Research from content protection and data-analytics solutions specialist MUSO suggests that 83 per cent of UK users who consume pirated content try to find it legally first, and that those who access unlicensed music, film and TV are actually more likely to have subscription services such as Netflix or Spotify. In the survey of 1,000 […]
According to PwC’s Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2018-2022, the ongoing rapid evolution of the industry has entered a dynamic new phase. Amid growth that is broad-based and consistent – but unevenly distributed – three imperatives are affecting every company in the industry: convergence, connecting with consumers and the need to build trust. “Convergence 3.0” […]
Global sports provider Eleven Sports has extended its carriage partnership with multiplay operator Telenet for a further three years in Belgium. As part of the extended agreement, Eleven Sports 3 will be available to Telenet customers across the country. This is in addition to Eleven Sports 1 and Eleven Sports 2, which have been available […]
QYOU Media, a curator of ‘best-of-the-web’ video for multiscreen distribution has announced a partnership with Frequency, the cloud-based internet video platform. Frequency offers a flexible and data rich distribution platform for both traditional and next generation content providers, such as Cheddar and Jukin Media. To further strengthen its digital-first content and targeted millennial programming, Frequency […]
Research and strategy consultancy MTM has announced the launch of MTM Sport, a specialist division focused on helping rights holders, federations and leagues, sports businesses, media and technology companies, and government and public-sector organisations. The new division aims to help sports clients succeed in fast-moving, digitally-driven markets. The division will be headed up by Ross […]
Spanish TV group Mediapro has made a downpayment of €1.6 billion as a financial guarantee to the Italian football league to retain the TV rights to Serie A football. The Italian teams have accepted the offer, approving Mediapro’s right to sell the TV rights as an intermediary. So now the group looks likely to keep […]
Apple has previewed tvOS 12, the new operating system designed for enjoying entertainment on the big screen, which it says “takes the cinematic experience of Apple TV 4K to the next level with support for Dolby Atmos audio, convenient new features to easily access the shows and movies you love, and breathtaking aerials shot from space. […]
Channel 4 and VICE have announced a partnership that will see more than 900 hours of VICE’s long-form content available on Channel 4’s on-demand service, All 4. Over 200 hours of new programming and more than 700 hours of content from VICE’s library, including premium international news and current affairs, and lifestyle and cultural programming […]
Discovery and the PGA Tour have formed a strategic alliance to create a new international multi-platform home for golf. The companies say the alliance will seek to benefit the game worldwide, helping to drive golf’s fan base and grow the sport around the world. The 12 year relationship, to begin in 2019 and carry through […]
Viewers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, in particular those watching TV from the local cable and IPTV supplier Du, cannot receive sports channels from beIN. Du, the digital cable operator owned by Emirates Integrated Telecoms, put a message on its website June 2nd saying; “We regret to inform that our customers are temporarily unable to […]