OTT / Streaming
New Ampere Podcast Looks at How Streaming Services, Broadcasters are Evolving International Content Strategies
Over the last few years, uncertain economic conditions and changing viewing habits have forced streaming services and broadcasters to evolve their international strategies. This ep... More
PBS Launches Ad-Supported Classic TV Channel on Roku (Engadget)
PBS Distribution is expanding its FAST offerings with PBS Retro. The channel, available on Roku, offers 24/7 access to classic series from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s, including �... More
Streamers Preach the Power of Sports to NAB Crowd (Cablefax)
In the eyes of streamers, live sports are becoming more valuable, and it’s better to get on the train now before being left behind.... More
DAZN Extends LaLiga Rights in Italy, Portugal (Advanced Television)
Italian and Portuguese fans can look forward to enjoying 380 matches per season from LaLiga live and on-demand, and will also include matches from LaLiga Hypermotion, Spanish footb... More
Disney+ Scores UEFA Football in Denmark, Sweden (Advanced Television)
Through a deal with football governing body UEFA, Disney+ will stream the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 campaigns from the second-tier and third-tier European club football competit... More
Streaming Wars: What’s Beyond the Play Button? (Senal News)
Connecting subscribers to the right content is critical to maximizing the large investments in that content. And despite the ability to deliver more personalized content promotions... More
GenAI-Fuelled Dubbing Arrives at ‘FAST’ Channels (RTB)
Dubformer, the Netherlands-based AI platform offering broadcast-level quality video localisation, has launched a computer-generated dubbing software application tailored specifical... More
ITVX Gains 896M Streams During Record Quarter (DTVE)
ITV‘s streaming platform, ITVX, earned 896 million streams during the first quarter, representing a 12% increase on Q1 the previous year, according to the UK public broadcaster.... More
Netflix Continues to Diversify Product Portfolio to Enhance Competitiveness (Advanced Television)
With over 260 million registered subscribers at the beginning of 2024, Netflix continues to show unwavering grit when it comes to streaming market domination.... More
Sony Pictures Launches 54 FAST Channels Across Europe (DTVE)
The Sony One’s 54 channels will be curated and programmed for local markets in different territories, with content being broadcast primarily in each region’s native language, s... More
Netflix Lines Up 26 New, Returning Nordic Titles (World Screen)
During the Next on Netflix event in Stockholm, Sweden, Netflix unveiled a lineup of 26 new and returning Nordic titles coming in the next several years, including a Harry Hole seri... More
Paramount+ Announce International Ad-supported, Premium Subscription Plans (Señal News)
The ad-supported plan will launch in Canada in April and in Australia in June. Premium tier will roll out across Europe, starting with France in March, followed by the UK, Irelan... More
OTT Brings New Engagement and Monetisation Opportunities in Sport (TML)
Combining fan data from OTT with that from other social media can open up exciting new revenue streams — and not just for top-tier sports.... More
AMC Networks Upgrades Anime Streaming Platform Hidive (DTVE)
The upgrade includes re-designed user interface across the new Hidive website and app, a simplified menu as well as enhancements to the content discovery, user curation, and playba... More
Deutsche Telekom Group Expands Partnership with Netflix
Deutsche Telekom is adding Netflix for subscribers in Croatia and Hungary. It's part of a new partnership between Deutsche Telekom and Netflix that will offer an improved, “seaml... More
On the FAST Track (World Screen)
FAST has emerged as a considerable bright spot for companies across the ecosystem, from distributors shoring up valuable additional revenues from library titles to AVOD platforms u... More
Netflix Enters the Ring (Variety)
Jake Paul is set to fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a boxing match that will be live streamed on Netflix. This marks Netflix’s latest venture into the world of li... More
FC Barcelona to Launch Barça One OTT (Advanced Television)
The Barcelona football team is set to launch its new OTT service, Barça One, over the next weeks as both a FAST service and as an ad-free paid option, filling the gap following th... More
Europe’s Leap: Navigating the Rapid Adoption of FAST, AVOD (Whip Media Blog)
The landscape of digital streaming in Europe is undergoing a significant shift with the rapid adoption of FAST and AVOD. This trend is offering an alternative route to how European... More
BBC Studios Buys ITV’s Stake in Streamer BritBox (THR)
BBC Studios is acquiring ITV’s 50 percent stake in BritBox International for $322 million. The deal will give BBC Studios full ownership of the BritBox streaming platform and val... More