channels in Italy stems from a disagreement over audience measurement methodologies. The dispute involves the use of Auditel's Sdk software for accurate ratings, crucial for calculating DAZN's distribution...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.546 Date:
Comcast's Q4 Results: Broadband Losses Offset by Peacock Success and Strategic Shifts
Comcast reported disappointing broadband subscriber losses in Q4, but strong Peacock performance and strategic initiatives, including new pricing and packaging for high-speed internet, offer a positive outlook. The company also discussed potential...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.291 Date:
Sportdigital Secures Exclusive NASCAR Cup Series Broadcast Rights
Sportdigital has acquired exclusive German, Austrian, and Swiss broadcast rights to the NASCAR Cup Series until 2027. All 36 races will air live on Sportdigital1+, featuring expert commentary and weekly highlight shows. The deal expands...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.215 Date:
Canal+ Threatens to Cut French Cinema Funding Amidst Disney+ Deal
Canal+ is threatening to significantly reduce its annual €220 million contribution to French cinema funding following Disney+'s new deal, which allows earlier streaming access to films. This move highlights the competitive landscape of streaming...Category: Pay TV news Views: 868 Date:
Warner Bros Discovery's TVN: A Billion-Dollar Bidding War
Three bidders, including MediaForEurope and Polish businessman Michal Solowow, are vying for Warner Bros Discovery's Polish commercial channel TVN, potentially worth over $1 billion. The acquisition faces political scrutiny due to TVN's news...Category: Pay TV news Views: 993 Date:
Netgem's 2024 Growth Driven by Recurring Revenue and AI Integration
Netgem reports a 6% increase in recurring revenue in 2024, reaching €33.8 million in total revenue. The company's success is attributed to a shift towards a recurring business model and plans to integrate AI and video games into its services. This...Category: Pay TV news Views: 629 Date:
Sky Deutschland Launches trendSports App, Expanding Pay-TV Reach
Sky Deutschland's trendSports package, previously exclusive to satellite, is now available via a new app on Sky Stream and Sky Q platforms. This expansion provides access to six linear channels offering over 4,000 hours of live sports annually for...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.266 Date:
Comcast's New Xfinity Sports & News TV Package: A Winning Combination of Live Sports and News
Comcast launches Xfinity Sports & News TV, a comprehensive video package offering over 50 live sports and news channels, Peacock streaming, and ample DVR storage. This new bundle provides a cost-effective solution for cord-cutters seeking a premium...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.459 Date:
Apple TV+ Invests in French Production: A New Era for European Content
Apple TV+ has committed to a significant investment in French and European production, marking its first agreement with the French sector. This four-year deal involves allocating 20% of its previous year’s net annual turnover to original content,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 726 Date:
DAZN Secures $827 Million Investment, Aims for One Billion Users
DAZN, the sports streaming service, receives an additional $827 million investment from its founder, pushing total investment to $6.7 billion. Despite substantial losses, the company projects $6 billion in revenue by 2025 and boasts 300 million...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.190 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 Chairman Dr. Andreas Wiele to Step Down in 2025
Dr. Andreas Wiele, Chairman of the Supervisory Board at ProSiebenSat.1, announces his departure at the end of the company's Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2025. The company is actively searching for a successor. Wiele reflects on his...Category: Pay TV news Views: 774 Date:
German Streaming Market Shifts Towards Ad-Supported Plans
The German streaming market sees a 33% surge in subscribers opting for ad-supported plans, challenging the dominance of premium, ad-free services. GroupM's Consumer Evolution Detector reveals key trends and market share data for platforms like...Category: Pay TV news Views: 662 Date:
Magenta Telekom Adds RTL+ Streaming Service to Magenta TV in Austria
Magenta Telekom, the Austrian subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, has partnered with RTL Deutschland to offer RTL+ streaming service on its Magenta TV platform at a discounted rate. This strategic move aims to enhance Magenta TV's entertainment...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.337 Date:
Zattoo Home Expands Nationwide in Switzerland
Zattoo and Init7's bundled internet and TV streaming service, Zattoo Home, is now available across Switzerland, reaching 98% of households. The package offers high-speed internet and over 300 TV channels, expanding access to an independent...Category: Pay TV news Views: 593 Date:
Netflix Price Hike: Sports Investments Fuel Global Subscription Increase
Netflix announces price increases in several countries, including the US and Canada, following a surge in subscribers driven by its expansion into live sports. The move reflects the company's strong position in the streaming market and aims to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 960 Date:
Yes Extends Satellite TV Service Despite OTT Growth
Israeli pay-TV provider Yes will maintain a limited satellite service beyond February 2026, despite the majority of its subscribers using OTT platforms. This strategic move will help Yes save costs and manage its transition to a fully digital...Category: Pay TV news Views: 711 Date:
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland Extend Streaming Partnership
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland have extended their streaming partnership in Germany until 2030. This renewed agreement ensures RTL+ Premium remains integrated into MagentaTV subscriptions, offering subscribers access to a vast library of...Category: Pay TV news Views: 945 Date: