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German Pay-TV Market Shows Strong Growth Despite Challenges
The German pay-TV and online video market thrived in 2024, reaching €5.5 billion. Growth is projected to continue, driven by rising SVOD and pay-TV subscriptions. However, increasing competition and regulatory issues pose challenges. This report...
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Vimeo Acquired by Bending Spoons for $1.38 Billion
Bending Spoons, a digital technology company, will acquire Vimeo for $1.38 billion. The all-cash deal offers shareholders $7.85 per share, representing a 91% premium. The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025, making Vimeo a privately held...Category: Pay TV news Views: 278 Date:
Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Sling TV Over “Day Pass” Offering
Warner Bros. Discovery is suing Sling TV for offering its networks via a "day pass," mirroring a similar lawsuit against Disney. The suit alleges violation of distribution agreements, claiming Sling's 24-hour, weekend, or weeklong access to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 185 Date:
Mediapro to Broadcast All 104 Matches of the 2026 World Cup
Mediapro secures a sublicensing deal with RTVE to broadcast all 104 matches of the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup. The new channel, GolStadium, will offer extensive coverage of the tournament, including 71 exclusive matches. This follows a similar...Category: Pay TV news Views: 285 Date:
Deutsche Telekom Enhances MagentaTV with Toggo App Integration
Deutsche Telekom integrates the Toggo app, offering children's entertainment, onto its MagentaTV platform. This enhancement provides easy access to live TV, on-demand content, and interactive features for young viewers, strengthening MagentaTV's...Category: Pay TV news Views: 318 Date:
Disney+ Expands Spanish Content Library with Atresmedia Partnership
Disney+ and Atresmedia have partnered to bring over 300 hours of Spanish-language content to Disney+ in Spain. This includes popular shows like The Voice and Mar afuera, alongside classic series, strengthening Disney+'s local content offering and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 914 Date:
Newsmax Antitrust Lawsuit Against Fox News Dismissed, But Can Be Refiled
A federal judge dismissed Newsmax's antitrust lawsuit against Fox News due to a technicality. The judge deemed the filing a "shotgun pleading," but allowed Newsmax to refile with corrections. The ruling highlights the importance of proper legal...Category: Pay TV news Views: 517 Date:
Sunrise Secures Exclusive NHL Rights for MySports in Switzerland
Sunrise's MySports channel in Switzerland has secured exclusive rights to broadcast up to 300 live NHL games, including the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final, for the 2025/26 season. This deal adds to MySports' existing coverage of the Swiss National...Category: Pay TV news Views: 363 Date:
Warner Bros. Discovery Plans Dedicated TNT Sports App and Company Split
Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels announced plans for a dedicated TNT Sports app, a Discovery+ relaunch, and CNN digital expansion. The company will split into two publicly traded entities next year: Streaming & Studios and Global...Category: Pay TV news Views: 291 Date:
MFE's Acquisition of ProSiebenSat.1: Assurances on Editorial Independence
Pier Silvio Berlusconi assures German officials of editorial independence at ProSiebenSat.1 following MFE's acquisition. The deal aims to create a pan-European media group to compete with global streaming giants. Concerns about editorial integrity...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.002 Date:
ProSiebenSat.1 CFO Martin Mildner Extends Contract Amidst MFE Integration
ProSiebenSat.1's CFO, Martin Mildner, has extended his contract until 2029. This move comes as the company integrates with MFE-MediaForEurope, aiming for a stronger pan-European media presence. Mildner's financial expertise will be crucial in...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.772 Date:
Nova Expands EON Platform with Thema's Korean Drama Collection
Nova, a leading Southeastern European media provider, partners with Thema to bring a diverse selection of Korean dramas to its EON platform. This exciting expansion includes hit shows like "Through The Darkness" and "Taxi Driver," showcasing...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.957 Date:
Malone-Murdoch Merger Talks: A Media Giant That Never Was
John Malone and Rupert Murdoch explored a massive merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Fox Corporation in summer 2024. Despite strategic advantages in sports and entertainment, the deal collapsed due to irreconcilable differences between Fox...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.860 Date:
Fubo Launches Dedicated Sports Streaming Package
FuboTV unveils a new $56 monthly sports-only streaming package, Fubo Sports, featuring major networks like ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network, but notably excluding NBC and Warner Bros. Discovery channels. This move follows Fubo's antitrust lawsuit against...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.369 Date:
Sky Sports Expands NFL Coverage in Landmark New Deal
Sky Sports and the NFL have announced a new three-year agreement significantly expanding live game coverage in the UK and Ireland. The deal includes more Sunday games, all NFL London & Europe games, and continues popular programming like NFL...Category: Pay TV news Views: 682 Date:
Tele Columbus Reports Continued Decline in TV Subscribers and Revenues
Tele Columbus, operating under the PŸUR brand, saw a significant drop in TV customers and revenue in the first half of 2025. The decline is attributed to lower bundle penetration and a shift in consumer demand towards high-speed broadband. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 494 Date:
AFN TV Shifts to IP Delivery, Saving Millions
American Forces Network (AFN) transitions its European television service from satellite to IP delivery in 2026, saving over $9 million annually and offering expanded content via the AFN Now app. This move provides more channels, on-demand...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.556 Date:
NBC and MLB Near Deal for Sunday Night Baseball; Streaming Rights Shuffle
Major League Baseball is reportedly nearing major media rights deals with NBC, including Sunday Night Baseball, and potentially replacing Apple's Friday Night Baseball. ESPN's exit from its current deal opens opportunities for other networks and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 2.420 Date:
PPF Withdraws from ProSiebenSat.1 Takeover Bid, Paving Way for MFE Control
Czech investor PPF has withdrawn its bid for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1, selling its 15.7% stake to MFE-MediaForEurope. This clears the path for MFE to gain majority control and create a pan-European media powerhouse. The decision follows a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.520 Date:
US Sports Rights Spending Surges, Outpacing Overall TV Revenue Growth
Spending on US sports rights has skyrocketed 122% since 2015, reaching $30.5 billion in 2025, significantly exceeding the growth of overall TV industry revenue. This surge highlights the premium value of live sports in attracting and retaining...Category: Pay TV news Views: 627 Date: