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TVSN taps Simplestream to re-launch TVSN Now

TVSN, Australia and New Zealand’s broadcast network specialised in home shopping, has chosen Simplestream to power the expansion of its teleshopping channel beyond traditional, linear distribution. ‘Open’ 24/7, TVSN Now is the new destination for millions of consumers looking to shop through the fashion, health, beauty, kitchen, electronics, homewares, and jewellery departments, from the comfort […]

February 14, 2023

Simplestream delivers PBS America player on Freeview Play

PBS America – the British television channel from America’s Public Broadcasting Service – has chosen Simplestream to create its first UK on demand service, launching the PBS America player on Freeview Play devices. Factual entertainment and documentary fans will be able to watch content from the service, accessible via the Explore Freeview Play interface, at […]

October 27, 2022

Simplestream takes Digital Theatre role

Simplestream takes Digital Theatre role Next-generation TV solutions provider Simplestream has been selected by Digital Theatre to create what is claimed to be the theatre industry’s first full digital lifecycle distribution model, from pay-per-view live and pay-per-view as-live, to content available on Transactional Video on Demand (TVoD), Rentals, and Subscription Video on Demand (SVoD). With […]

June 21, 2022

TN Marketing chooses Simplestream

TN Marketing, the global video streaming service focused on creating communities by engaging people with their passions, has chosen Simplestream as a technology partner to expand its widely successful offering to mobile and tablet devices for Craftsy along with its other brands. The service features online courses and various other forms of video content focusing […]

January 13, 2022

Simplestream partners with Islam Channel

Islamic media platform Islam Channel has chosen to partner with Live, live-2-VoD, and on-demand OTT platform specialist Simplestream to expand its live and on-demand streaming services. The brand-new Islam Channel platform is now available across desktop, mobile, tablet, as well as Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire, in both English and Urdu. The new […]

July 15, 2021

Simplestream powers GB News OTT

Live, live-2-VoD, and on-demand OTT platform specialist Simplestream has been selected by GB News – the newly-launched British free-to-air television news channel – to power a range of new OTT services. The latest digital offering complements the service’s mass-reach traditional linear television distribution strategy via DTH, DTT and cable through increased reach and consumer engagement. […]

July 13, 2021

Simplestream secures £1m loan

Live-streaming and VoD specialist Simplestream has secured a £1 million (€1.16m) loan from the alternative lender BOOST&Co to build on a strong period of growth. The company has grown swiftly over the past 12 months, completing projects including the launch of a movie SVoD service for Sony in Africa, the creation of a multi-platform children’s […]

June 16, 2021By Colin Mann

Sony’s POP Player on Freeview Play

OTT services provider Simplestream has extended the reach of Sony’s POP Player to UK connected TV platform Freeview Play, enabling children and families across the UK to watch their favourite POP, Tiny Pop and POP Max shows on-demand, whenever they want. “It’s been a pleasure working with the Sony and Freeview Play teams, to deliver […]

December 2, 2020

Simplestream, VISTA Worldlink deal

On-demand and OTT specialist Simplestream and media solutions provider VISTA Worldlink have formed a strategic partnership for the US market, with VISTA now offering Simplestream’s App Platform as part of its VIBE (Video Internet Broadcast Eco-system) end-to-end service for both new and existing customers. The partnership will enable VISTA to combine the elements of traditional […]

September 28, 2020

BKFC selects Simplestream for OTT platform

OTT service specialist Simplestream has confirmed that its App Platform has been selected by BKFC, the bare-knuckle boxing championship, to launch a new live and on demand subscription service for fighting fans across the globe. Under the new multi-year agreement, Simplestream is providing the end-to-end solution that will power the OTT BKFC digital destination, BKTV, […]

July 30, 2020