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DAZN Secures Major Investment: Saudi PIF's Potential $1 Billion Stake
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly nearing a significant minority investment in sports streaming service DAZN. This potential $1 billion deal for a 10% stake follows previous denials of involvement from the PIF. DAZN’s recent...
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Spanish ACB Basketball League Signs Deal with sportdigital
The Spanish ACB basketball league has partnered with German pay-TV channel sportdigital to broadcast games in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The deal covers live games, including the Supercopa, Liga Endesa, and Copa del Rey, plus...Category: Pay TV news Views: 425 Date:
KKR Enlists Former Sky CEO Sir Jeremy Darroch to Boost TMT Investments
Private equity giant KKR has appointed former Sky CEO Sir Jeremy Darroch as an advisor to bolster its investments in the telecoms, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. His extensive experience and industry knowledge will significantly contribute to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 384 Date:
RiC.today Educational Channel Launches on simpliTV in Austria
RiC.today, an ad-free educational channel from Your Family Entertainment (YFE), will debut on Austria's simpliTV platform on January 15, 2025. Offering English-language content spanning science and history, the channel joins sister channels already...Category: Pay TV news Views: 500 Date:
Pete Hegseth's Financial Disclosures: A Look at the Nominee's Wealth
Former Fox News host and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's financial disclosure reveals substantial income from his media career, book deals, and investments. The report details earnings, assets, and liabilities, providing insight into...Category: Pay TV news Views: 181 Date:
DMAX Joins DNMG's Cable Channel Lineup, Expanding Reach in Germany
Warner Bros. Discovery's DMAX channel expands its reach in Germany through a new partnership with DNMG, adding to its existing portfolio and bringing its unique programming to millions of additional households. This collaboration significantly...Category: Pay TV news Views: 573 Date:
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Abandon Joint Streaming Venture
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have scrapped plans for a joint streaming venture, citing changing market conditions. This follows a settlement with FuboTV, which had challenged the venture. The decision impacts the planned Venu Sports...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.228 Date:
Main Street Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports Group, after a lengthy bankruptcy process, has reorganized as Main Street Sports Group, now branded as FanDuel Sports Network. This relaunch signals a shift in the RSN business model, integrating gambling and exploring hybrid...Category: Pay TV news Views: 187 Date:
Venu Sports JV Scrapped: Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Abandon Streaming Project
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially cancelled the planned Venu Sports virtual MVPD, citing the evolving demands of sports fans and a preference to focus on existing platforms. The decision comes after a settlement with FuboTV...Category: Pay TV news Views: 190 Date:
Venu Sports Joint Venture Officially Scrapped
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially terminated the Venu Sports joint venture, a planned virtual MVPD. The decision follows a settlement with FuboTV and reflects a changing media landscape. The project, which aimed to offer a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 147 Date:
Channel 5's My5 Streaming Service Sees Record Growth in 2024
Channel 5's My5 streaming service experienced record growth in 2024, surpassing other PSB streaming services. This surge is attributed to popular dramas, true crime content, and a planned relaunch in March 2025 integrating Channel 5 and My5 under a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 531 Date:
Paramount Global and Comcast Extend Partnership for Content Distribution
Paramount Global and Comcast have extended their multi-year agreement, ensuring continued access to Paramount's channels and streaming services like Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ for Xfinity subscribers. The deal expands the existing partnership,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 671 Date:
Disney+ Streaming Growth: 157 Million Global Ad-Supported Monthly Active Users
Disney announces impressive growth in its ad-supported streaming services, reaching an estimated 157 million monthly active users globally. President of Global Advertising, Rita Ferro, revealed the figures and detailed the calculation methodology...Category: Pay TV news Views: 672 Date:
Programmatic Advertising Takes Center Stage at CES 2025: A New Era for TV Ads
CES 2025 showcased the booming programmatic advertising market, with major players like Comcast, Disney, and Yahoo announcing new partnerships and platforms for streamlined premium video advertising. The shift towards automation in traditional and...Category: Pay TV news Views: 155 Date:
m:tel Banja Luka Launches Advanced IPTV and OTT Service
m:tel Banja Luka, a 2-million subscriber operator, has launched ON TV, a cutting-edge IPTV and OTT service powered by 24i and Strong. This new platform seamlessly integrates traditional IPTV with OTT streaming, offering a rich suite of video...Category: Pay TV news Views: 657 Date:
DirecTV Opens Programmatic Access to Linear Satellite Ad Inventory
DirecTV Advertising unveils programmatic access to its linear satellite advertising, allowing real-time bidding and automated campaign execution. This move, powered by DirecTV Axis, aims to bridge the gap between traditional TV and digital...Category: Pay TV news Views: 376 Date:
Main Street Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports Group, now Main Street Sports Group, has successfully reorganized after bankruptcy, partnering with FanDuel and Amazon Prime Video. The relaunched FanDuel Sports Network features a modernized approach to broadcasting local sports,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 434 Date:
DirecTV Launches Out-of-Home Advertising Network: DirecTV Remote
DirecTV expands its advertising reach with DirecTV Remote, a new out-of-home network offering video advertising in hotels, airlines, and small businesses. This innovative platform marks DirecTV's entry into dynamic ad insertion for in-flight TV, ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 136 Date:
DAZN Acquires Foxtel: A US$2.2 Billion Deal Reshapes the Australian Media Landscape
DAZN, the global sports streaming service, is acquiring Australian pay-TV broadcaster Foxtel for US$2.2 billion. This significant deal expands DAZN's footprint in Australia and positions it as a major player in the global sports media market. The...Category: Pay TV news Views: 600 Date:
Sweden's Terrestrial Pay-TV Era Ends
Sweden's digital terrestrial television platform has ended its pay-TV offerings. Tele2's Boxer service, previously broadcast via Teracom, has transitioned entirely to its internet-based TV platform. This move affects hundreds of thousands of...Category: Pay TV news Views: 674 Date: