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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...
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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: 141 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: 251 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: 158 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: 94 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: 514 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: 484 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: 634 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: 606 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: 2.458 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: 347 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: 181 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: 141 Date:
German Audiovisual Advertising Market Shows Positive Growth Forecast for 2025
The German advertising market is predicted to experience a significant boost in 2025, with TV/video advertising revenue expected to reach €5.45 billion, a 4.7% increase. Audio advertising is also projected to grow, driven by streaming services. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 189 Date:
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: 279 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: 293 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: 810 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: 1.014 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: 1.015 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: 763 Date: