Facebook is actively looking at the possibility of broadcasting live sports content via its Facebook Live service, according to its global head of Strategic Partner Development – Sports Media, Rob Shaw. Speaking at a Sportel Tech Panel session on Social Video, Shaw told delegates that the recent introduction of the Facebook Live service had altered […]
Netflix is planning to raise another $1.6bn (€1.36bn) from investors to finance new content and make new acquisitions. The video streaming giant plans to spend up to $8 billion on content next year to keep the edge on its rivals. Netflix will issue bonds to investors, although the interest rate it will pay has yet […]
Following similar comments made by Ed Woodward, the Vice-Chairman of Manchester United Football Club in respect of English Premier League rights, and those made by F1 commercial MD Sean Bratches, Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director at European Football governing body UEFA, has admitted that online concerns such as Amazon and Facebook may become active in bidding […]
Goalplay, an online coaching platform for gaming players, is using media services solutions provider MX1’s content management solution and CDN services to deliver content securely to a wide range of digital outlets, including its TV app, OTT 24/7 channels, online outlets, and social media channels. Goalplay, founded by world-famous former goalkeeper, football expert, and entrepreneur […]
QYOU Media, a curator of premium ‘best-of-the-web’ video for multiscreen distribution, has announced its upcoming launch of Heads Up Daily (HUD), a new daily show of curated eSports content aimed at the growing number of esports fans around the world. The first licensing partner for the series is Super Channel’s GINX Esports TV Canada, which […]
Global media company SPI International / FilmBox has recently signed a multi-channel distribution agreement with Bleusat, a DTT operator in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Kongo. Bleusat is adding the entire SPI’s African channel eight-pack to its TV line-up. “We are glad to have launched our channels with Bleusat, which is our first partner in the […]
Formula 1 has revealed plans to launch an online live streaming service in 2018 as it reviews its digital and broadcast strategies. While the sport, under the previous management of Bernie Ecclestone, was wary of embracing new platform technology, new owner Liberty Media is keen to exploit digital opportunities, with a live streaming service from […]
With its parent company Vivendi under regulatory pressure regarding its shareholdings in both Telecom Italia and pay-TV operator Mediaset, Canal + is forming a joint-venture with Telecom Italia focused on rights acquisition and production of films and TV series. The joint venture’s aim is to support Telecom Italia in developing a unique pay-TV offer in […]
A man who sold Kodi TV boxes which allowed viewers to watch subscription sport and movie channels for free has been given a suspended jail term. Brian Thompson, 55 from Middlesborough, had denied breaking the law by selling the Kodi boxes, setting up the prospect of a landmark trial. But appearing at Teesside Crown Court […]
Vodafone Spain has added the Vodafone yu app to its Vodafone One pay-TV offer enabling subscribers to have access to yu streaming content targeted at young people. With the launch, viewers will be able to watch successful yu YouTube programmes including yu no te pierdas nada, La hora yuTUBERS and yuTUBERS LIVE. Vodafone yu’s YouTube […]