Research from The Diffusion Group (TDG) finds that 73 per cent of social network users engage with TV-related content on the sites. According to TDG’s report, The Ascent of the Social TV Engagers, 43 per cent of social network users interact with humour about a show via mashups and memes. “There is a separate universe of […]
If today’s AR/VR investment/M&A dynamics continue, there could be a 12 to 18 month window for corporate and VC ‘smart money’ to do deals with AR/VR leaders at sensible valuations. And if the market begins to take off in late 2020 (potentially driven by Apple, Facebook and others), early stage deal makers could reap the […]
SPI has expanded its channel distribution agreement with Beeline TV, operated by the Russian service provider VimpelCom, to include six of the most popular SPI/FilmBox channels. ‘’We are delighted to announce that SPI/FilmBox will now be able to deliver hundreds of hours of quality programming to the homes of Beeline TV subscribers in Russia. This important collaboration was made possible through our partnership […]
Research from market research and consulting company Parks Associates forecasts that in 2019, OTT and pay-TV companies will see $9.1 billion in lost revenue as a result of piracy and account sharing. The research, 360 Deep Dive: Account Sharing and Digital Piracy, reports this number will grow to $12.5 billion in 2024, a growth rate […]
Golf’s oldest Championship, The Open, is joining GOLFTV’s portfolio and will be presented to fans on the streaming service’s offering across Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan. The multi-year agreement starts at the 148th Open at Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, as the world’s best players compete to determine the Champion Golfer of the Year. Starting this year, […]
Modern Times Group (MTG), the Swedish operational investment company focusing on, eSports and gaming entertainment opportunities worldwide, has revealed its latest VC Fund investments ahead of the company’s Q2 2019 financial report. Investments in H1 2019 amount to a total of $11 million (€9.8m) including capital commitments and span start-up and growth companies in the […]
Crime+Investigation, A+E Networks UK’s true crime brand, has completed its European footprint; launching in German speaking markets, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. From launch Crime+Investigation will be available in 4 million households on pay-TV platforms Sky, Telekom, Vodafone, Unitymedia, 1 & 1, M7, UPC (Switzerland and Austria), Teleclub, Content4TV, SuisseDigital, A1, Liwest and 3. Crime+Investigation Germany […]
Despite receiving a lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike, the eighth and final season of Game Of Thrones has received a record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nominations, beating the drama series record set by NYPD Blue way back in 1994. The fantasy behemoth is up for outstanding drama series, as well as awards for sound, […]
Dailymotion has been ordered to pay out over €5.5 million to Italian broadcaster Mediaset as compensation for 995 copyrighted videos uploaded to its site since 2006 without authorisation. A Rome Court also condemned the French video portal to the payment of almost €100,000 in legal costs. In his ruling, the judge stated that “Dailymotion is […]
With the 2019/20 English Premier League set to kick off in the coming weeks, a court order means that Irish people will find it much harder to locate illegal TV streams of live games. Football Association Premier League Ltd has been granted Ireland’s first order which compels Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to block live streaming […]