Research from Ampere Analysis has revealed that one in seven online video households worldwide are ‘borrowing’ an account. Ampere defines an account borrower as anyone who says they are using a login for a subscription online video platform from someone outside of their household to access a service. Borrowed services might include mainstream TV and
Global content creator, producer and distributor Endemol Shine Group has announced the launch of three channels in the US with TV streaming pioneer Roku, in addition to partnering with Roku for the launch of The Roku Channel in the UK. Reel Truth Crime, DIY Daily and Wipeout Xtra are available on The Roku Channel in […]
Seven out of ten Brits aren’t prepared to spend more than £20 (€22.50) per month on streaming services, a drop of £5 compared to September 2019 when the same proportion of the population was willing to spend up to £25, according to research by advertising technology company The Trade Desk. This could mean a reduction […]
Leading Spanish football club FC Barcelona has launched its new streaming service – Barça TV+ – together with its CULERS Premium Membership programme. Both offerings are part of the club’s new digital strategy and reflect the new ways in which fans are engaging with sports and entertainment brands worldwide. Barça claims to be the current […]
French PSB group France Télévisions has launched on its digital portal for international territories. The service was initially slated for a March 31st launch, which was consequently delayed by the Covid-19 outbreak. Branded Outre-mer la 1ère, like France Télévisions’ overseas TV channels, the multi-format OTT platform looks to give a future to France Ô channel […]
Motivated by an article in the WSJ, Quibi issued a memo denying it would be making staff cuts – but confirming top execs would take a 10 per cent pay cut. “Nothing has changed since our last company meeting two weeks ago,” the memo from Quibi’s founders Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman. “As we said […]
Following its successful launch in the UK, AMC Networks’ Acorn TV is expanding distribution to include Amazon Prime Video Channels and Apple TV channels. The SVoD service is home to a wide range of programming including original dramas such as the Emmy-nominated mystery series Queens of Mystery and hit French crime drama Balthazar alongside British […]
French VoD/SVoD platform Salto – a joint venture between TF1, M6 and France Télévisions – has begun its first test phase, a few months before its planned commercial launch later this year. “We’re in the starting blocks, the test phase has started on Wednesday” managing director Thomas Folin told AFP. Initially scheduled for Q1 of […]
ViacomCBS Networks UK (VCN UK) has announced the launch of its first branded app on Virgin Media. Channel 5’s VoD service, My5, is now available on the app section of Virgin Media’s TV user interface. In addition to offering catch-up and extended on-demand access to a range of Channel 5 content, My5 is home to […]
Findings from a US consumer survey carried out by analyst firm Parks Associates suggest new OTT services Apple TV+ and Disney+ have captured significant market share in the streaming video space, rounding out the top five behind the ‘Big 3’ Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. The research firm’s Market Snapshot: Disney+ and Apple TV+ […]