More than half of all SVoD users who subscribe to three or more services will purchase additional services this year, according to analyst company Futuresource’s recent Living with Digital consumer research report. “We’re seeing continued momentum behind SVoD service uptake, with
As previously rumoured, with broadcasters increasingly seeking to add streaming services to their offerings, Fox Corporation is to acquire AVoD service Tubi for approximately $440 million (€400m) in net cash consideration at closing. The acquisition of Tubi underscores Fox’s long-term strategic initiatives to broaden and enhance its direct-to-consumer digital reach and engagement. Tubi brings to […]
The BBC has set out how it will ensure it keeps the nation informed, educated, and entertained in what it describes as unprecedented times. “We all know these are challenging times for each and every one of us,” stated Director-General Tony Hall. “As the national broadcaster, the BBC has a special role to play at […]
Liberty Media CEO Greg Maffei has suggested that the increasing interest shown by digital players is likely to benefit Formula One as they compete with established broadcasters for live coverage rights. Speaking at an investor event, Maffei noted that Liberty, as owner of the sport, had a range of deals to negotiate. “We always have […]
Blaze Media has announced the US launch of Blaze Live, its ad-supported, 24/7 digital linear streaming channel, distributed via Pluto TV. The news and entertainment channel will feature an array of first-run content from notable personalities like Glenn Beck, Mark Levin, Steven Crowder, Dave Rubin, Candace Owens, and many more. This free, ad-supported programming will […]
Findings from Ampere Analysis indicate that since launching in the US in November 2019, Disney+ has been disproportionately successful in engaging two core target audiences in its home market. According to the company’s latest wave of its Consumer media tracker, half (50 per cent) of US broadband homes with children under 10 in their household […]
Netflix launched around nine times as much original programming as its main streaming rival Amazon in 2019, reflecting the divergent business models of the two companies. Last year, Netflix released 2,701 hours’ worth of original programming, compared to just 314 hours for Amazon Prime Video, according to the Omdia Original Online Production Report – 2020. […]
In response to limitations imposed as a result of Covid-19, NBCUniversal has confirmed that Universal Pictures will make its movies available in the home on the same day as their global theatrical releases. Beginning with DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls World Tour (opening April 10th in the US) the company will also make movies that are currently […]
The main Spanish telcos – Movistar, Orange, Vodafone, MásMóvil and Euskaltel – have warned of saturation on the networks as a result of their massive use during the quarantine period. In a joint press release, the telcos said that “the IP networks are experiencing a 40 per cent rise in the traffic, whereas the use […]
O2 has announced a new agreement with Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International segment to become the exclusive UK mobile network distributor for Disney+, the SVoD service from Disney that launches on March 24th. Customers new to O2 or those upgrading their pay monthly contract will be able to get six months of Disney+ for free. Customers […]