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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...
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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: 493 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: 528 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: 540 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: 309 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: 930 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: 393 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: 373 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: 520 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: 432 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: 295 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: 371 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: 271 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: 321 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: 394 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: 485 Date:
Sky TV to Transition Paramount+ Subscribers to Ad-Supported Plan
Sky TV is transitioning its Paramount+ subscribers to a new ad-supported plan starting January 21, 2025. This move affects customers who receive Paramount+ through their Sky Cinema subscription. Learn more about the changes and the new pricing tiers...Category: Pay TV news Views: 348 Date:
Sportdigital Launches Sportdigital1+ and eSportsONE with Expanded Content and Distribution
Sportdigital has successfully launched its new pay-TV channels, Sportdigital1+ and eSportsONE, securing distribution deals with major platform operators and adding new sports rights, including NASCAR. The channels offer a wide range of sports...Category: Pay TV news Views: 338 Date:
UKTV's Digital-First Strategy Fuels Record VOD Growth
UKTV's digital-first approach yielded remarkable results in 2024. VOD growth soared by 34%, doubling direct-to-consumer viewing in just two years. The U streaming service saw a 21% increase in active users and a significant content expansion. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 340 Date:
Tet and Netflix Partner to Offer Bundled TV and Streaming in Latvia
Latvian provider Tet now offers bundled packages including Netflix, providing viewers convenient access to a wide range of television channels, films, and series. This partnership expands Netflix's reach in Latvia and offers customers a simplified...Category: Pay TV news Views: 215 Date: