Legendary comedy group Monty Python is adding a number of its classic titles to Netflix in the UK and US. The slate includes the iconic films Monty Python & the Holy Grail and Monty Python’s Life of Brian, along with episodes from TV series Monty Python’s Flying Circus and a number of live specials. Content […]
Spanish TV groups RTVE, Mediaset and Atresmedia have joined forces to launch a HbbTV platform with content from all three partners. The platform, open to other DTT operators, aims to offer FTA content “to improve the diversity, quality and the user experience of FTA TV through services and functionalities thanks to the HbbTV technology” according […]
FreeWheel, a Comcast company and advertising management solution, has published its Q4 2017 Video Monetisation Report (VMR), which shows premium video advertising advancing at an impressive rate in Europe thanks to the migration of IP delivered content to the big screen and the increased popularity of live streaming. The report, which looks at the performance […]
There has long been a debate in Brussels over access by non-Spanish satellite providers to the digital TV free to air Spanish market, along with complaints about the amount of allegedly preferential State aid that the Spanish national and regional administrations have given to local DTT operators. The background goes back to before 2010 when […]
The vast majority of consumers want pay-TV operators to demonstrate they understand their needs and provide them with a positive customer experience at every stage of consumer engagement, but close to a third say they are falling short, according to research from subscription, billing and customer relationship management (CRM) Specialist Paywizard. The survey of more […]
One of the panels at last week’s Satellite 2018 conference looked at the amount of cash flowing into the industry from Venture Capital funds and other investors. Bryce Space & Technology, in a presentation to delegates of its report (Startup Space: Update on Investment in Commercial Space Ventures) said that for 2017 some 164 investors […]
Abu Dhabi-based YahSat is to make a significant insurance claim on its Al Yah-3/YahSat-3 satellite, which was placed into the wrong orbit by Arianespace on January 26th. As previously reported, YahSat says that its satellite has suffered a 43 per cent loss of revenue because of the faulty orbit following the bad launch. The poor […]
Brand engagement with consumers has significantly evolved over time. The rapid rise of the internet and social media has facilitated companies with a growing variety of platforms to create more personalised interactions with their brand. This in turn has enabled brands to harvest loyal consumers who follow their every action and become early adopters of […]
NextUp, the stand-up comedy SVoD service has announced that, due to demand, its latest investment round size has doubled and is currently overfunding at 111 per cent via the online equity investing platform SyndicateRoom. In addition, NextUp has announced that Bruce Tuchman, the former president of AMC Global and Sundance Channel Global, will serve as […]
Premier US single-seater race series IndyCar says it will significantly increase exposure for the Verizon IndyCar Series beginning in 2019 following the agreement of a media rights package with NBC Sports Group. NBC Sports has acquired the rights to present all IndyCar races, qualifying, practices, and Indy Lights races across its platforms beginning in 2019. […]