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Pluto TV, LG expand partnership

AVoD service Pluto TV and LG Electronics are expanding their partnership to offer Pluto TV channels on all 2016 to 2021 LG TVs running webOS in select European markets. With LG TV owners in Germany and the UK being the first to enjoy the Pluto TV app on LG TVs as of early this year, […]

June 3, 2021

Pluto TV: 7 new UK channel launches

ViacomCBS Networks UK (VCN UK) has confirmed the launch of seven new channels on its AVoD service Pluto TV in the UK during June 2021. The platform has struck deals with All3Media International, FilmRise, Tastemade and Motorvision to bring over 800 hours of new content to the service for viewers to enjoy. The new launches […]

June 2, 2021

ViacomCBS streaming revenue up 65%

ViacomCBS has reported higher Q1 earnings as its streaming units posted gains in subscribers, users and revenue. Its global streaming revenue grew by 65 per cent to $816 million (€676.5m), as it topped 36 million total streaming subscribers, up 6 million, and its Pluto TV AVoD unit added 6 million monthly active users to reach […]

May 6, 2021

Stingray adds 13 global partners

Stingray, a music, media, and technology company, has announced the launch of free, ad-supported TV channels and premium SVoD services with thirteen major OTT providers: Alteox (Luxembourg), Amazon Prime Video Channels (Italy, Spain and Netherlands), ChannelBox (UK), Maskatel (Canada), Pluto TV (Latin America and US), Pzaz (Global), Rakuten TV (Europe), Redbox (US), Rostelecom (Russia), Ruutu […]

May 5, 2021

Research: 6 content sources meet viewing needs

With all the top streaming platforms touting exclusive content, consumers feel compelled to sign up for multiple services, or risk missing out, according to Hub Entertainment Research’s annual Best Bundle study, which tracks the most popular combinations of TV services among consumers, and how well their DIY bundles meet their viewing needs. Highlights from the […]

May 4, 2021

VCNI to buy Chilevisión

In a move that will complement its portfolio in the Southern Cone of Latin America, ViacomCBS Networks International (VCNI) has agreed to acquire Chilean free-to-air television channel Chilevisión from WarnerMedia. Through the transaction, VCNI further expands its footprint in Latin America and bolsters its streaming business with a new premium content library and pipeline to […]

April 6, 2021

Stingray, One Tree Planted partner for Earth Day initiative

Stingray Group, a music, media, and technology company, has announced a collaboration with One Tree Planted, a US-based environmental non-profit that plants a tree for every dollar donated. With the support of distribution partners, Stingray has committed to donating all the proceeds of the Stingray Naturescape channel on Earth Day (April 22nd) to the organisation. […]

April 1, 2021

BET TV going digital-only on My5, Pluto TV

BET International has announced that My5, Channel 5’s on-demand streaming platform, will be the official home of BET UK as it transitions to a digital-first brand on April 8th in the UK. The global brand will also launch a dedicated BET channel on Pluto TV in the UK on April 5th, following recent launches in […]

March 30, 2021

Pluto TV launches Clubbing TV across Europe

AVoD platform Pluto TV has announced a that it will launch the Clubbing TV channel across Western Europe, giving Pluto TV users access to Clubbing TV’s linear feed and video portfolio. The channel has been rolling out across all Pluto TV platforms in Western European regions where it is currently live in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, […]

March 25, 2021

ViacomCBS wants $3bn streaming war chest

ViacomCBS plans to sell $3 billion (€2.5bn) in stock to invest in streaming. The group launched its D2C streaming service Paramount+ earlier this month, and in 2019 it bought Pluto TV, an ad supported streaming platform. A year ago, after Viacom and CBS were re-combined, ViacomCBS shares traded at $11.28. They were $36 in December […]

March 23, 2021